Some instruments are provided by the school because of cost and size of the instrument. Ex: tuba, baritone, trombone, French horn, and oboe. There is limited availability for these instruments. (See below.) The cost of a school rental is $42 per year.
Some instruments need to be purchased or rented, new or used, from a trustworthy retailer. Ex: flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, trombone (See list below for a list of local retailers.) Prices will vary. Most music stores have rent-to-own programs with no interest and reasonable monthly payments. Instrument repair is usually covered as a part of the rental program.
Note: Trombone players will be required to have their own trombone by 7th grade. We highly recommend getting a new trombone from a reputable music store as soon as is possible.
You will find very cheap instruments on Amazon. DO NOT BUY THESE! They are very poorly made, will break, and are often not repairable. There are also more difficult to play and will not lead to a good band experience.
The following is a list of local/regional music stores that are familiar with our program and provide quality service in the areas of instrument sales, repairs, accessory and book sales, and private lessons. This list is not exhaustive. There are even more music store in the area, and online that are only a google search away.
Murphy's Music Center
400 S Leechburg Hill Rd, Leechburg, PA 15656
Pellegrino Music and Lesson Center
5040 Everhard Rd NW, Canton, OH 44718
Music Lessons for us All
1 N Main St #3, Poland, OH 44514
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