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Once you have decided on an instrument, and are ready to rent, visit:
Coles Music Service - Instrument Rentals
We recommend renting an instrument for at least the first year of playing- this allows the student to find out if this is the right instrument for them, at a much lower cost than purchasing an instrument.
If you do rent or purchase, please know you will also need the following book:
****Percussion (drums) - this is the only group to use this book: "Hal Leonard School For Snare Drum A Beginning Drum Method"
All other instruments (Flute, Clarinet, Sax, Trumpet, Trombone):
-Essential Elements for Band, Book I (not included in rental)– but can be added to order at the time of rental on the Coles Website
I highly recommend getting a music stand at the time of ordering as well.
Clarinet and Saxophone players- please purchase some extra reeds at the time of renting/buying:
- Clarinet and alto sax: reeds (3 reeds minimum) - size 2 for beginners; size 2 ½ for second year students ( I suggested buying a box for the year), the following that SHOULD come with a rental: cork grease, clarinet swab/saxophone neck strap