Rental & Repair
Renting an instrument is a very typical way for a student to try band without the initial expense of 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 view the links below or contact the stores directly for more information:
Eckroth Music: 651-704-9654
Groth Music: 952-884-4772
Schmitt Music: 763-566-4560
The French Horn, Baritone and Tuba are usually available for rental directly from your school. Contact your school band director for more information.
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.