Instrument Questions
Joining band or strings class
Registration for this school year has ended. We are looking forward to showing off the student's progress at an upcoming performance. Please check the Home page for concert dates.
Instrument fittings
An instrument fitting is a time where a student sits down with a professional and tries certain instruments. While most students can play any instrument, certain considerations may make one instrument a better "fit" for the student than another.
how to get an instrument
Galloway Ridge Intermediate School does not supply instruments for Band and Strings students. There are several affordable ways to purchase or rent a high-quality instrument. Please refer to information below on how to get an instrument through companies or reliable third parties such as facebook marketplace, craigslist, and classified ads.
(BAND & Strings )
Music & Arts offers affordable monthly payment plans for high quality instruments that will last a lifetime! All general repairs are covered in the monthly payment.
Phone: (614) 876-9004
Address: 4672 Cemetery Rd, Hilliard, OH 43026
The Loft Violin Shop offers rent-to-own prices for ALL orchestral string instruments. ALL of your monthly payment goes towards buying (owning) the instrument. Free maintenance and repairs are all included and there is a simple online rental application linked below.
Phone: (614) 267-7221
Address: 4604 N High St, Columbus, OH 43214
Rettig offers several payment plans and monthly installments for a variety of instruments. Each monthly payment goes towards the purchase of the instrument. All general repairs are covered with the payment!
Phone: (614) 792-2100
Address: 6323 Sawmill Road, Dublin, OH 43017
Band Dub Back 7-18.pdfinstrument buying guide
There are many ways to purchase a used, high-quality instrument. Following our buying guide below can help your child start on an instrument that will allow them to be successful for many years. The instrument brands listed on our buying guide have been found to be more reliable and higher quality than new instruments from sites like amazon.com.
Families may also have an instrument at home from a family member that they wish to use. Most of the time this can be arranged. Students still need to be checked and fitted to make sure that they will be successful on that instrument and that the instrument is the correct size for them.
Students are expected to bring pre-owned instruments to a music teacher or music store before the first day of class so any necessary repairs or maintenance can be discussed with parents and completed before the instrument is used by the student.
