Instrument Rental/Purchase

Instrument Rental/Purchase: 

Each student will be required to provide their own instrument. Larger Instruments such as French Horn, Baritone/Euphonium, Tuba, Cello and Bass will be provided to use during class. Though the school will provide these larger instruments, it is encouraged that students who choose these larger instruments, rent/buy their own to keep at home for personal practice and to avoid having to transport to and from school. 

Tips for Renting/Buying a musical instrument

• DO Buy/Rent from a music store

• DON’T Buy from a department store. Those instruments are toys and will sound bad, be more difficult to play, and will break easily. You will end up spending more money in the long run in repairs.

• DO reach out to a band or orchestra director before purchasing an instrument if not purchasing from a music store. They will be able to offer suggestions and what to look for in purchasing a quality musical instrument. 

• DON’T buy anything online without consulting a professional musician or music educator. If the price looks too good to be true, it probably is. 

It should be noted that no student has been excluded from participation due to financial concerns.  Large & costly instruments such as tubas, baritone, French horns, cellos and double basses are provided.  We do have some smaller scholarship instruments which have been purchased or donated.  The scholarship instruments are, of course, first come first serve. We also have donated music books. As long as a student is flexible with their instrument selection, we can work to find an instrument.  Parents with financial concerns should not hesitate to contact the directors.