Please make sure to fill out the "Beginning Orchestra Student Form" as well as the CMS Instrument Loan form if you are in need of a school instrument. Information about renting or purchasing an instrument is also linked below. Thank you for your help and I can't wait to meet you all!
Beginning Orchestra Information
The 6th grade orchestra is our beginning level orchestra at Crestdale. We accept all students who are willing to work hard, practice, and follow the expectations of being an excellent musician. There is a small fee that will cover the cost of your method book (Sound Innovations for String Orchestra, Book 1, Blue, for their instrument,) a t-shirt, a black 3 ring binder, and some other small items required for the class.
The required materials for this class are (each underlined item is a link to information about those items)
Instrument (some larger instruments are provided)
Shoulder Rest for Violinists and Violists
End Pin Anchor for Cello/Bass
Rosin - Will often come with a package purchased at a music store.
Pencil
One pack of Strings for your personal instrument
(Cello and Bass strings will be provided for school owned instruments)
Encouraged Supplies:
Music Stand
Tuner/Metronome (can be found free as an app!)
Better Strings
The required materials for this class are (each underlined item is a link to information about those items)
Instrument (some larger instruments are provided)
Shoulder Rest for Violinists and Violists
End Pin Anchor for Cello/Bass
Rosin - Will often come with a package purchased at a music store.
Pencil
One pack of Strings for your personal instrument
(Cello and Bass strings will be provided for school owned instruments)
Encouraged Supplies:
Music Stand
Tuner/Metronome (can be found free as an app!)
Better Strings
Recommended Brands
Instruments: Knilling, Franz Hoffman, Scherl and Roth, Glaesal, Core Academy, Eastman, Yamaha, Otto Benjamin, Strobel, Maple Leaf Strings, Revelle. These instruments can be found at music stores in the area. I HIGHLY recommend going to a string specialist to purchase/rent your instrument! You can also find these instruments used on Craigslist, Facebook Marketplace, or Reverb.com. Used instruments may need new strings, bridges, pegs, etc. Please feel free to email me if you have questions about a used instrument!
Please contact me before buying an instrument that you think is a "great deal." These "amazing deal" instruments are usually found on Amazon or Ebay and go by the name of Mendini, Cecilio, Lico, Windsor, etc. In the orchestral string world, you really do get what you pay for!!
Rosin: Any rosin will do for this level of student. I recommend the D'Adarrio Light Rosin though, as it is fairly cheap but still held in high regard in its quality.
Strings: I recommend the D'Addario Preludes for this level of student. Again, these strings are very high quality for the price. Stay away from anything cheaper than these strings!!!
Shoulder Rests: Shoulder rests are a must for Violinists and Violists. These items will help to promote proper positioning of their instrument and set them up for proper techniques later in life. Try to take your child's instrument to the store and ask to try a few out for the best fit. Look for enough padding such as the Kun brand as well as Everest as well as enough curve and height. The store should be able to help you find one that fits your child.
If you have any questions about these materials, feel free to contact me at jonathank.todd@cms.k12.nc.us or at the school: 980-343-5755
Please contact me before buying an instrument that you think is a "great deal." These "amazing deal" instruments are usually found on Amazon or Ebay and go by the name of Mendini, Cecilio, Lico, Windsor, etc. In the orchestral string world, you really do get what you pay for!!
Rosin: Any rosin will do for this level of student. I recommend the D'Adarrio Light Rosin though, as it is fairly cheap but still held in high regard in its quality.
Strings: I recommend the D'Addario Preludes for this level of student. Again, these strings are very high quality for the price. Stay away from anything cheaper than these strings!!!
Shoulder Rests: Shoulder rests are a must for Violinists and Violists. These items will help to promote proper positioning of their instrument and set them up for proper techniques later in life. Try to take your child's instrument to the store and ask to try a few out for the best fit. Look for enough padding such as the Kun brand as well as Everest as well as enough curve and height. The store should be able to help you find one that fits your child.
If you have any questions about these materials, feel free to contact me at jonathank.todd@cms.k12.nc.us or at the school: 980-343-5755
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