Getting an Instrument
There are at least 4 ways to get an instrument:
1. Rent-to-Own from a local music store,
Such as Summerhays or Bert Murdock (both in Orem). The cost is $15 - $40 per month for 2-3 years, but includes free maintenance, repairs, and music accessories.
2. Buy Online from a trusted instrument store.
Many instruments are available in basic models for under $200. My favorite three online stores are:
A) Woodwind Brasswind: wwbw.com
B) Interstate Music: interstatemusic.com
C) Southwest Strings: southweststrings.com
A) Woodwind Brasswind: wwbw.com
B) Interstate Music: interstatemusic.com
C) Southwest Strings: southweststrings.com
3. Buy a used instrument
From neighbors, relatives, ksl.com, or craigslist.com. I bought my son an excellent old trumpet from someone for $70! Please e-mail Mr. Winters with questions about brands or to make sure you are getting a good deal.
4. Rent from Orem Junior High.
The $70 rental fee pays for the whole school year, and instruments are rented out on a first-come first-served basis.
Cool Stuff for Your Instruments:
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Acoustagrip Shoulder RestThis is available for Violin and Viola. It is very comfortable, and fits easily into most instrument cases! The cost is $25 or less for each. Visit www.acoustagrip.com for videos, information, and to purchase.
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Rockin' RosinThis quality rosin comes in tons of cool shapes. A carefully-selected Rockin' Rosin makes a great surprise gift for your string player (Violin, Viola, and Cello)!
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Trumpet Pin
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iPhone Case
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Tie
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Music in Motion - Musical Accessories and GiftsMusic in Motion has a variety of fun and practical gifts for the young musicians in your life. From jewelry to DVDs - you can find all kinds of musical thingies here in all price ranges! Visit this online store at www.musicmotion.com.
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Great Music Links
To download free Solo/Ensemble music for band instruments, go to http://www.windsmusic.com.
For help learning note names, rhythms, and fingerings, download NinGenius Music on your iPad.
To download and print a fingering chart for your instrument, visit FingeringCharts.Org.
To find recordings of most of the songs we are playing or any available sheet music, visit jwpepper.com.
For buying instruments and music supplies online, check out these three stores:
Interstate Music
Woodwind/Brasswind
Southwest Strings
For help with playing the violin, check out the amazing website violinonline.com. Their fingering pages are awesome!
For jazz improvisation help, go to improvpathways.com.
For the Orem High Marching Band, go to ohs.mymusiced.com.
For the Timpanogos Band & Orchestra, go to timpanogosband.org.
To contact Mr. Bowman of the Mountain View Band & Orchestra, e-mail at jbowman@alpinedistrict.org.
For a fascinating article on the effects of Music on the Brain, go to jonlieffmd.com.
For help learning note names, rhythms, and fingerings, download NinGenius Music on your iPad.
To download and print a fingering chart for your instrument, visit FingeringCharts.Org.
To find recordings of most of the songs we are playing or any available sheet music, visit jwpepper.com.
For buying instruments and music supplies online, check out these three stores:
Interstate Music
Woodwind/Brasswind
Southwest Strings
For help with playing the violin, check out the amazing website violinonline.com. Their fingering pages are awesome!
For jazz improvisation help, go to improvpathways.com.
For the Orem High Marching Band, go to ohs.mymusiced.com.
For the Timpanogos Band & Orchestra, go to timpanogosband.org.
To contact Mr. Bowman of the Mountain View Band & Orchestra, e-mail at jbowman@alpinedistrict.org.
For a fascinating article on the effects of Music on the Brain, go to jonlieffmd.com.
