String Information
String Instructor: Mrs. Biscocho.
Contact Mrs. Biscocho (molly.biscocho@edison.k12.nj.us) with any questions regarding Strings!
Listen to the JMI 5th graders talk about learning a string instrument!
Sizing Instruments (for strings only)
Sizing Instruments (for strings only)
Please watch the HOW TO SIZE YOUR CHILD videos below. DO NOT RENT OR PURCHASE AN INSTRUMENT UNTIL YOUR CHILD IS CORRECTLY SIZED
Please watch the HOW TO SIZE YOUR CHILD videos below. DO NOT RENT OR PURCHASE AN INSTRUMENT UNTIL YOUR CHILD IS CORRECTLY SIZED
Renting an Instrument
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.
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:
We strongly recommend renting because:
1. Children may decide to change their instrument after the first year
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)
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.
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)
(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
4. You are sure to get the best quality instrument available
2. Now enter Edison's Code 141042023
3. Select Edison
4. Select your child's school
5. Select your instrument and finish the rental process
If you are picking a string instrument be sure to watch this video for Violin/Viola sizing or this one for Cello sizing
2. Click the GET STARTED TAB in the center of the page
2. Click the GET STARTED TAB in the center of the page
3. Enter the zip code for our school. 08820.
3. Enter the zip code for our school. 08820.
4. Select Edison
4. Select Edison
5. Select your child's school
5. Select your child's school
6. Select your instrument and finish the rental process
6. Select your instrument and finish the rental process
If you are picking a string instrument be sure to watch this video for Violin/Viola sizing or this one for Cello sizing
If you are picking a string instrument be sure to watch this video for Violin/Viola sizing or this one for Cello sizing