Recorder Accessories for Your Classroom

We talk about recorders and their features a lot.  But how often do we mention all the recorder accessories that go with them?  Rarely!  We’ve put a video together that showcases the wide range of accessories West Music has available for your classroom recorder classes – some you may have never thought about!  Hopefully you’ll find some helpful additions below.

Here are the products mentioned in the video, along with links to our website for more information:

Harmony Snap-on Thumb Rests

• For resin and plastic recorders
• Soprano
• Alto
• Tenor

Harmony Neckstraps

• Neckstrap for soprano recorders
• Breakaway safety clasp 
• Bulk discounts (30 or more)

Cardboard Desks

• Cardboard desk for playing in your seat
• Easy to assemble
• Can hold sheet music or a book
• Promotes proper posture and playing position
• Folds flat for easy storage
• Bulk discounts (25 or more)

Harmony by West Music – Extra Bags

• Single bags
• Great for writing names on if have a classroom set
• New this year – they’ll be white!
• Bulk discounts (30 or more)

A Day’s Work Recorder Stands (2 options)

• 30 soprano recorders  
• Consort Recorder stand (2 soprano, 4 alto, and 1 tenor)
• Top of rack is water repellant
• Glue pegs into holes for stability

Cleaning Solutions 

For recorders and wind instruments:

• Steri-spray (blue bottle) – 2 sizes
• Mi-T-Mist (green bottle) – 2 sizes plus a refill bottle
• Sterisol Germicide Concentrate – mix with water to make 1 gallon
  • Immerse mouthpieces in it for 1 min to sanitize, 10 minutes to disinfect