Orchestra Supply List for 2021-2022
- 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.**
- Instrument Accessories –
- Violin/Viola – Shoulder rest. Adjustable shoulder rest that is the appropriate size for the instrument.
- Cello/Bass – Rockstop. Either a rubber rockstop or a strap for cellos.
- Everyone - Rosin, (or Bass Rosin) and cleaning cloth
- Black three ring binder 1”& 3 Binder Dividers – labeled, Warmups, Music, and Handouts
- 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).
- 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.
- Beginning & Philharmonic Orchestra – Essential Elements for Strings Book 1 (orange on cover)
- Symphony Orchestra – Essential Elements for Strings Book 2 (Purple on cover)