For all Orchestra students:
Please have instruments ready to go by the first day of electives, September 10th (or January 27th for 1st grade).
Orchestra students will need:
Violin/Viola:
Book:
Instrument
Shoulder rest (I recommend Kun, Everest, and Wolf) - be sure to check for correct size
11" viola = 1/4 size violin
12" viola = 1/2 size violin
13" viola = 3/4 size violin
14" viola = 4/4 (full) size violin
A music stand (to keep at home)
Cello:
Book:
Instrument
A music stand (to keep at home)
Rock stop (to keep endpin from slipping) or rubber end-pin cover
Optional: a cello stool
Click for the following files (not updated - check back later):
Practice charts
Continuing Orchestra (2nd grade)
Intermediate Orchestra (3rd grade)
Advanced Orchestra (4th/5th grade)
1st grade info (lots of helpful info for new Orchestra students)
Warm-Ups (Intermediate and Advanced Only)
Click here if your child needs a larger size instrument for more information.
Instrument Purchase information
Click here for a list of Wake County Private Teachers for String Instruments (updated one coming soon).
Click here for another list of local private teachers (from the Philharmonic Association)