Level 6:
Violin Required Materials:
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Instrument outfit – violin (fine tuners on every string), bow, and case
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1/2" or 1" Binder (black)
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3-ring pencil pouch (placed in the binder)
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Solos will be assigned individually and will need to be purchased when assigned
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Melodious Double-Stops Josephine Trott
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Kreutzer 42 Studies for VIOLIN International Music Company Edition
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Folding music stand
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Clip-on vibration tuner
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Metronome
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Shoulder rest
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Rosin
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Microfiber cloth (to wipe away sweat and rosin)
Links for Purchase or Reference:
Melodious Double Stops:
Amazon.com: Trott: Melodious Double-Stops for the Violin (Complete)
Kreutzer 42 Studies for VIOLIN International Music Company Edition:
Amazon.com: 42 Studies for Violin by Rodolphe Kreutzer
Folding music stand:
Peak Music Stand: SMS-20 Collapsible Music 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:
Shoulder rest:
You must purchase the appropriate size for your instrument:
3/4 - 4/4 violins
Amazon.com: EVEREST EZ-4A Violin Shoulder Rest 4/4 Size - Adjustable to 3/4 Size
Rosin:
Amazon.com: Pirastro Oliv/Evah Rosin For Violin-Viola
Microfiber rosin cloth:
Viola Required Materials:
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Instrument outfit – viola (fine tuners on every string), bow, and case
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1/2" or 1" Binder (black)
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3-ring pencil pouch (placed in the binder)
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Solos will be assigned individually and will need to be purchased when assigned
-
Melodious Double-Stops Josephine Trott
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Kreutzer 42 Studies for VIOLA International Music Company Edition
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Folding music stand
-
Clip-on vibration tuner
-
Metronome
-
Shoulder rest
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Rosin
-
Microfiber cloth (to wipe away sweat and rosin)
Links for Purchase or Reference:
Melodious Double Stops:
Amazon.com: Josephine Trott - Melodious Double-Stops, Book I: transcribed for viola by Jane Daniel
Kreutzer 42 Studies for VIOLA International Music Company Edition:
Folding music stand:
Peak Music Stand: SMS-20 Collapsible Music 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:
Shoulder rest:
You must purchase the appropriate size for your instrument:
13" - 14" violas
Amazon.com: EVEREST EZ-4A Violin Shoulder Rest 4/4 Size - Adjustable to 3/4 Size
15 - 16 1/2" violas
Amazon.com: Everest EZ Model Shoulder Rest for 15"-16 1/2" Viola
Rosin:
Amazon.com: Pirastro Oliv/Evah Rosin For Violin-Viola
Microfiber rosin cloth:
Cello Required Materials:
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Instrument outfit – cello (with fine tuners on all strings), bow, and case
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1/2" or 1" Binder (black)
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3-ring pencil pouch (placed in the binder)
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Solos will be assigned individually and will have to be purchased once they are assigned
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Popper Etude Book
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Art of Scales Book
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Folding music stand
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Clip-on vibration tuner
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Metronome
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Endpin stopper
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Rosin
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Microfiber cloth (to wipe away rosin and sweat)
Links for Purchase or Reference:
Popper Etude Book: https://www.swstrings.com/product/music/cello/SH-50262550
Folding music stand:
Peak Music Stand: SMS-20 Collapsible Music 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:
Endpin stopper:
Amazon.com: Xeros Endpin Anchor: Cello
Rosin:
Amazon.com: Pirastro Cello Rosin
Microfiber cloth:
Bass Required Materials:
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Instrument outfit – bass, bow, and case
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1/2" or 1" Binder (black)
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3-ring pencil pouch (placed in the binder)
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Solos will be assigned individually and will have to be purchased once they are assigned
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Bach Six Cello Suites for Double Bass (Bernat edition)
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Vance Scale Book
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Folding music stand
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Clip-on vibration tuner
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Metronome
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Endpin stopper
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Rosin
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Microfiber cloth (to wipe away sweat and rosin)
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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
Links for Purchase or Reference:
Vance Scale Book:
Southwest Strings: Vade Mecum for Bass
Bach 6 Cello Suites for DB (Bernat):
Southwest Strings: Bach — Six Suites, BWV 1007-12 for Solo Bass
Folding music stand:
Peak Music Stand: SMS-20 Collapsible Music 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:
Microfiber cloth:
Rosin:
Amazon.com: VP-036B Series VI/All Weather Bow Rosin - Double Bass
Endpin Stopper:
Amazon.com: The Original Slipstop Endpin Rest for Cello - Black
Bow case:
Bass players using a school instrument for class MUST use their personal bow. They MUST transport their bow in a bow case:
Optional:
Bass stool: