1st Year Student Info!

1st year student?

Follow the steps below:

1. Instrument Selection: All students must acquire an instrument to participate. See below for the different types of instruments!

2. Rental Location: Choose a rental location and click on the name to view their website:

   • Fishburn Violin Shop

   • Lisle Violin Shop

Please note: Do not purchase an instrument from any shop or online...only rent to own!

3. Rental Setup: Visit the chosen store in person to set up your rental and purchase necessary supplies. The store will assist in measuring and selecting the correct size instrument and will deliver it directly to Doerre Intermediate. Your rental includes insurance, maintenance, and the ability to change sizes as your child grows for no extra charge!

4. Additional Supplies: You will also need to acquire the following items:

   • Rosin

   • Soft polishing cloth

   • Shoulder rest (for violin/viola) or Endpin Anchor (for cello/bass) & bow quiver (bass)

   • Tuner: Korg TM 60/70 Tuner

   • Tuner clip-on microphone: Korg CM200BK Clip-On Contact Microphone

   • Folding music stand

5. Method book:

• Periods 1& 5: Essential Elements Book 1 for your instrument (you may already own this)

Contact Information: Please feel free to email us questions at jrivera4@kleinisd.net or sgrajeda1@kleinisd.net

Please note: Instruments purchased from Amazon or general music stores are not acceptable. Poor-quality instruments can lead to frustration and negatively impact the student’s experience. 

1. Violin
   Description: The smallest instrument, typically playing the melody with the highest pitch.
   Listen here: Violin Sound

2. Viola
   Description: Similar in shape to the violin but with a deeper, warmer tone. It adds depth to the orchestra's sound.
   Listen here: Viola Sound

3. Cello
   Description: Known for its rich, warm tone that is closest to the human voice. The rental instrument will be kept at home, while students will use a school instrument during classes to avoid transportation issues.
   Listen here: Cello Sound

4. Bass
   Description: Provides the foundation of the orchestra with its low pitch. It can perform in various styles, including jazz and classical. Like the cello, your rental will remain at home, and a school instrument will be used in class.
   Listen here: Bass Sound

Choose the instrument whose sound you love the most, as it will be part of your daily practice and enjoyment!