Repertoire
jwpepper.com
kjos.com
sharmmusic.com
southweststrings.com
orchestralist.net
Sharmusic & southweststrings are also the best places to go for strings, shoulder rests, rosin, rock-
stops, and any other string accessory. They both are great for string solo repertoire as well. I've bought
music from these sites since middle school until now. They're awesome.
Method Books
Essential Elements
String Explorer
These two series were the only two recommended to me by orchestra teachers in this area.
ASTA
astaweb.com
The best place to go for string teaching ideas, support, and everything else orchestra related!
Purchasing/Renting Instruments
allstringsattached.com
sharmusic.com
southweststrings.com
stringworks.com
johnsonstring.com
local businesses:
- Schmitt Music
- Brickhouse Music
- Rabbitt’s Violin Shop
- Morgan Music
- Voigt Music
Ralph Rabin (Madison, WI) – High quality
Charles Pinckney (Madison, WI) – High quality
*Never allow students to buy string instruments on sites like ebay and amazon. 9/10 times a student gets
an instrument off of ebay, it is total crap. (The bow won't tighten, the bridge is warped and falling off, the
pegs don't stay, etc). But renting or buying from reputable companies like shar and stringworks is okay
and recommended.