1)Instrument= The instrument should come with a case and a bow for violin, viola, cello, or String Bass. Your child can start out with a beginner model instrument. Your child will grow out of the instrument in a couple of years and need to be refitted. The student will be sized for the instrument when they go to the suggested music stores. The instruments are measured 1/8, ¼, ½, ¾, and 4/4.

     (Suggested Music stores that offer a rental program or to purchase.)

   *Music and Arts, 8206 Agora Pkwy #110, Live Oak, Texas, TX 78154 (210)566-1920

   *Antonio Strad Violin, 10288 San Pedro Ave., San Antonio, TX, 78216 (210)349-9788

   *Terra Nova Violins 6983 Blanco Rd, San Antonio, TX 78216 (210)349-4700

   *Alamo City Strings, 12255 West Ave. San Antonio TX 7826 (210) 341-0500

 

    2) Shoulder Rest is required for violins and violas.  (Suggested Brands for shoulder rest: KUN, Artino, VIVA)

    3) Rock Stop is required for cellos and basses (There is not a recommended brand for the Rock Stop)

    4)Soft Cloth for cleaning the rosin off the instrument

    5) Extra set of strings for violin and viola

    6) Measures of Success for String Orchestra Book 1 for Violin, Viola, Cello, and Double Bas

    7) Black one inch binder

    8) notebook paper to take notes

    9) Rosin

   10)  Pencils

   11)  Pencil Pouch                      

    12) white index cards    

    13 small metronome to practice with

    14) small metronome to practice with

    15)  Snark clip-on tuner

    16) Finger board tapes

                              ***Please label everything with your child’s name on it. *****

 

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Mrs. Melissa Barrera                                         

Jordan Intermediate School                   

mbarrera@scuc.txed.net