Supply List

Required Items for Instrumental Lessons

See list of Edison-approved vendors under the "Repairs" page. If you pay with a credit card, they will deliver the item(s) you need directly to the school, saving you a trip to a store

FLUTE

Essential Elements 2000, Book 1

Two-pocket folder for book/sheet music

Music Stand, for at-home practice (optional, but recommended)

Pencil

CLARINET/ALTO SAXOPHONE:

Essential Elements 2000, Book 1

Two-pocket folder for book/sheet music

Music Stand, for at-home practice (optional, but recommended)

Pencil

Box of 10 reeds. #2 ½. Rico is the preferred brand of reeds for first time players. Reeds which are included with off-brand instrument purchases are not acceptable. To ensure that your child will have a successful experience playing the clarinet or alto saxophone, please purchase them a box of quality reeds. Not sure about the reeds you have? Contact Miss Ford.

(Students with a year of experience may wish to upgrade to VanDoren brand reeds.)

TRUMPET

Essential Elements 2000, Book 1

Two-pocket folder for book/sheet music

Music Stand, for at-home practice (optional, but recommended)

Pencil

Valve Oil, bottle

TROMBONE

Essential Elements 2000, Book 1

Two-pocket folder for book/sheet music

Music Stand, for at-home practice (optional, but recommended)

Pencil

Slide Cream (NOT slide oil)

VIOLIN/VIOLA/CELLO: Instruments vary in size. Use the chart below to determine the correct size for your child. (This sizing chart shoul be viewed on a desktop/laptop/Chromebook)

Additional items listed below

Measure from the shoulder to the middle of the hand/palm.

Arm Length Violin Size Viola Size Cello Size

24.5” and longer 4/4 (or full) 15” 4/4

23” 4/4 (or full) 14” 3/4

21”-22” 3/4 13” 1/2

20” 1/2 12.5” 1/4

VIOLIN/VIOLA (use measurement chart, above, to ensure proper sizing)

Essential Elements for Strings, Book 1

Two-Pocket folder for book/sheet music

Music stand, for at-home practice (optional, but recommended)

Pencil

Rosin

Shoulder Rest OR Molded Sponge

CELLO (use measurement chart, above, to ensure proper sizing)

Essential Elements for Strings, Book 1

Two-Pocket folder for book/sheet music

Music stand, for at-home practice (optional, but recommended)

Pencil

Rosin

Cello Strap OR Rock Stop