Monday, August 11, 2014

Strings/Orchestra Supply List


    Strings/Orchestra Supply List

Instrument – Violin, Viola, Cello or Bass

·         Students must have a working instrument that meets or exceeds MENC standards for quality and adjustment.

·         Billinghurst has a limited number of instruments to check out to students for a maintenance fee.

·         Better quality instruments are available through local retailers to rent or purchase.  You may go to the stores directly or you may attend Rental Night on Tuesday, August 19th from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Billinghurst Cafeteria.

·         Students must be sized for instruments by Mrs. Neidhold.

·         Please DO NOT buy an instrument off of Ebay or Craig's List.  Years ago I bought a viola for $150 and had to spend an additional $200 to make the instrument playable.  (It's still a terrible instrument and I don't use it--a sad waste of money.)  This does not mean there are not decent instruments on Ebay or Craig's List, it means that you cannot be guaranteed of the quality and experience has shown that these instruments are seldom good enough.

General Supplies

·         All students must have their own rosin.  Bass players should own Pops rosin.  You may buy rosin in class.  Please use a permanent marker to write the student’s name on the rosin and case.

·         Violins and Violas will have shoulder rests checked out to them in class.  There is a $7 replacement fee for lost or damaged shoulder rests.

·         Cello and bass players will have straps or Xeros checked out to them in class.  There is a $20 replacement fee for straps and a $10 replacement fee for Xeros.

·         Pencil

·         A music stand for home practice.

·         We do not use “Essential Elements” at Billinghurst.  You are not required to purchase this book.

Music Binders & Books

·         All music & CDs will be passed out in class.  The $10 fee covers all music and CDs.

Performance Uniform

·         Black pants or skirt (skirts must cover knees when sitting)

·         Black socks or nylons

·         Black shoes

·         Black Billinghurst Performing Arts T-Shirt.

·         There are a limited number of shoes and pants students may check out from the Clothes Closet.

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