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Renting-to-Own through Goulet & Co.
Renting-to-Own through Goulet & Co.
You are able to rent (or buy) from any company you wish. However, Goulet & Co. offers high-quality, reputable brands that will be consistent and last. They offer a rent-to-own program where payments are made monthly, making it more manageable to purchase an instrument. Payments are no longer required once the total balance is paid or if the instrument is returned to Goulet at any point. Goulet & Co. does free minor repairs included with rental cost, provides a free loaner instrument during repairs if needed, and makes weekly visits directly to your child's school to do repairs or drop off orders. We have worked with Goulet and Co. for many years and rely on their dependability, quality, and convenience.
Steps for Renting through Goulet & Co.
Receive your musician's instrument assignment via email from Scituate music department.
Attend Band Information Night for Families & Rental Instrument Pick-up on Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at 6:30pm at Scituate High School, Center for Performing Arts.
Payment options include Venmo (@goulet) or check (payable to "Goulet & Co.") -- they do NOT accept cash, credit, or debit.
If paying by check, be sure the initial payment is the same as the 1st payment total (see below). Initial payment includes lesson book, folding music stand, and other instrument-specific equipment (reeds, cleaning swabs, etc.).
Your regular monthly payment will begin the following month.
If a repair is needed throughout the school year, contact Goulet & Co. directly to have them come to the school to complete the repair. Contact information is available on their website.
Flute
Flute
Regular Monthly Payment: $27.50
(includes tax & repair fee)
Book $15
Music Stand $15
Cleaning swab: $10
1st Payment Total : $67.50
Clarinet
Clarinet
Regular Monthly Payment: $27.50
(includes tax & repair fee)
Book $15
Music Stand $15
Box of Reeds: $25
Cleaning swab: $15
1st Payment Total: $97.50
Saxophone
Saxophone
Regular Monthly Payment: $46.50
(includes tax & repair fee)
Book $15
Music Stand $15
Box of Reeds: $32
Cleaning swab: $20
1st Payment Total: $128.50
Trumpet
Trumpet
Regular Monthly Payment: $27.50
(includes tax & repair fee)
Book $15
Music Stand $13
1st Payment Total: $55.50
Trombone
Trombone
Regular Monthly Payment: $27.50
(includes tax & repair fee)
Book $15
Music Stand $13
1st Payment Total: $55.50
Percussion
Percussion
Regular Monthly Payment: $27.50
(includes tax & repair fee)
Book $23
Music Stand $13
1st Payment Total: $63.50
Used Instruments
Used Instruments
If you already have an instrument (i.e. an older sibling's, relative's, neighbor's), or are purchasing a used instrument, please have it serviced by a repair technician prior to your child's first lesson. Depending on the instrument and the length of time it has not been used, the instrument could need a fair amount of repairs. Goulet & Co. have reputable instrument repair technicians who would be happy to schedule an appointment. See above for their contact information.
Renting vs. Purchasing
Renting vs. Purchasing
In general, we do not recommend purchasing an instrument until your musician has played for at least a full school year. While at first it may seem more convenient and economical to purchase a cheaper instrument online, experience has shown that this is rarely the case! Unfortunately, not all instruments are created equal! Most cheap instruments for sale online are poor quality, and tend to fall into disrepair very quickly. Even worse, they are typically unrepairable due to being made with off-brand, non-standardized parts. In our experience, most families who purchase a cheap instrument online wind up spending more money (and aggravation) over time than if they had rented-to-own initially.
If you still would like to purchase an instrument, please have your instrument approved by one of the Elementary Band teachers prior to purchasing to ensure that you are obtaining a quality instrument. You can view a list of reputable instrument brands below. If purchasing a used instrument, please have it serviced by a repair technician prior to your child's first lesson.
Recommended Instrument Brands
Recommended Instrument Brands
Loaning
Loaning
The district has a very limited supply of instruments available to loan. This option is reserved for families exhibiting considerable financial need. We cannot guarantee that we will have an instrument available to loan. If your family needs to loan instrument, please contact Mr. Loretz directly (aloretz@scit.org).
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