Band Information


Band Instructor: Mr. Zapata - Daniel.zapata@edison.k12.nj.us




The Instruments

Our Band consists of the following instruments:

We understand that the rental sites offer other instruments. These are the ones we teach at our school. Click on the instrument and follow the link to hear a demonstration of the instrument.

PERCUSSION   Please note: this class has limited slots.  - In elementary school we focus primary on the mallets or xylophone. We do explore the snare and bass drum as well as other assorted percussion. This video shows a very large set of mallets. The one your child will receive will be MUCH smaller and in a case they can easily carry to school ​

Renting an Instrument

The Edison Public Schools have worked with both Elefante Music and The Music Shop for many years. Each company provides the highest quality instruments available and reliable service weekly. Below you can find a link to begin the rental process with either company. Rentals are best completed in the spring so the instrument can be delivered to the school over the summer to be ready for the beginning of the school year.


We strongly recommend renting because: 

1. Children may decide to change their instrument after the first year

2. Your child will need a larger instrument as they grow (string instrument only)

3. Repairs for wear and tear are covered by your rental contract.

(The Elefante repair staff comes twice a week. The repair staff for The Music Shop comes once a week)

4. You are sure to get the best quality instrument available



1. Click here and scroll to the bottom then click continue

2. Now enter Edison's zip code: 08820.

3. Select Edison

4. Select your child's school 

5 Select your instrument and finish the rental process 




1. Click here.

2. Click the GET STARTED TAB in the center of the page

3. Enter the zip code for our school. 08820.

4. Select Edison

5. Select your child's school 

6.  Select your instrument and finish the rental process