Required Materials

In addition to an instrument, the following materials are necessary for participation and can be found online or in most music stores.

  • The Essential Elements for Strings Method Book.

    • Note: There is a version of this book for each instrument. Please make sure that the instrument listed in the upper right hand corner of the book matches the instrument your student selected.

    • If you have a private lesson instructor, or have had lessons previously, please contact your school lesson teacher about what book to purchase.

  • Rosin

    • Note: There are different types of rosin available. If unsure of what to get, consult your director.

  • Foldable music stand-for at school orchestra

  • Violin/Viola:

    • Shoulder rest (Everest is preferable) or shoulder pad

  • Bass/Cello:

    • Endpin strap

A clip on tuner is highly recommended, though not required!

Be careful to purchase a tuner that is for any string instrument. Many are just for guitars and they will NOT work for all string instruments!

We suggest and use Shar Music's Mini Clip-On Tuners at school.