Required Supplies

1.     High quality instrument from a reputable company

2.     Method Book

    5th /6th Grade – Essential Elements Book 1 (orange outline)

    7th Grade – Essential Elements Book 2 (purple outline)

    8th Grade – Essential Technique (green outline)

3.     Rosin

4.     Cleaning cloth

5.     Tag for instrument case

6.     Shoulder rest for violins and violas (quality brands include Everest, Kun, Wolf, and Viva )

        Rock stop for cellos and basses

7.     Pencil

8.     Music Stand (keep at home for practicing)

Optional

1.     Dampit (highly recommended – this will be used during the winter when it gets cold)

2.     Spare set of strings for violins, violas, and cellos

3.     Metronome/Tuner/Pitch Generator and/or metronome and tuner app