What Do I Need For Strings Class?
Information regarding where to rent an instrument and what book to purchase are listed here. Your child will also receive a folder with the Strings Handbook and various flyers from music vendors once their registration form is submitted. Please have your child bring their instrument and book to the first class. There are a limited number of school instruments available to those in financial need on a first come, first serve basis. Please contact me as soon as possible because the instruments go quickly. Please email me at [email protected] or call me at (410) 313-5006.
What will I need for Strings?
1. All string students will need a method book for class. The books are as follows:
Please make sure you purchase the correct book for your instrument.
3rd Grade, 4th and 5th Grade BEGINNERS:
Essential Elements for Strings, Book 1
Written by Michael Allen, Robert Gillespie & Pamela Hayes
4th Grade Orchestra:
Essential Elements for Strings, Book 1
Written by Michael Allen, Robert Gillespie & Pamela Hayes
5th Grade Orchestra:
Essential Elements for Strings, Book 2
Written by Michael Allen, Robert Gillespie & Pamela Hayes
Music and Arts and Mike’s Music will have the book in stock. Please call first to make sure.
Please remember to purchase the correct book for your instrument as well as level. Please bring the instrument and book to the first day of class.
2. A shoulder rest for violins and violas and a rock stop for cello students.
Beginner violin or viola students can purchase a shoulder rest sponge from the music stores that come in different colors.
3. Cello students should purchase a rock stop. They are available at most music stores.
4. A music stand. There is no need to purchase the starter kit at Music and Arts but a music stand is a must for practice.
Renting Instruments
I recommend that all Beginner string students rent an instrument. There are vendors in the area that have quite reasonable rental plans for the first three months. The rental price will increase after the initial three- month period. All students will receive vendor flyers in their music folders as well as the Strings Handbook.
Below is a list a music vendors where you may rent your child's instrument. Please take your child with you to be measured for the proper size instrument. It is very important that your child has the correct size instrument. An instrument that is too big will only result in frustrating the student. Music and Arts Center will also have the method books in stock. It is always best to call first and make sure.
There are various music vendors where you may rent an instrument.VERY IMPORTANT- Please take your child with you to be measured for the correct size.
What will I need for Strings?
1. All string students will need a method book for class. The books are as follows:
Please make sure you purchase the correct book for your instrument.
3rd Grade, 4th and 5th Grade BEGINNERS:
Essential Elements for Strings, Book 1
Written by Michael Allen, Robert Gillespie & Pamela Hayes
4th Grade Orchestra:
Essential Elements for Strings, Book 1
Written by Michael Allen, Robert Gillespie & Pamela Hayes
5th Grade Orchestra:
Essential Elements for Strings, Book 2
Written by Michael Allen, Robert Gillespie & Pamela Hayes
Music and Arts and Mike’s Music will have the book in stock. Please call first to make sure.
Please remember to purchase the correct book for your instrument as well as level. Please bring the instrument and book to the first day of class.
2. A shoulder rest for violins and violas and a rock stop for cello students.
Beginner violin or viola students can purchase a shoulder rest sponge from the music stores that come in different colors.
3. Cello students should purchase a rock stop. They are available at most music stores.
4. A music stand. There is no need to purchase the starter kit at Music and Arts but a music stand is a must for practice.
Renting Instruments
I recommend that all Beginner string students rent an instrument. There are vendors in the area that have quite reasonable rental plans for the first three months. The rental price will increase after the initial three- month period. All students will receive vendor flyers in their music folders as well as the Strings Handbook.
Below is a list a music vendors where you may rent your child's instrument. Please take your child with you to be measured for the proper size instrument. It is very important that your child has the correct size instrument. An instrument that is too big will only result in frustrating the student. Music and Arts Center will also have the method books in stock. It is always best to call first and make sure.
There are various music vendors where you may rent an instrument.VERY IMPORTANT- Please take your child with you to be measured for the correct size.
- Music and Arts Center- (410) 461-1844,Chatham Station
- Mike’s Music- (410) 465- 0700, Ellicott City
- Menchey Music Service, Inc.- (410) 848- 7585, Westminster
- Perrin & Associates- (410) 539-0043, Baltimore (by appointment only)
- Woodbridge Music Shop- (410) 203-9665 Ellicott City
- Potter’s Violins-(800) 317-9452/ (301) 652-7070 Bethesda
- Gailes Violin Shop-(1-800) 245-3167/ (310) 474-4300,College Park