Spanish Translation:
6th Grade Orchestra
6th Grade Orchestra students will need the following supplies for class. You can get everything from Ward-Brodt Music which is our neighborhood music store. You can also call them at 608-661-8600 or visit them at their store located at 5976 Executive Drive Ste A in Fitchburg, WI 53719.
- An instrument and bow in good repair with a case. Usually students rent this from Ward-Brodt but they might also own one or need a school instrument. Please contact Mrs. Barnard right away if you need help with this. Everyone needs to have their instrument figured out before the school year starts so we can start playing right away! :D
- Shoulder Rest for Violins/Violas. We start with some sort of sponge and might work our way to a more structured rest. This can be anywhere from $5 - $20 depending on what you might need to fit.
- Rock Stop for Cellos/Basses This is what we call the rubber end pin stopper and all instruments with an endpin need one. They are around $9.
- Rosin This is included with your rental but might need to be purchase if it is broken or lost. This is usually less expensive and around $2.
- Music Stand This is needed for practicing at home because holding a string instrument with proper technique is really really important. If you are trying to read music off of the floor or propped up on something that isn't high enough it will give you bad habits! These cost around $15.
- Measures of Success Book 1 for the correct instrument! This book will be our textbook and guide students as they learn how to play. These are around $10.
7th Grade Orchestra
7th Grade Orchestra students will need everything that the 6th Grade Orchestra students need EXCEPT you need this book:
Sound Innovations for String Orchestra Book 2
Sound Innovations for String Orchestra Book 2
8th Grade Orchestra
8th Grade Orchestra students will need everything that the 6th Grade Orchestra students need EXCEPT you will need this book:
Sound Innovations for String Orchestra Book 2
8th Graders will also a combination of musictheory.net and stringskills.com exercises to extend beyond this book.
Sound Innovations for String Orchestra Book 2
8th Graders will also a combination of musictheory.net and stringskills.com exercises to extend beyond this book.