Strings Materials
- An instrument
- Essential Elements Book 1 (Beginning/ Intermediate Orchestra)
- Essential Elements Book 2 (Advanced Orchestra)
- A music stand for home practicing
- A shoulder rest (such as a Kun) or sponge for violins and violas
- Rosin
- A soft cloth for wiping rosin off the strings (a piece of an old t-shirt, old washcloth, or baby cloth works great!)
- A rock stop for cellos/ basses if your child will practice on hardwood floors or tiled floor (If your child is practicing on carpet, a rock stop is not necessary
- A 1/2 or 1 inch binder for handouts and sheet music (must be able to open flat)
- 2 pencils kept in the case or binder at all times
- A metronome/ tuner is highly recommended for all Advanced Orchestra members