Required accessories

Accessories may be purchased when you rent an instrument, but here are some online resources for purchasing accessories:

Orchestra: www.swstrings.com, www.sharmusic.com

Band: www.wwbs.com, www.musiciansfriend.com

Orchestra Instruments

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 the color 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 the color 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

Band Instruments

Flute: BOOK: Standard of Excellence Book One for FluteMusic Stand (a folding stand is good for use at home)Cleaning rod (should come with the flute)Lint-free cloth (handkerchief or piece of t-shirt material is fine 6 in x 2 in)Tuning slide grease
Clarinet: BOOK: Standard of Excellence Book One for Clarinet Music Stand (a folding stand is good for use at home)Reeds- please have 4 or more working reeds at all times(buy a box)Strength: Beginners 2.5. Advanced strength 3.Recommended reed Brands: Rico, Vandoren, "Clarinet Hanky Swab" for cleaning inside of instrument.Cork Grease, thumb cushion.
Alto Saxophone: BOOK: Standard of Excellence Book One for Alto SaxophoneMusic Stand (a folding stand is good for use at home)Padded Neck Strap (strap should come with the instrument but might not be padded)Reeds- please have 4 or more working reeds at all times (buy a box)Strength: Beginners 2.5 and Advanced students use a 3.Recommended reed Brands: Rico, Vandoren, "Clarinet hanky Swab" for cleaning out neck and mouthpiece.Cork Grease (should come w/rental)Tenor Sax-Book: Standard of Excellence Book 1-Tenor Sax
Trumpet: BOOK: Standard of Excellence Book One for TrumpetMusic Stand (a folding stand is good for use at home),Valve Oil, Tuning Slide Grease (these items should come with it if you are renting)
Trombone: BOOK: Standard of Excellence Book One for TromboneMusic Stand (a folding stand is good for use at home) Slide Oil, Tuning Slide Grease (these items should come with it if renting)
Baritone/Euphonium: BOOK: Standard of Excellence Book One for Baritone BCMusic Stand (a folding stand is good for use at home) Valve Oil, Tuning Slide Grease
4th grade Percussion: BOOK: Standard of Excellence Book One for Drums & Mallet PercussionMusic Stand (a folding stand is good for use at home)Your bell kit should come with these items in the case: Bell set, Mallets, Practice Pad, Drum Sticks, Stands for the bell set and pad. 5th grade Advanced Percussion: Book: same as last year: Standard of Excellence Book One for Drums and Mallet PercussionBell not always needed this year. Check with your teacher. Prefer own Snare Drum at home and drum sticks.

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