ORCHESTRA

• • • Orchestra will meet during PERIOD 1 every day

    • Students are expected to have the following with them for EVERY class:

      • Instruments- can be stored in the orchestra room. Each violin/viola player will receive a locker to store their instrument.  All students will receive a locker to hold personal items during class

      • An orchestra folder (provided) for music, worksheets, etc.

      • AT LEAST 2 pencils

LESSONS

• • • Students will receive small group instruction (between 2-5 students) that will focus more on their instruments specifics. They include:

      • Posture

      • Holding the instrument

      • Note reading/identification

      • Bow techniques

    • Lessons will rotate throughout the day between periods

SUPPLIES

VIOLIN & VIOLA

Rentals

When renting an instrument, you want to ask yourself a few questions:

• • • • 1. Does the store have an “in-house” repair technician trained to repair the instrument I am renting?

        2. Can the repair technician set-up the instrument properly?

        3. Are the brands they offer reputable (E.g.: Shen, Shar, Eastman, Yamaha, etc.) and up to NAfME (National Association for Music Education) standards?

        4. Will the store replace the instrument if my student needs the next size higher?

        5. Does the store offer rental credit towards the purchase of an instrument when I am ready to purchase one?

• • • These instruments come in a variety of sizes. Your student must be measured for the correct size. The music store you rent from can help to measure the student.

    • Most music stores will rent as an outfit: instrument, case and bow. Accessories are not included and must be purchased separately.

Purchases

It is HIGHLY recommended that students purchase an instrument only when they are big enough for a full size. Mr. Siekierski, or the music store, can help measure your student. When you are ready to purchase, please keep in mind there are many options to purchase an instrument. “Internet Specials” can be “too good to be true.” Many times, these instruments are sold not to the specifications set by the National Association for Music Education (NAfME), not properly set-up or using parts that are not of good quality. It will cost more to replace or repair these parts. Please avoid the following brands, as they have been known to be of “poor quality”: Cecilio, Palantino, Mendini, Cremona, any instrument that comes in a variety of colors, or inexpensive instruments from Amazon, eBay, Facebook, Walmart, etc.

Shoulder Rest- All players are required to have an EVEREST shoulder rest. They are size specific to the instrument. Please check with Mr. Siekierski, or the music store, to make sure you get the correct size.

Rosin- Super Sensitive (Red box)

Lesson Book- The Bornoff Approach- Patterns in Position

CELLO & BASS

Instrument

• • • Cellos & basses can be rented from a music store, but stocks can be limited. Cellos and basses are also available from the school. If a school instrument is your best option, please contact Mr. Siekierski as soon as possible to reserve your instrument. 

    • These instruments come in a variety of sizes. Your student must be measured for the correct size. The music store you rent from is able to measure the student.

End Pin Stopper/Rock Stop- Cellos will need an End Pin Anchor or Rock Stop. Basses will need a Rock Stop. These help with keeping the instrument steady on the floor AND preventing the end pin from putting holes in the floor. These are for home use.

Rosin- Cello will need Super Sensitive (Red box), Bass will need Carlsson (Blue container)

Lesson Book- The Bornoff Approach- Patterns in Position