Student Owned Instruments

Student Owned Instruments

Students must secure their own violins. Students not qualifying for the federal free/reduced lunch program must also provide their own violas and cellos.

We recommend that all students rent rather than purchase an instrument since they will be growing and change sizes. Feel free to compare prices and services among music companies.

Please do not attempt to secure an instrument from the internet unless it is one of the brands recommended on this page or from one of the music stores listed below.  Instruments that appear to be a great price on the internet usually do not work well in our classrooms.

• All Strings Attached (763-542-9542) - Golden Valley

  • • • https://www.allstringsattached.com/ 

• Eckroth Music (651-704-9654) - Roseville 

  • • • https://www.eckroth.com/

• Groth Music (952-884-4772) - Bloomington

  • • • https://www.grothmusic.com/ 

• House of Note (952-929-0026) - St. Louis Park

  • • • https://www.houseofnote.com/ 

• Schmitt Music (763-421-1062) - Anoka 

  • • • https://www.schmittmusic.com/ 

• Schmitt Music (763-566-4560) - Bloomington

  • • • https://www.schmittmusic.com/ 

• Sweetwater

  • • • https://www.sweetwater.com

Based on past experience, these brands are suggested for beginning Orchestra students:

• All Strings Attached

• Cao

• Eastman

• Glaesel

• KC Strings

• Knilling

• Kohr

• Lake City

• Lewis

• Paul A. Schmitt

• Roth

• Quinn

If you are considering purchasing a used instrument from a private party or a brand not listed, please contact any of the district Orchestra directors for their evaluation of the instrument prior to purchase. An instrument must be in good playing condition and the appropriate size to enable your student to progress normally.