Rental & Repair

Renting an instrument is a very typical way for a student to try band without the initial expense of purchasing an instrument. The Mounds View Band Program has an account with 3 local music vendors who will offer a 4-month trial plan with the rental of any instrument. You may also purchase a music stand for practice at home.  Select a store below to complete a rental plan.  What’s the difference between “new”, “slightly used” and “used” instruments?  Click HERE for those descriptions.

Eckroth Music: 651-704-9654 

Groth Music: 952-884-4772

Schmitt Music: 763-566-4560

The French Horn, Baritone and Tuba are rented through the school (students receive 2 instruments- one to keep at home and one to keep at school). Other instruments may be available to rent through school for families who qualify for financial assistance.

If you chose to purchase an instrument, we recommend finding a name-brand instrument from a reputable music dealer. Below is a list of quality instrument brands. Used instruments can be looked over at any reputable music store or instrument repair store.

Recommended Brands

Flute: Gemeinhardt, Yamaha, Trevor James

Clarinet: Vito, Yamaha, Jupiter, Backun

Alto Saxophone: Vito, Yamaha, Jupiter, Cannonball

Trumpet: Bach-TR 300, Yamaha, Getzen, Jupiter

Trombone: Bach-TB 301, Yamaha, Getzen, Jupiter

Xylophone: Majestic, Yamaha, Musser

A WORD OF CAUTION:

Local music stores are always the best resource for renting or purchasing a band instrument. Instruments purchased through other resources are often poorly constructed and often times unrepairable. Please see your band director if you have any questions about purchasing an instrument you found online.

Instrument Maintenance

Watch some videos to learn about the basics for handling caring for your instrument. Here's an additional video for the trumpet and trombone. See attachment below for supplies that can be purchased at school. You may contact Mrs. Sorem to place an order.