Concert Orchestra
Required Daily Materials:
Coming to class prepared and with these required materials is reflected in student's work habits grade.
1) Instrument - Students are responsible for supplying their own instrument. My supply is limited so reach out soon if you would like to rent an instrument from the school.
Students are allowed one "Oops! I forgot". A parent note must accompany the student to class on days in which their instrument is in the shop with an estimated return date.
2) Black 1/2 inch 3-ring binder with sheet protectors (10) - Every student must have their music every day.
3) Method Books- Students will be provided (through student fees) a method book at the beginning of the year.
4) 3 Pencils!- one for their stand, one for their case, one for their locker. "Musicians write it down! Amateurs 'remember'"
*I also recommend a water bottle.
Other necessary materials:
Metronome/ Tuner: I recommend Korg tuners (found at any reliable music store) or there some phenomenal apps for smartphones: Tonal Energy ($3.99) and Soundcorset (free)
Violins/ Violas:
shoulder rest (shoulder rests are not made equal!! See Hann for suggestions)
rosin
Polishing cloth
One set of extra strings- I can change a broken string in class quickly; do not take to the shop!
Cellos/ Bass:
Rock stop (I have some that can be checked out for the year for free!)
Rosin
Polishing cloth
One set of strings (for cellos; bass strings on school instruments are taken care of by Hann)
Listening options: Students are encouraged to listen to recordings.
Private lesson recommendations: COMING SOON! AND HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!
Instrument Repairs:
Below are the shops I recommend through personal experience. Please know that every trust-worthy shop can give you an estimated repair timeline. If the shop is estimating a repair time more than two weeks ask for a loaner and contact Mrs. Hann. Not every store can offer a loaner but I will do my best to find your student an instrument during that time.
Meis Musical Instrument Repair (720) 962-9157
12364 W Alameda Parkway, Lakewood, CO 80228
Mi Vida Strings (303) 877-4380
3702 W 72nd Ave, Westminster, CO 80030