Instrument Access and Rental Info

It’s important that your child has a functioning, high-quality instrument for Band class. While DMS provides a limited number of school-owned instruments, not all are in ideal condition due to years of student use. We do our best to maintain them, but we can’t always guarantee availability or quality.

Having a reliable instrument helps students:

• Make faster progress

• Build confidence

• Feel more motivated in class

We strongly recommend renting an instrument, especially for beginners. Rent-to-own programs are:

• Flexible and low-risk

• Often $35–50/month

• Include maintenance and repair plans

If you prefer to buy, we're happy to provide guidance to ensure your purchase is a quality instrument.

Please consider renting or purchasing if your child plays:

• Flute

• Clarinet

• Alto Saxophone

• Trumpet

• Trombone

• Percussion (Bell Kit/Snare)

The following larger instruments are provided by DMS:

• Tuba

• Euphonium (Baritone)

• French Horn

• The music stores listed above are trusted local partners that specialize in student instruments. While we don’t endorse any single company, they are a great place to start.

⚠️ Please avoid buying from non-music stores (e.g., Amazon, eBay, Walmart, Wish). These instruments are often poor quality, break easily, and can't be repaired by local shops.

We are happy to assist!

📧 Email the Band Directors if you:

• Need help choosing an instrument

• Want to check if a used instrument is good quality

• Have questions about pricing or rentals

We want every student to feel confident and successful in Band — and that starts with a great instrument.