Instrument Contracts

*Deadline for enrollment is Friday, September 11th.

How to get instruments:

• Option 1: Rent through Kalamazoo Public Schools

  • KPS Students can rent an instrument for the school year for just $60, and for an additional $30 students can purchase the "Maintenance Agreement.” This covers any repairs that may be needed for the entire school year. I highly recommend getting the insurance. KPS instruments are well loved and repairs are often needed to keep them in playable condition. The average cost for a repair is around $100. If you don’t pay for the insurance, you will be responsible for the cost of all repairs. 

  • Additionally, students who are on free or reduced lunch status can apply for a scholarship and KPS will waive the $60 instrument rental fee. Students on scholarship are still heavily encouraged to purchase the $30 "Maintenance Agreement”

    • Please make sure that you have turned in your Educational Benefits form with KPS/Food Service in order to receive the scholarship.

• Option 2: Rent from Marshall Music

• These companies are both local and offer high quality instruments at a reasonable price. Their "rent to own" programs are a great way to get started!

  • Marshall Music: https://www.marshallmusic.com/kalamazoo

KPS Education Benefits Form

Any students wanting to qualify for scholarship to waive the instrument-use fee must have a completed “Education Benefits Form” on file with KPS. This form must be filled out annually. Please make sure the information has been submitted to the district through the portal below. Forms to print and fill out are also included below.