Mr. Hakim will measure for size in class. If you would like to measure yourself, here are some tips!
String instruments are available in fraction sizes (1/4, 1/2, 3/4 and 4/4, or "full size"). You can visit THIS SITE to help learn how to measure your child's arms/torso to learn what size they'll need when they start. (Note: violas are measured in inches, like 13" or 15". Double Bass sizes for students are 1/8, 1/4 and 1/2.)
Rental Information
If you are financially able to rent, please do. I recommend two rental shops: Vermont Violins and Ellis Music. Vermont Violins has an experienced, knowledgeable, friendly staff, and a beautiful new shop in Williston. They now will deliver instruments to schools. Ellis Music also has many years experience serving the students of Vermont with instruments of all kinds, and a handy delivery and pickup service to schools (so you do not need to travel to their shop). Both have high quality instruments to rent at reasonable prices. Click on the links to their websites, and contact them for pricing.
You may choose to use a school instrument, free of charge. Quality varies, and availability is not guaranteed. School instruments are loaned for the school year; students may take them home to practice (with the exception of school-owned double basses, which remain at school).
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