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Renting or Purchasing an Instrument
Renting or Purchasing an Instrument
If you don't already have an instrument you have some choices for getting one:
The school may provide a rental instrument. Grisham has violas, cellos and basses that can be rented from the school (violins must be purchased or rented). Quality of these instruments is not guaranteed.
Music stores have instruments available for rental. Many retailers offer higher-end and newer instruments that still charge a low rental fee. Some companies even do rent-to-own programs.
You can purchase an instrument, but please ask the director for approval before purchasing.
Renting an instrument is recommended over purchasing an instrument at first!
Renting an instrument is recommended over purchasing an instrument at first!
If you are interested in purchasing an instrument please discuss the purchase with your private lesson teacher or Ms. Hornbake first. Please don’t purchase an instrument without having an experienced person play it first. You can’t rely on photographs or descriptions and there are many ‘violin shaped objects‘ available on sites like ebay that will be of substandard quality. They will be difficult to play, especially for a beginner who may be discouraged before they even get started. We are happy to help!
Instrument Insurance
Instrument Insurance
Basic coverage of instruments may be included in some cases by your homeowners insurance. It is best to call to find out if a separate insurance provider is needed for more expensive instruments and under what circumstances they are covered (theft, fire, damage), and what value is covered, if they will be depreciated or covered at replacement value. We recommend specialized instrument insurance. It isn’t expensive and is often more comprehensive. Anderson Musical Instrument Insurance Solutions, LLC is one many of our families use.
Local Music Stores!
Local Music Stores!
Local String Instrument Shops:
Online music retailer:
Supply List
Supply List
All Orchestra Students
Instrument, Bow, Case –
We will have some school owned instruments available for the 2021 - 2022 school year. However, we cannot guarantee instrument quality or availability. Our school owned instruments have been well loved by previous students for many years!
Prices vary depending on shop and instrument your student plays. This is just an estimate:
Violin – $25 a month
Viola – $35 a month
Cello – $45 a month
Bass – $55 a month
Rosin – Violin, Viola, Cello, and Bass
Extra set of violin/viola/cello strings - prices vary
Essential Elements for Strings Book 1 (First Year Orchestra - $7.00)
Essential Elements for Strings Book 2 (First Year Orchestra - $7.00)
Essential Technique for Strings (First Year Orchestra - $7.00)
Kun model shoulder rest (Violins and Violas) – prices vary
Rock Stop (Cellos and Basses)
Stool (Basses): height depends on your height. Generally, an 24" stool like this works for beginners
Metronome/Tuner - To be used at home and in class
Instrument Cloth – Most stores provide this for free
Folding Music Stand (black wire)
Designated Orchestra Black three-ring binder 1-inch
Pencils (Mechanical or Wood)
Zipper pouch (To hold all of your pencils)
Orchestra Shirt (To be purchased after school starts)
It is very important that all students have their own equipment when they are at home and in class (rosin, pencils, cleaning cloths, music, books, binder, etc.).
See slides below for instrument and orchestra specific information!
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