Supply List

Below is a list of REQUIRED supplies for ALL orchestra students at Central High School.

Please reach out to Mr. Mayer if you need help acquiring any supplies for orchestra.

- Instrument, Bow, and Case
  - - - Renting an instrument from a local music store is highly encouraged. There are also a limited number of instruments available from the school for rent (please talk to Mr. Mayer for details).
- Rosin
  - - - Violin, Viola, Cello: Light or Dark Rosin (ask Mr. Mayer for suggestions)
      - Double Bass: Pop's Bass Rosin or comparable rosin (ask Mr. Mayer for suggestions)
- Shoulder Rest for Violin and Viola
  - - - Everest and Kun are great brands!
- Rockstop / Endpin Anchor for cello and bass
  - - - An endpin anchor strap is highly recommended for cello. Basses will want a puck type rockstop or a crutch tip (ask Mr. Mayer for additional slipping endpin solutions).
- Music Stand
  - - - Please make sure you have a music stand at home.
- Tuner / Metronome
  - - - insTuner Free is available from Self Service on school devices. It is also available on the app store for personal cell phones/tablets.
      - Metronome+ is available from Self Service on school devices
      - A tuner and metronome can also be purchased. Korg is an excellent brand.
      - Tonal Energy Tuner ($5 app) This is the best $5 I have ever spent on an app. Best tuner and metronome app available.
- Pencils
  - - - Be sure you have a pencil for every class and every lesson
- Concert Attire
  - - - What is Concert Attire?
- Method/Lesson Books
  - - - Lesson and Method books may be suggested by Mr. Mayer for students throughout the year. Typical costs are between $10 and $20 per book.

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