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Level 1:

 

Violin Required Materials:

  • Instrument outfit – violin (fine tuners on every string), bow, and case

  • Essential Elements Violin Book 1 – published after 2000

  • Suzuki Violin Book 1

  • Wohlfahrt Book 1 Edited by Rachel Barton Pine

  • 1/2" or 1" Binder (black)

  • 3-ring pencil pouch (placed in the binder)

  • 2 pencils (in the pencil pouch)

  • Fingernail clipper (in the pencil pouch)

  • Folding music stand

  • Clip-on vibration tuner

  • Metronome

  • Shoulder rest

  • Rosin

  • Microfiber cloth (to wipe away sweat and rosin)

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  • Optional – bow hold helper

 

Links for Purchase or Reference:

 

Essential Elements Violin Book 1:

Amazon.com: Essential Elements 1 Violin

 

Suzuki Violin Book 1:

Amazon.com: Suzuki Violin School, Vol 1: Violin Part

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Wohlfahrt Book 1:

Amazon.com: Foundation Studies for the Violin, Volume 1 - 60 First Position Studies (From Opp. 45, 54, 74) (Book w/DVD, Edited and Revised by Rachel Barton Pine Violin)

 

Folding music stand:

Amazon.com: GLEAM Sheet Music Stand - Full Metal with Carrying Bag, Phone Holder, Sheet Music Folder and Clip, 5 in 1 Desktop Book Stand

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Clip-on vibration tuner:

Amazon.com: Snark ST-8 Super Tight Clip On Tuner (Current Model): Musical Instruments

 

Metronome:

Using an app via your phone/tablet is best. If you don't own a phone/tablet, please use this link:

Amazon.com: Metronome Tuner, Rechargeable 3 In 1 Digital Metronome Tuner Tone Generator for Guitar, Bass, Violin, Ukulele and Chromatic, Clarinet, Trumpet, Flute, Tuners for All Instruments

 

Shoulder rest:

You must purchase the appropriate size for your instrument:

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1/2 violins​

Amazon.com: Everest EZ2A Violin Shoulder Rest 1/2 Size

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3/4 - 4/4 violins​​

Amazon.com: EVEREST EZ-4A Violin Shoulder Rest 4/4 Size - Adjustable to 3/4 Size​

 

Rosin:

Amazon.com: D'Addario Violin Rosin Guard with Light Rosin - Rosin for Violin, Cello, Viola, Double Bass - Shock Absorbent - Magnetic Attachment - Easy Grip - Dishwasher Safe

 

Microfiber rosin cloth:

Amazon.com: MI&VI Synthetic Chamois Microfiber Instrument Cleaning & Polishing Cloth for Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass, Guitar, Saxophone, Flute 12x12in (Charcoal-Grey): Musical Instruments

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Viola Required Materials:

  • Instrument outfit – viola (fine tuners on every string), bow, and case

  • Essential Elements Viola Book 1 – published after 2000

  • Suzuki Viola Book 1

  • Wohlfahrt Book 1 Edited by Rachel Barton Pine

  • 1/2 or 1" Binder (black)

  • 3-ring pencil pouch (placed in the binder)

  • 2 pencils (in the pencil pouch)

  • Fingernail clipper (in the pencil pouch)

  • Folding music stand

  • Clip-on vibration tuner

  • Metronome

  • Shoulder rest

  • Rosin

  • Microfiber cloth (to wipe away sweat and rosin)

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  • Optional – bow hold helper

 

Links for Purchase or Reference:

 

Essential Elements Viola Book 1:

Amazon.com: Essential Elements for Strings - Book 1 with EEi: Viola (9780634038181): Gillespie, Robert, Tellejohn Hayes, Pamela, Allen, Michael: Books

 

Suzuki Viola Book 1:

Amazon.com: Suzuki Viola School, Vol 1: Viola Part (9780874872415): Alfred Music: Books

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Wohlfahrt Book 1:

Amazon.com: Foundation Studies for the Viola - Book 1: 60 First Position Studies (from Op. 45, 54, 74) - Book & DVD

 

Folding music stand:

Amazon.com: GLEAM Sheet Music Stand - Full Metal with Carrying Bag, Phone Holder, Sheet Music Folder and Clip, 5 in 1 Desktop Book Stand

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Clip-on vibration tuner:

Amazon.com: Snark ST-8 Super Tight Clip On Tuner (Current Model): Musical Instruments

 

Metronome:

Using an app via your phone/tablet is best. If you don't own a phone/tablet, please use this link:

Amazon.com: Metronome Tuner, Rechargeable 3 In 1 Digital Metronome Tuner Tone Generator for Guitar, Bass, Violin, Ukulele and Chromatic,Clarinet, Trumpet, Flute, Tuners for All Instruments

 

Shoulder rest:

You must purchase the appropriate size for your instrument:

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12" violas

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Amazon.com: Everest EZ2A Violin Shoulder Rest 1/2 Size

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13" - 14" violas

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Amazon.com: EVEREST EZ-4A Violin Shoulder Rest 4/4 Size - Adjustable to 3/4 Size

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15 - 16 1/2" violas

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Amazon.com: Everest EZ Model Shoulder Rest for 15"-16 1/2" Viola

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Rosin:

Amazon.com: D'Addario Violin Rosin Guard with Light Rosin - Rosin for Violin, Cello, Viola, Double Bass - Shock Absorbent - Magnetic Attachment - Easy Grip - Dishwasher Safe

 

Microfiber rosin cloth:

Amazon.com: MI&VI Synthetic Chamois Microfiber Instrument Cleaning & Polishing Cloth for Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass, Guitar, Saxophone, Flute 12x12in (Charcoal-Grey): Musical Instruments

 

 

Cello Required Materials: 

  • Instrument outfit – cello (with fine tuners on all strings), bow, and case

  • Essential Elements Cello Book 1 – published after 2000

  • Suzuki Cello Book 1

  • Schroder Etude Book Vol. 1

  • 1/2 "or 1" Binder (black)

  • 3-ring pencil pouch (placed in the binder)

  • 2 pencils (in the pencil pouch)

  • Fingernail clipper (in the pencil pouch)

  • Folding music stand

  • Clip-on vibration tuner

  • Metronome

  • Endpin stopper

  • Rosin

  • Microfiber cloth (to wipe away rosin and sweat)

 

Links for Purchase or Reference:

 

Essential Elements Cello Book 1:

Amazon.com: Essential Elements for Strings - Book 1 with EEi: Cello (8601400676981): Gillespie, Robert, Tellejohn Hayes, Pamela, Allen, Michael: Books

 

Suzuki Cello Book 1:

Amazon.com: Suzuki Cello School, Vol. 1: Cello Part, Revised Edition (9780874874792): Alfred Music: Books

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Schroeder Etude Book Vol. 1:

Amazon.com: Alwin Schroeder-10 Foundation Studies for Violoncello

 

Folding music stand:

Amazon.com: GLEAM Sheet Music Stand - Full Metal with Carrying Bag, Phone Holder, Sheet Music Folder and Clip, 5 in 1 Desktop Book Stand

 

Clip-on vibration tuner

Amazon.com: Snark ST-8 Super Tight Clip On Tuner (Current Model): Musical Instruments

 

Metronome:

Using an app via your phone/tablet is best. If you don't own a phone/tablet, please use this link:

Amazon.com: Metronome Tuner, Rechargeable 3 In 1 Digital Metronome Tuner Tone Generator for Guitar, Bass, Violin, Ukulele and Chromatic,Clarinet, Trumpet, Flute, Tuners for All Instruments

 

Endpin stopper:

Amazon.com: Xeros Endpin Anchor: Cello

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Rosin:  

Amazon.com: D'Addario Violin Rosin Guard with Dark Rosin - Rosin for Violin, Cello, Viola, Double Bass - Shock Absorbent - Magnetic Attachment - Easy Grip - Dishwasher Safe

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Microfiber cloth:

Amazon.com: MI&VI Synthetic Chamois Microfiber Instrument Cleaning & Polishing Cloth for Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass, Guitar, Saxophone, Flute 12x12in (Charcoal-Grey): Musical Instruments

 

 

Bass Required Materials: 

  • Instrument outfit – bass, bow, and case

  • Essential Elements Bass Book 1 – published after 2000

  • Suzuki Bass Book 1 

  • Bottesini Etude Book Part 1

  • 1/2" or 1" Binder (black)

  • 3-ring pencil pouch (placed in the binder)

  • 2 pencils (in the pencil pouch)

  • Fingernail clipper (in the pencil pouch)

  • Folding music stand

  • Clip-on vibration tuner

  • Metronome

  • Endpin stopper

  • Rosin

  • Microfiber cloth (to wipe away sweat and rosin)

  • Bow case (required for any students using a school bass for class time to transport their personal bow to and from school daily)

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  • Optional – Bass stool

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Links for Purchase or Reference:

 

Essential Elements Bass Book 1:

Amazon.com: Essential Elements for Strings - Double Bass Book 1 with EEi online Resources | Double Bass Method Songbook and Sheet Music for School Band Students and Teachers | Comprehensive String Method

 

Suzuki Bass Book 1:

Amazon.com: Suzuki Bass School: Bass Part, Vol.1(Suzuki Method Core Materials)

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Bottesini Etude Part 1:

Southwest Strings: Bottesini — Method for Double Bass, Part 1

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Folding music stand:

Amazon.com: GLEAM Sheet Music Stand - Full Metal with Carrying Bag, Phone Holder, Sheet Music Folder and Clip, 5 in 1 Desktop Book Stand

​

Clip-on vibration tuner:

Amazon.com: Snark ST-8 Super Tight Clip On Tuner (Current Model): Musical Instruments

 

Metronome:

Using an app via your phone/tablet is best. If you don't own a phone/tablet, please use this link:

Amazon.com: Metronome Tuner, Rechargeable 3 In 1 Digital Metronome Tuner Tone Generator for Guitar, Bass, Violin, Ukulele and Chromatic,Clarinet, Trumpet, Flute, Tuners for All Instruments

 

Microfiber cloth:

Amazon.com: MI&VI Synthetic Chamois Microfiber Instrument Cleaning & Polishing Cloth for Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass, Guitar, Saxophone, Flute 12x12in (Charcoal-Grey): Musical Instruments

 

Bass Soft Rosin: 

Amazon.com: D'Addario Violin Rosin Guard with Dark Rosin - Rosin for Violin, Cello, Viola, Double Bass - Shock Absorbent - Magnetic Attachment - Easy Grip - Dishwasher Safe

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Endpin Stopper:

Amazon.com: The Original Slipstop Endpin Rest for Cello - Black

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Bow case:

Bass players using a school instrument for class MUST use their personal bow.  They MUST transport their bow in a bow case:

Amazon.com: Black case Double bass bow Case Carbon Fiber Bass Bow Box 2pcs Bow Bag Black hard case (black)

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Optional:

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Bass stool: 

Amazon.com: Liquid Stands Guitar Stool Adjustable Stool - Standard Musician Drum Throne with Backrest - Guitar Seat Drum Seat, Musician Chair, Chair for Adults, Kids, Drummer and Guitarist

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