Strings Supplies

- Instrument and bow
- Essential Elements for Strings, book 1 for the instrument you have chosen
- 1/2 inch 3 ring binder(optional)
- Shoulder rest (violins and violas only) The Kun or Sumi brands are recommended.
Shoulder rests help your child achieve proper playing posture, which is crucial for success.
- Rock stop (cellos and basses only)
- Rosin - all instruments.
- Soft cloth- a piece of an old t-shirt or small soft rag works well for cleaning     your instrument after use.
The cloth will be kept in your case.
- Music stand for home practice(optional). District 5 provides music stands at your school.