It is your responsibility to keep your instrument in playable condition. Accidents do happen. A representative from Paige's Music visits Z-West every Monday Morning. If you call them (317-842-2102) before they close on Friday evening, they will send a loaner instrument for you to use while your instrument is being repaired. You also need to bring your instrument to the Orchestra room, at the beginning of the day, on Monday, so that the Paige's representative can pick it up. Please fill out a repair tag and attach it to your instrument. The Paige's repair department will contact you with an estimate for repair cost. (If you rent from Paige's, cost of repairing your instrument is included in the rental agreement)
Although we do not lower grades for late work, you will not be excused from an assessment because of a broken instrument. Feel free to contact us if you have any questions or concerns.
_______ I need a new string. String needed:_____________________
If your string breaks, the easiest way to order a new string would be to call Paige’s Music and ask for the new string – make sure you tell them the size and string name. If you are renting from Paige’s Music, they will send the string to ZWMS for free on the next Monday of school. If you want to purchase a string yourself, you can go to a local music shop and purchase the string. Please avoid purchasing “Red Label” strings.
_______ I need a repair. Repair needed:_________________________
DO NOT TRY TO REPAIR THE INSTRUMENT YOURSELF. Mr. Crismore and Miss Grady would recommend using Paige’s Music. If you choose Paige’s, please call them and request a loaner instrument to use while your instrument is being repaired. If you do not do this, you may not have an instrument until yours is returned from Paige’s. When you are ready to send your instrument to Paige’s for a repair, Mr. Crismore or Miss Grady will fill out a repair slip and leave it for Paige’s. Violin and viola students will need to keep their bows if they are sending in their instruments, as loaner instruments do not come with bows. Paige’s picks up and returns repairs on Mondays.
_______I need a bigger instrument. Size needed: _________________
If you need a bigger instrument, please call the company you are renting from and request an exchange for the correct size instrument as soon as possible.
_______I need materials for class. Materials needed:______________
The easiest way to get supplies for orchestra would be to order them from Paige’s Music. You can call them during business hours and purchase the supplies or order online. Paige’s will deliver purchases on Monday mornings.
Recommended companies for repairs and/or sales:
Paige’s Music (800) 382-1099 (317) 842-2102 www.paigesmusic.com
Knapp Music (800) 963-6526 (317) 892-5130 www.knappmusic.com
First Chair String Repair (765) 418-0768 https://www.facebook.com/1stChairStringRepair/