REQUIRED MATERIALS
All students will need an instrument in good working condition to use for Orchestra and Band. Instruments can be rented from several local music stores. Please visit the "Music Stores" page on this website for local music stores where you can rent an instrument and get the required method book. Please refer to the supply list below for other required materials.
An Important Note About Instruments
Renting an instrument is highly recommended over purchasing an instrument.
String instruments come in different sizes and your student will likely need to go up in size at some point. The only instrument we would recommend purchasing is a Bell Kit if your student has signed up for Percussion.
PLEASE DO NOT BUY A CHEAP INSTRUMENT ONLINE.
Low cost instruments are usually poor quality and will make it difficult for your student to play. If you find an instrument and are unsure about it's quality, please contact Mrs. McKay ([email protected])
All students should have an instrument by the week of September 27.
If you have any questions about obtaining an instrument, please contact Mrs. McKay ([email protected]).
Can my child borrow an instrument from the school?
YES! There are limited school instruments available for students with financial need. These requests will be dealt with on a first-come-first-served basis. You will be able to request a school instrument on the enrollment form. In order to borrow a school instrument, families must have completed their Family File and the DLES Instrument Borrowing Training.
An Important Note About Instruments
Renting an instrument is highly recommended over purchasing an instrument.
String instruments come in different sizes and your student will likely need to go up in size at some point. The only instrument we would recommend purchasing is a Bell Kit if your student has signed up for Percussion.
PLEASE DO NOT BUY A CHEAP INSTRUMENT ONLINE.
Low cost instruments are usually poor quality and will make it difficult for your student to play. If you find an instrument and are unsure about it's quality, please contact Mrs. McKay ([email protected])
All students should have an instrument by the week of September 27.
If you have any questions about obtaining an instrument, please contact Mrs. McKay ([email protected]).
Can my child borrow an instrument from the school?
YES! There are limited school instruments available for students with financial need. These requests will be dealt with on a first-come-first-served basis. You will be able to request a school instrument on the enrollment form. In order to borrow a school instrument, families must have completed their Family File and the DLES Instrument Borrowing Training.
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Method Book
The method book pictured can be purchased online and at local music stores. Please be sure to get the book for your child's instrument. Renting From a Music Store? String instruments rented from a music store should come with the other required material. You may need to purchase a foam sponge shoulder rest. |
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Method Book
The method book pictured can be purchased online and at local music stores. Please be sure to get the book for your child's instrument. NOTE: The Percussion book is more expensive than others instrument books because it contains music for multiple instruments Renting From a Music Store? Band instruments rented from a music store should come with the other required materials. If your student is playing Clarinet or Saxophone you will need to purchase reeds. |
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