... Critical Instrument Needs

 

In the last nine years we have not purchased a single new brass instrument for the JF Band program... not one.  What few instruments  we have purchased were bought used and reconditioned.  The marching drums were bought nine years ago... Mr. Webb's first year at JF.  Drums have a usable lifespan of 5 to 7 years.  Ours are currently in year 8, and because of winter drumline and summer practices, they are in almost constant use.  Trade-in or sale of our used instruments will help offset the cost of replacement instruments.

We researched the serial numbers on our Sousaphones---- the youngest one was manufactured in 1979.  We have 3 that were manufactured sometime between 1938 and 1945.  Some of our instruments are literally held together with electrical tape.  We desperately need these replacement instruments.  The noted cost are above and beyond our normal annual operating budget.  Your volunteerism and ideas towards achieving this goal are much needed and appreciated... our program depends on it.

 

 

  Quantity Model No. Description of Instrument Estimated Cost per Instrument  
           
  5 DFX14S DFX Marching Snare Drum 14" $ 920.00 ea  
  3 P03-68023 Dynasty Tenor Drum Set 6-8-10-12-13" $1,440.00 ea  
  1 MBD18 Dynasty 18" Marching Bass Drum $ 730.00  
  1 MBD20 Dynasty 20" Marching Bass Drum  $ 780.00  
  1 MBD22 Dynasty 22" Marching Bass Drum $ 800.00  
  1 MBD24 Dynasty 24" Marching Bass Drum $ 865.00  
  1 MBD26 Dynasty 26" Marching Bass Drum $ 920.00  
  1 MBD28 Dynasty 28" Marching Bass Drum  $ 950.00  
  4 M570TS Dynasty Marching Baritone, silver, micro-tune $ 2,995.00 ea  
  10 M541TS Dynasty Marching Mellophone, silver, micro-tune $ 2,395.00 ea  
  6 M890L Dynasty Sousaphone, silver $ 7,895.00 ea  
           
     

Total for all instruments (including freight):   

$49,800

 

Jefferson Forest Band Boosters, Inc.
P. O. Box 740
Forest VA 24551-0740