BEGINNING ORCHESTRA

We only recommend renting rather than purchasing an instrument online. 

Rental programs provide:

• Free maintenance and repairs

• Easy, free instrument size exchanges

• Higher-quality instruments designed for student success

• Rent-to-own options and rental credit toward future instrument purchases

With over 40 years of combined teaching experience, Ms. Webb and Mr. Cook have found that online-purchased instruments never meet quality standards for orchestra. These poor-quality instruments are unusable as they do not stay in tune and produce weak tone quality.

Please note:

• Violin and viola students will bring their instruments to and from school each day.

• Cello and bass students will rent an instrument for home practice and use a Klein ISD instrument during class to avoid transportation issues.

Follow These 5 Steps Below to Be Ready for Orchestra!

1. Instrument Selection: All students must acquire an instrument to participate. See below for the different types of instruments!

2. Rental Location: Choose a rental location and click on the name to view their website:

   • Fishburn Violin Shop

   • Lisle Violin Shop

Please note: Do not purchase an instrument from any shop or online...only rent to own!

3. Rental Setup: Visit the chosen store in person to set up your rental and purchase necessary supplies. The store will assist in measuring and selecting the correct size instrument and will deliver it directly to Krimmel Intermediate. Your rental includes insurance, maintenance, and the ability to change sizes as your child grows for no extra charge!

4. Additional Supplies: You will also need to acquire the following items. Let the shop know you are with the Krimmel orchestra!

   • Rosin

   • Soft polishing cloth

   • Shoulder rest (for violin/viola) or rock stop (for cello/bass) & bow quiver (bass)

   • Tuner: Korg CA-2 Chromatic Tuner

   • Tuner clip-on microphone: Korg CM200BK Clip-On Contact Microphone

   • Folding music stand

5. Method book:

• Periods 1, 2, 6: Essential Elements Book 1 for your instrument (you may already own this)

Contact Information: Please feel free to email us questions at twebb1@kleinisd.net or scook2@kleinisd.net

1. Violin
   Description: The smallest instrument, typically playing the melody with the highest pitch.
   Listen here: Violin Sound

2. Viola
   Description: Similar in shape to the violin but with a deeper, warmer tone. It adds depth to the orchestra's sound.
   Listen here: Viola Sound

3. Cello
   Description: Known for its rich, warm tone that is closest to the human voice. The rental instrument will be kept at home, while students will use a school instrument during classes to avoid transportation issues.
   Listen here: Cello Sound

4. Bass
   Description: Provides the foundation of the orchestra with its low pitch. It can perform in various styles, including jazz and classical. Like the cello, your rental will remain at home, and a school instrument will be used in class.
   Listen here: Bass Sound

Choose the instrument whose sound you love the most, as it will be part of your daily practice and enjoyment!