Violins and Violas

• Families may rent school violins and violas from your school.  

• Intermediate students who are interested in advancing are encouraged to purchase their own shoulder rest and bow and instrument if possible.

Cellos and Basses

• All bass and cello students rent a D51  instrument that stays at school for class.  Please keep in mind that instruments may need to be used by other students in the course of the day.

• Students may check out a separate instrument to take home for better access to home practice. There is no extra charge for at home instruments. This means students do not have to coordinate bringing their home cello or bass to school everyday for class. 

D51 Instrument Rental Information

Students enrolled in a D51 band or orchestra class may rent an instrument for the year.  

Students who rent a D51 instrument will have access to all necessary accessories for their instrument.  

Advancing students are encouraged to purchase their own step-up quality shoulder rests, bows, and rosin to advance their playing to fit their individual playing needs. 

How to Rent a D51 Orchestra Instrument 

Families who rent a D51 instrument must complete, sign,  and return a rental agreement which your director will provide you with.

Students may NOT take their instruments off district property unless:

• Student and parent/ guardian have reviewed, signed, and returned the rental contract.

• A minimum of $25 of the full $100 payment is paid and a payment plan in place for the remaining balance.

Rental Fee Arrangements

The standard District #51 instruments rental fee is $100.00 for the whole year, August to August. 

Cellists and bassists may check out an at home instrument on a first come, first serve basis FREE of charge to support practicing at home. 

Students who double may check out their secondary instrument for $50.00  for the year.  An example would be a student who plays both bass and cello.

Financial Assistance

These instruments belong in student hands. We can always fit your budget. 

Information about how to set up payments and financial assistance is available through Mrs. Leonardi.  

District T-Tags

All district 51 instruments have a six digit barcode sticker on it. This t-tag must stay attached to the instrument. If the tag comes off, students are responsible for the $10 replacement fee. 

Clear tag protectors are available free of charge from Mrs. Leonardi.