Supply List

Students do not have to have to purchase their own instrument. VBO has high-quality instruments for students to check out, and the directors will teach you how to care for them properly.  If you are interested in purchasing your own instrument or supplies, please speak with Mrs. Amorim for recommendations before buying anything, and please do NOT purchase an instrument over the internet.

Below are the instruments and accessories we will use in Orchestra.  All of these items can be checked out from the school at no cost.  Sharing instruments may be a possibility, although the directors will do everything possible to avoid this.

• a violin, viola, cello, or bass with bow and case in good working condition

• Rosin specific for your instrument

• Violin/Viola: Kun brand collapsible shoulder rest

• Cello: Xeros brand Endpin anchor

• Bass: Xeros brand Endpin anchor, sitting stool, adjustable guitar foot stool

  • Stool recommendations: Mainstays Black folding metal stool from Walmart (basic), Vestil CPRO-800LP Ergonomic Worker Seat/Chair from Amazon (adjustable and will last over time)

• Black 1 inch Binder with a clear plastic cover and inside pockets

• 3 dividers (Orchestra Info, Orchestra Music, Assignments)

• 1 subject spiral notebook

• Pencil just for Orchestra

• Advanced Technique for Strings for your instrument (Gold)

• Tuner/metronome or compatible app (many are free)

• Cleaning cloth for your instrument (a soft, clean towel will work)

• Orchestra Formal,  Informal, and Spirit Uniform

• Instrument, bow, case and accessories in good working condition (see instrument info tab)

• Blue 1 inch Binder with a clear plastic cover and inside pockets

• 3 dividers (Orchestra Info, Orchestra Music, Assignments)

• 1 subject spiral notebook

• Pencil just for Orchestra

• Essential Elements for Strings, Book 2, for your instrument (Purple)

• Essential Elements for Strings, Book 3, for your instrument (Green)

• Tuner/metronome or compatible app (many are free)

• Cleaning cloth for your instrument (a soft, clean towel will work)

• Orchestra Formal and Spirit Uniform

• Instrument, bow, case and accessories in good working condition (see instrument info tab)

• Green 1 inch Binder with a clear plastic cover and inside pockets

• 3 dividers (Orchestra Info, Orchestra Music, Assignments)

• 1 subject spiral notebook

• Pencil just for Orchestra

• Essential Elements for Strings, Book 1, for your instrument (Orange)

• Essential Elements for Strings, Book 2, for your instrument (Purple)

• Tuner/metronome or compatible app (many are free)

• Cleaning cloth for your instrument (a soft, clean towel will work)

• Orchestra Formal and Spirit Uniform

• Instrument, bow, case and accessories in good working condition (see instrument info tab)

• Green 1 inch Binder with a clear plastic cover and inside pockets

• 3 dividers (Orchestra Info, Orchestra Music, Assignments)

• 1 subject spiral notebook

• Pencil just for Orchestra

• Essential Elements for Strings, Book 1, for your instrument (Orange)

• Tuner/metronome or compatible app (many are free)

• Cleaning cloth for your instrument (a soft, clean towel will work)

• Orchestra Formal and Spirit Uniform

• Instrument, bow, case and accessories in good working condition (see instrument info tab)

• Yellow Plastic Folder with brads

• loose leaf paper in the brads (or a spiral notebook)

• Pencil just for Orchestra

• Tuner/metronome or compatible app (many are free)

• Cleaning cloth for your instrument (a soft, clean towel will work)

• Orchestra Spirit Uniform (optional)

• Instrument, bow, case and accessories in good working condition (see instrument info tab)

• Formal Uniform - used for all concerts/recorded concert programs

  • Varsity (9-12 grades) Boys: Black suit, white dress shirt, black tie, black dress socks, black dress shoes

  • Varsity (9-12 grades) Girls: Black dress slacks or long skirt past the calf, black blouse 3/4 sleeve or longer (no jeans/leggings), black hose or trouser socks, black dress shoes

  • Honor & Advanced (6-8 grades) Boys: Black dress slacks, white dress shirt, royal blue tie, black dress socks, black dress shoes

  • Honor & Advanced (6-8 grades) Girls: Black dress slacks or long skirt past the calf, solid white blouse, black dress socks, black dress shoes, optional: pop of royal blue color (scarf, bow, pin, etc.)

• Informal Uniform (9-12 grades only) - used for semi-formal performances

  • Orchestra polo (ordered from the school,)  black slacks, black shoes

• Spirit Uniform (all students) - used for Guard Rallies, informal performances, and Spirit Days

  • Orchestra TShirt (ordered from the school,) jeans

Our Orchestra could always use some extra help.  These are not mandatory, but we would gladly appreciate any items you may be able to bring in! :)

• Band-Aids

• Hand Sanitizer

• Clorox Wipes

• Box of Disposable Gloves

• Expo Markers

• Shar Instrument Cleaner (online @ sharmusic.com)

• Shar Instrument Polish (online @ sharmusic.com)

• Kleenex

• Microfiber cleaning rags

• Astrobrights colored paper (any color)