What are the equipment needs for my child?
Items needed to participate in the Orchestra Class:
* INSTRUMENT; the School District does not have any instruments to rent.
* BOOK - ‘Essential Elements for Strings 2000’ with CD and DVD - cost is around $10.00
**5th grade only** Other grades may need a book on a need basis.
* Lint-free Rag to wipe rosin and finger prints off of their instrument. A cloth can be purchased from Mrs. Hershey for 50 cents.
* PENCIL in their case or folder at all times
* Sponge or shoulder rest - violin and viola - a sponge can be a good first option, but you will soon want a shoulder rest.
Shoulder rests can be purchased from Ward-brodt or sharmusic.com
Mrs. Hershey recommends the Kun or Everest shoulder rest. They each have their own fit and it is best to try them out prior to
purchase. You can also purchase through sharmusic.com or swstrings.com Each company has a good reputation with working
with string students and their families.
* Rock stop - cello - to keep the cello endpin from slipping on a wood or tile floor
There are many types of rock stops. Ask what might work best. At school we use the chair strap, or a round rock stop.
* Folding Music Stand for practicing at home
* Extra set of Strings (optional)
INSTRUMENT RENTAL: If you do not have a Violin, Viola or Cello, you can rent one from the following Music Stores in the Madison area. There are other places to rent or buy also.
Students should check their instrument size at least once a year with their teacher.
· Ward-Brodt Music Mall: 661-8600
Steve Mellin is our representative
Information sheet link
Heid Music: 829-1969; 7948 Tree Lane
Taft Violins: 1 Odana Ct, Madison, WI 53719 - 345-8623 -- He does deal in all things strings, not just
violins. http://www.taftviolins.com/
* INSTRUMENT; the School District does not have any instruments to rent.
* BOOK - ‘Essential Elements for Strings 2000’ with CD and DVD - cost is around $10.00
**5th grade only** Other grades may need a book on a need basis.
* Lint-free Rag to wipe rosin and finger prints off of their instrument. A cloth can be purchased from Mrs. Hershey for 50 cents.
* PENCIL in their case or folder at all times
* Sponge or shoulder rest - violin and viola - a sponge can be a good first option, but you will soon want a shoulder rest.
Shoulder rests can be purchased from Ward-brodt or sharmusic.com
Mrs. Hershey recommends the Kun or Everest shoulder rest. They each have their own fit and it is best to try them out prior to
purchase. You can also purchase through sharmusic.com or swstrings.com Each company has a good reputation with working
with string students and their families.
* Rock stop - cello - to keep the cello endpin from slipping on a wood or tile floor
There are many types of rock stops. Ask what might work best. At school we use the chair strap, or a round rock stop.
* Folding Music Stand for practicing at home
* Extra set of Strings (optional)
INSTRUMENT RENTAL: If you do not have a Violin, Viola or Cello, you can rent one from the following Music Stores in the Madison area. There are other places to rent or buy also.
Students should check their instrument size at least once a year with their teacher.
· Ward-Brodt Music Mall: 661-8600
Steve Mellin is our representative
Information sheet link
Heid Music: 829-1969; 7948 Tree Lane
Taft Violins: 1 Odana Ct, Madison, WI 53719 - 345-8623 -- He does deal in all things strings, not just
violins. http://www.taftviolins.com/