Required Accessories

Violin

• All for Strings, Book 1 for Violin (tan)  Click here for the link.

• Music stand Click here for the link.

• Rosin.  Click here for the link. *Included if renting from Zeswitz. 

• Shoulder rest- click on the color you like: Purple  Blue  Green *Included if renting from Zeswitz. 

• Bow Grip Helper  Click here for the link.

• Fingernail clippers (nails must be kept short)

• Tuner (2nd year orchestra students only) Tuner- Click here

Viola 

• All for Strings, Book 1 for Viola (tan)  Click here for the link. 

• Music stand Click here for the link.

• Rosin.  Click here for the link. *Included if renting from Zeswitz. 

• Shoulder rest- click on the color you like:  Purple  Blue  Green *** VIOLA shoulder rests are only for larger violas, so elementary students will need to purchase a VIOLIN shoulder rest.  *Included if renting from Zeswitz.

• Bow Grip Helper  Click here for the link.

• Fingernail clippers (nails must be kept short)

• Tuner (2nd year orchestra students only) Tuner- Click here

Cello

• All for Strings, Book 1 for Cello (tan) Click here for the link.

• Music stand Click here for the link.

• Rosin.  Click here for the link. *Included if renting from Zeswitz. 

• Cello strap - Click here  *Included if renting from Zeswitz

• WADA cello bow grip helper Click here for the link.

• Fingernail clippers (nails must be kept short)

• Tuner (2nd year orchestra students only) Tuner- Click here

Flute: 

• Folding music stand

• Cleaning rod (should come with the flute) 


• Lint-free cloth (handkerchief or piece of t-shirt material is fine)

Clarinet: 

• Folding music stand

• Reeds - please have 4 or more working reeds at all times, Strength: Beginners start on 2 and switch to 2.5 mid-year. Experienced students use 2.5 or 3. Recommended Brands: Rico, Vandoren, Mitchell Lurie. 

• Swab

• Cork grease

• OPTIONAL: mouthpiece cushion, thumb cushion

• OPTIONAL: Neotech clarinet neck strap

Saxophone: 

• Folding music stand 

• Neck strap (should come with the instrument)

• Reeds- please have 4 or more working reeds at all times. Strength: Beginners start on 2 and switch to 2.5 mid-year. Experienced students use 2.5 or 3. Recommended Brands: Rico, Vandoren

• Swab

• Cork grease

• OPTIONAL: mouthpiece cushion, thumb cushion, Rovner Ligature

Trumpet:

• Folding music stand 

• Valve oil

• Tuning slide grease

Trombone:

• Folding music stand 

• Valve oil

• Tuning slide grease

Snare Drum/Mallets:

• Folding music stand 

• Bell kit. Includes these items in the case: Bell set, Bell mallets, practice pad, snare drum sticks, stands for the bell set and pad.