Orchestra Supply List for 2021-2022 

  1. Instrument – (violin, viola, cello, bass) Sized correctly by a teacher or professional at a string shop. It is highly recommended that you start by renting an instrument from a string shop. Please do not buy an instrument from Walmart, Craigslist, or an online vendor. I recommend visiting local String Instrument vendors. There are also a limited number of instruments that can be rented based on financial need for $25 per semester. Please ask Ms. McCarthy to rent a school instrument.**  

  1. Instrument Accessories – 
    1. Violin/Viola – Shoulder rest. Adjustable shoulder rest that is the appropriate size for the instrument.
    2. Cello/Bass – Rockstop. Either a rubber rockstop or a strap for cellos. 
    3. Everyone - Rosin, (or Bass Rosin) and cleaning cloth

  1. Black three ring binder 1”& 3 Binder Dividers – labeled, Warmups, Music, and Handouts

  1. Clip-On Chromatic Tuner– This clip on tuner is for classroom/home use and must affix to the instrument to be used for personal tuning. You can either purchase a tuner that clips directly to the bridge or scroll (ex. Snark SN or ST models, D’addario NS micro, Eclipse tuner, or similar), or a tuner that has a detachable pick-up clip (ex. Korg Tuner with Korg CM-200 contact microphone, or similar).
  2. Method Book – See below for the appropriate book for each class, this can be purchased in most music stores or online. Make sure it is the correct book for the specific instrument: violin, viola, cello, bass.
    1. Beginning & Philharmonic Orchestra – Essential Elements for Strings Book 1 (orange on cover)
    2. Symphony Orchestra – Essential Elements for Strings Book 2 (Purple on cover)
**Financial limitations should never be a reason that a student cannot participate in orchestra. If your financial situation limits you from obtaining any of the supplies or instruments, please reach out to Ms. McCarthy. She will discreetly make sure that students are equipped with what they need to be successful including binders, method books, tuners, or instruments.

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