Supplies
Supplies
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Every orchestra student must acquire all of the supplies listed below in addition to renting their instrument. It is best to purchase these items well in advance so there is no delay in getting started on Day 1 of school!
There are many vendors, brands, and models for each of these items. You have choices. Most are available at the music shop where you rent your instrument or online. The following items linked below are recommended for their quality as well as for the best value.
Beginning students will be provided with the following additional supplies. Returning students are required to purchase on their own.
1.5" Three-ring Binder (Black)
Divider Tab set (4 tabs minimum)
Pencil pouch
2 pencils
Violin
Violin
Method Book (all beginning students)
Essential Elements for Strings - Book 1 for Violin
Method Book (Intermediate/Advanced Middle School students)
no purchase necessary
Method Book (Intermediate/Advanced High School students)
Habits of a Successful String Musician - Violin
Shoulder Rest (choose based on instrument size)
Tuner
D'Addario PW-CT-14 Micro Tuner with Violin Mount
Rosin
Music stand
CAHAYA 5 Solid Back Music Stand
Cleaning cloths
One for strings, one for fingerboard/body – can be microfiber or soft cotton face cloth
Metronome
Tonal Energy (phone app)
Google "metronome" (web-based)
Viola
Viola
Method Book (all beginning students)
Essential Elements for Strings - Book 1 for Viola
Method Book (Intermediate/Advanced Middle School students)
no purchase necessary
Method Book (Intermediate/Advanced High School students)
Habits of a Successful String Musician - Viola
Shoulder Rest (choose based on instrument size)
Kun Collapsible 5/4 Viola Shoulder Rest
Tuner
D'Addario PW-CT-25 Micro Tuner with Viola Mount
Rosin
Music stand
CAHAYA 5 Solid Back Music Stand
Cleaning cloths
One for strings, one for fingerboard/body – can be microfiber or soft cotton face cloth
Metronome
Tonal Energy (phone app)
Google "metronome" (web-based)
Cello
Cello
Method Book
Essential Elements for Strings - Book 1 for Cello
Method Book (Intermediate/Advanced Middle School students)
no purchase necessary
Method Book (Intermediate/Advanced High School students)
Habits of a Successful String Musician - Cello
Anchor Strap
Tuner
D'Addario Eclipse Rechargeable Cello/Bass Tuner
Rosin
Music stand
CAHAYA 5 Solid Back Music Stand
Cleaning cloths
One for strings, one for fingerboard/body – can be microfiber or soft cotton face cloth
Metronome
Tonal Energy (phone app)
Google "metronome" (web-based)
Bass
Bass
Method Book
Essential Elements for Strings - Book 1 for Bass
Method Book (Intermediate/Advanced Middle School students)
no purchase necessary
Method Book (Intermediate/Advanced High School students)
Habits of a Successful String Musician - Bass
Rock Stop
TROPHY 4080 Rock Bass Endpin Rest
Tuner
Korg TM-70C Tuner and Metronome with Contact Microphone - Black
Rosin
Music stand
CAHAYA 5 Solid Back Music Stand
Cleaning cloths
One for strings, one for fingerboard/body – can be microfiber or soft cotton face cloth
Metronome
Tonal Energy (phone app)
Google "metronome" (web-based)
Stool
Prices vary significantly on these items. The most cost-effective option I have found is a shop stool (i.e. Home Depot, Lowes, etc.). The stool needs to have these features:
Adjustable height (minimum: 28”)
Foot rest
No rolling castors
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