4th Grade Orchestra Supply ListBelow are the supplies required for each student in 4th Grade Orchestra, in addition to an instrument. 4th Grade students are offered an instrument rental through the Sachem Central School District for an annual rental. Contracts for school instruments will be distributed at the start of the school year.
All supplies can be purchased through local music vendors. If you choose to purchase any supplies or books online, please be sure you specify the exact product you need, as it is easy to see a title and assume it is the correct item. Be sure to bring this list with you when you shop, to make sure you remember to purchase everything you need. Also, please mark your book and other belongings with your full name. All orchestra students should have a folding music stand for practice at home. Using a music stand during practice is the best way to ensure proper posture is being used. Violin: a Shoulder rest* for your specific instrument/size, rosin, a small cloth to wipe off instrument, one 1-inch binder, a separate bag to keep orchestra supplies in (they will not all fit in the case), Lesson Book: Essential Elements 2000, Book 1 for Violin Viola: a Shoulder rest* for your specific instrument/size, rosin, a small cloth to wipe off instrument, one 1-inch binder, a separate bag to keep orchestra supplies in (they will not all fit in the case), Lesson Book: Essential Elements 2000, Book 1 for Viola *For violin & viola, A Kun or Resonans brand shoulder rest is required, NOT A SHOULDER PAD OR SPONGE.* Shoulder rests are sized to a specific instrument, so please bring your instrument with you when buying a shoulder rest. If you do not yet have your instrument, Mrs. Fischer will let you know what size shoulder rest you need. Cello: A cello endpin anchor or a cello strap, rosin, a small cloth to wipe off instrument, one 1-inch binder, a separate bag to keep orchestra supplies in (they will not all fit in the case), Lesson Book: Essential Elements 2000, Book 1 for Cello Bass: A rockstop (NO endpin anchors!), rosin, a small cloth to wipe off instrument, one 1-inch binder, a separate bag to keep orchestra supplies in (they will not all fit in the case), Lesson Book: Essential Elements 2000, Book 1 for Bass |
5th Grade Orchestra Supply ListBelow are the supplies required for each student in 5th Grade Orchestra, in addition to an instrument. In 5th Grade, cellos and basses are provided by the Sachem Central School District for an annual rental. VIOLINS and VIOLAS are not provided by the school in 5th Grade and the responsibility to provide these instruments is that of the students who play them.
*For a list of musical instrument rental vendors in your area, please contact Mrs. Fischer ([email protected]) or the District Office of Music and Art at 471-1464. All supplies can be purchased through local music vendors. If you choose to purchase any supplies or books online, please be sure you specify the exact product you need, as it is easy to see a title and assume it is the correct item. Also, please mark your book and other belongings with your full name. All 5th Grade Orchestra students should have all of their materials from 4th grade including:
Please remember, as mentioned above, 5th Grade Orchestra students who play violin must provide their own instrument for 5th Grade Orchestra (and future years). |