• Basic Supply List

    All students need the following materials each year to be successful in orchestra class. 

    Violins and Violas

    • Instrument, Bow, Case
    • Rosin
    • Instrument Cloth - most stores provide this for free with your instrument rental
    • Kun OR Everest model shoulder rest
    • D'Addario NS micro tuner
    • Metronome (free phone apps work fine)- Korg TM-60 model also excellent
    • Folding Music Stand (black wire)
    • Designated Orchestra Black three-ring binder 1-inch
    • 4 section dividers in binder- labeled Notes, Technique, Orchestra Music, and Practice Reflections
    • Pencils (Mechanical or Wood)
    • Zipper three ring pouch (To hold all of your pencils)​
    • Technique Books (see book list below)

    Cellos

    • Instrument, Bow, Case
    • Rosin
    • Instrument Cloth - Most stores provide this for free with your rental
    • Rock Stop - necessary when playing on non-carpeted surfaces, such as in our classroom
    • A hard chair or stool - you should be able to sit comfortably with your feet flat on the floor and your knees at a right angle. Should not have arm rests.
    • Korg TM-60 Metronome/Tuner with contact microphone
    • Folding Music Stand (black wire)
    • Designated Orchestra Black three-ring binder 1-inch
    • 4 section dividers in binder- labeled Notes, Technique, Orchestra Music, and Practice Reflections  
    • Pencils (Mechanical or Wood)
    • Zipper three ring pouch (To hold all of your pencils, rock stop, and tuner)​
    • Technique Books (see book list below)

    Basses

    • Instrument, Case, Bow
    • Rosin - Bass rosin is SPECIAL! I recommend Kolstein brand. Pops is an acceptable alternative
    • Instrument Cloth - Most stores provide this for free with your rental
    • Rock Stop - necessary when playing on non-carpeted surfaces, such as our stage
    • Stool - height depends on your height. Generally, a 24" stool works for beginners. Target has a great inexpensive option
    • Korg TM-60 Metronome/Tuner with contact mic
    • Folding Music Stand (black wire)
    • Designated Orchestra Black three-ring binder 1-inch
    • 4 section dividers in binder- labeled Notes, Technique, Orchestra Music, and Practice Reflections  
    • Pencils (Mechanical or Wood)
    • Zipper three ring pouch (To hold all of your pencils, rock stop, and tuner)​​
    • Technique Books (see book list below)

  • Book List

    All students must purchase their own method books for the year. These books can be purchased from a rental shop, or online through retailers like Amazon, Shar, and Southwest Strings. Students will use their books every day in class and practice from them at home. When purchasing a book, please make sure it is for the correct instrument.

    Beginning Book List

    • Essential Elements Book One
    • Essential Elements Book Two

    Sinfonia Orchestra

    • Essential Elements Book One
    • Essential Elements Book Two

    Philharmonic Orchestra

    • Essential Elements Book Two
    • Essential Technique (sometimes known as essential elements book 3)

    Chamber Orchestra

    • Essential Elements Book Two
    • Essential Technique (sometimes known as essential elements book 3