MANDATORY Strings Night - Fri, Sep 11 🎻

Intermediate Strings

Mandatory Meeting: Strings Night

Friday, September 11 @ 5 PM

Strings Night! 🎻

Stringing you along...

Sixth Grade strings players, get ready to jump into Intermediate Orchestra! With our expanded skills and refined technique, we'll to dive into more exciting and challenging music together!

Rehearsal Schedule

Mondays @ 9:00-9:40 (in-school)

Thursdays @ 3:30 - 4:10 p.m.

Regular attendance at both rehearsal times is mandatory.

Instrument Ownership + Rental

Private Rental/Ownership:

*Atlantic Strings will have a representative at Strings Night on Friday, September 11th @ 5pm for you to see instruments available for rent and answer questions.*

Now is a great time to start thinking about owning an instrument! Many students find that having their own instrument makes a huge difference in their playing. We're lucky to have Atlantic Strings nearby, and they offer a rent-to-own program. You can check out all the details of their rental program linked below.

On a side note as a parent of a young strings player myself, I know it's a big decision! Even if you're not ready to buy right away, I highly recommend a quick trip to a strings shop. It is a great way to explore options, find your proper sizing, and plan for the future. It's a fun and easy step in student's musical journey!

WARNING - We strongly advise caution when buying instruments online. While some online deals may seem appealing, the costs of assembly, maintenance, and repairs often add up to more than the price of a quality instrument from a reputable shop. Investing in a good instrument from the start can save you a lot of trouble and money in the long run.

Atlantic Strings Rent-to-Own

School Rental:

$50/year

WMSS owns a limited number of instruments that can be rented for the year. Your student will be entered into a lottery for a school-owned rental if indicated on the application. While we will do our best to find the ideal size for each student, please note that our school's instrument collection is limited and may not be a perfect fit for every student. For the most precise sizing, we recommend considering a rental from a local music shop.

The $50 rental fee will be charged to students' Focus accounts after enrollment and lottery assignments have been announced.

Rental Agreements:

School renters agree to be personally responsible for the instrument's safety, and to cover the cost of any necessary repairs incurred while in their possession. If the instrument is lost or completely damaged, it must be replaced at the current value.

Intermediate Strings + School Rental Application 🎻

Practice

60-90 minutes per week minimum
Assignments should be recorded on practice log at the end of each class (below).

Print from home:

Strings Practice.pdf

Supplies

All required supplies must be purchased by Strings Night on Friday, September 11. For your convenience, supplies will be available to buy that evening, or you may purchase them from your vendor of choice beforehand.

Bag for strings binder and supplies (.i.e. reusable grocery bag or similar)
3-ring binder and pencil
Essential Elements for Strings lesson book for your instrument (violin, viola, cello, or bass) (~$10)
Everest or Kun shoulder rest for violins and violas (~$15-35) sized as needed for your instrument (1/2, 3/4, or 4/4 size)
Rosin (~$6)
Microfiber cleaning cloth (~$5)
Music stand for at-home practice ($15+ depending on the style)
Rock stop with strap (~$20)

NOTE: Most shoulder rests are adjustable from 3/4 to 4/4, or 1/2 to 3/4, which should allow many students can continue using their shoulder rest from last year. Rock stops with the chair strap will be adjusted to changes in height, but a new size does not need to be purchased.

Binder (1/2"-1") and Pencil

Essential Elements

Shoulder Rest*

(Violins and Violas only)

*4/4 size shoulder rests linked will fit 14" violas

Rock Stop w/ Strap

(Cellos and Basses only)

*The strap is needed to properly adjust placement for you student's height. Please do not purchase the freestanding style.

Rosin

Microfiber Cloth

Music Stands

Music stands come in all varieties and price-points! Anything that reliably holds your student's book at eye level is acceptable.

All of the supplies above will be available for purchase from Atlantic Strings at our Strings Night on Wednesday, September 11 @ 5 PM, or at their storefront location.

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