Supply List

Materials Needed

A quality instrument that is well maintained.
- A personalized case tag should easily identify your instrument from others. (Cases all look very similar, like luggage in an airport.)
Books (with your name marked):
- Essential Technique for Strings book 3 (with the green heading, 2004 edition).
- Suzuki for Violin/Viola/Cello (not string bass), volume 2 for 6^th grade; possibly volume 3-4 for 7^th/8^th grade but Mrs. McFarlane will let you know when ready. Suzuki books should cost around $10, not $20, unless you really want the CD with the $20 version.
- Position Pieces for Cello, book 1.
Pocket folder for orchestra rehearsal literature. (Formal school orchestra folders are available to be checked-out from Mrs. McFarlane, but are larger than what fits inside many instrument cases. So, you may wish to supply your own folder instead.)
Pencil kept inside your folder.
Rosin
Cleaning cloth
Shoulder Rest for violin/viola (Kun or Everest brand); Endpin anchor for cello/bass (Xeros or Slipstop brand)
Clip-on tuner is optional but highly suggested, marked with your name. Recommended brands are Snark and D'Addario.

*Please mark all materials with the student’s first and last name (except for the instrument itself). Many look the same, and it’s easy to get them mixed up.

Books

Essential Technique Book 3

Please make sure it has the correct instrument listed in the top green heading.

Suzuki Book for Violin/Viola/Cello (not Bass)

Please make sure it's for the correct instrument. Violin books have blue print, viola purple print, and cello green print. Piano accompaniment books look very much like the string parts and colors, so double-check carefully.

The CD is beneficial to have. However, this is an expense you can spare if you wish. You may certainly buy the version of the book that doesn't include the CD.

Position Pieces for Cello Book 1

Clip-on Tuners

D'Addario Eclipse

Snark

Shoulder Rests for Violin/Viola

Please stick to Kun or Everest brand shoulder rests!

These are long-trusted brands that have proven the test of time! They have replacement parts available when/if needed. Whereas other cheaper brands break more often and don't have replacement parts available.

Kun Original

Kun Collapsible

Kun Mini

Everest Colors

Everest Flamed Maple

Everest Collapsible

Endpin Anchors for Cello/Bass

Strap Endpin Anchor

These straps connect to a cellist's chair and cup the endpin of the cello. These promote good posture and help protect the floor from the endpin. A common, recommended brand is the Xeros endpin anchor.

Rock Stop/Donut

Slipstop "donut" rock stops can be used by both cellists and bassists but are best used by bass players. They do not keep cellos as secure as the rock stop strap.

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