Maintenance/Care Tips

• When instruments are not being played, they should be placed in their corresponding case or be placed on a proper instrument stand.
• Do not store sheet music, cleaning cloths, or swabs on top of the instrument inside of the case. Swabs and cloths should be stored in the case accessory area to avoid bending keys during handling or inside instrument bore for woodwinds. This will also prevent damage to case hinges and latches.
• Do not switch body parts between different instruments. For instance, a Yamaha clarinet upper joint and a Bundy lower joint will not work properly together. This also applies to saxophone necks, and flute head joints and foot joints. Each instrument part should be labeled so that they do not become separated from instrument during cleaning.
• Be sure to include all parts of the instrument, when sending to our shop. If any parts come loose from the instrument, be sure to include them when submitting the repair. For example, a saxophone cannot be properly tested without the neck. Replacement parts are becoming obsolete, especially for non-district approved brands. For this reason, the music shop strongly recommends purchasing district approved known brand instruments.