Start of the School Year 2025
Instrument Rental & Class Supplies
EACH STUDENT NEEDS THIER OWN:
Links to teacher approved shops (click here):
- INSTRUMENT OUTFIT (Rental or Student Owned - for home practice, assignments, & concerts)
- NAME TAG (Fill out and attach to your case - may be include with rental instrument outfit)
- SHOULDER REST (for Violins & Violas) OR A ROCKSTOP (for Cellos & Basses)
- METHOD BOOK (Essential Elements Book 1 = Beginning Orchestra)
- ROSIN (to use on the bow - may included with rental instrument outfit)
- SHEET MUSIC BINDER (a 3 ringed 1 and 1/2 inch size binder)
- TUNER / METRONOME (Clip on device or free tuning / metronome app on phone)
- CLEANING CLOTH (a clean, dry, cloth - may be included with rental outfit)
- MUSIC STAND (to keep and use at home when practicing)
Links to teacher approved shops (click here):
Orchestra Class Overview Letter & Contact Form
Contact Info Form
Please fill out the online form if you haven't already!
Join Orchestra & Give your Brain a Full Body Workout!!!
Instrument info & sizing
(TEACHER APPROVED INSTRUMENT SHOPS)
Palmer Violin Shop
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Saied Music
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Palen Music
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KC Strings
(Kansas City) |
LOCAL INSTRUMENT SHOPS
(Don't use Guitar Shops, Pawn Shops, etc.)
(Don't use Guitar Shops, Pawn Shops, etc.)
Online Approved Instrument Shops
(Don't use Ebay, Craigslist, Amazon, etc.)
(Don't use Ebay, Craigslist, Amazon, etc.)
Shar Music
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Robertson & Sons
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Southwest Strings
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Every student will need their own instrument at home to practice and in class for rehearsal:
Violin and Viola: This will be the same instrument that you use in class (traditional/hybrid/virtual).
Cello & Bass: You will have your personal instrument that is for home practice (and concerts) and you will use a school instrument in class (Traditional/Hybrid). Cello students who wish to play their personal instrument in class may do so as long as you have a way to safely bring it back and forth from home to school (the bus is not a very safe mode of transport for larger instruments).
Please use the links above to find teacher approved instrument shops both locally and online.
School Instrument Usage:
We have a limited number of school instruments that can be loaned to a student based on need and availability.
We ask that before requesting to use a school instrument that parents first check into getting your own instrument as there are many cheaper alternatives to purchasing an instrument that can make it possible to get your own instrument easily and upgrade as you grow or improve.
There is a very significant positive impact on the level of commitment in learning when a student has their own instrument. Students that have their own good quality instruments are more likely to take ownership for their learning, practice to progress more quickly, and be more motivated to continue playing long term.
Please contact your orchestra teacher if you have any questions or need help!
Violin and Viola: This will be the same instrument that you use in class (traditional/hybrid/virtual).
Cello & Bass: You will have your personal instrument that is for home practice (and concerts) and you will use a school instrument in class (Traditional/Hybrid). Cello students who wish to play their personal instrument in class may do so as long as you have a way to safely bring it back and forth from home to school (the bus is not a very safe mode of transport for larger instruments).
Please use the links above to find teacher approved instrument shops both locally and online.
School Instrument Usage:
We have a limited number of school instruments that can be loaned to a student based on need and availability.
We ask that before requesting to use a school instrument that parents first check into getting your own instrument as there are many cheaper alternatives to purchasing an instrument that can make it possible to get your own instrument easily and upgrade as you grow or improve.
There is a very significant positive impact on the level of commitment in learning when a student has their own instrument. Students that have their own good quality instruments are more likely to take ownership for their learning, practice to progress more quickly, and be more motivated to continue playing long term.
Please contact your orchestra teacher if you have any questions or need help!
CLASS Supplies & Method books
Instrument
Purchases & Rentals
SUPPLIES & REPAIRS
Purchases & Rentals
SUPPLIES & REPAIRS
(TEACHER APPROVED SHOPS & SITES)
LOCAL INSTRUMENT SHOPS
(Don't use Guitar Shops, Pawn Shops, etc.)
LOCAL INSTRUMENT SHOPS
(Don't use Guitar Shops, Pawn Shops, etc.)
Palmer Violin Shop
(Rogers) Vertical Divider
|
Saied Music
(Fayetteville) Vertical Divider
|
Palen Music
(Springdale) Vertical Divider
|
KC Strings
(Kansas City) |
LOCAL SHOPS
Online Approved Instrument Shops
(Don't use Ebay, Craigslist, Amazon, etc.)
(Don't use Ebay, Craigslist, Amazon, etc.)
Shar Music
Vertical Divider
|
Robertson & Sons
Vertical Divider
|
Southwest Strings
|
Every student will need their own instrument at home to practice and in class for rehearsal:
Violin and Viola: This will be the same instrument that you use in class (traditional/hybrid/virtual).
Cello & Bass: You will have your personal instrument that is for home practice (and concerts) and you will use a school instrument in class (Traditional/Hybrid). Cello students who wish to play their personal instrument in class may do so as long as you have a way to safely bring it back and forth from home to school (the bus is not a very safe mode of transport for larger instruments).
Please use the links above to find teacher approved instrument shops both locally and online.
School Instrument Usage:
We have a limited number of school instruments that can be loaned to a student based on need and availability.
We ask that before requesting to use a school instrument that parents first check into getting your own instrument as there are many cheaper alternatives to purchasing an instrument that can make it possible to get your own instrument easily and upgrade as you grow or improve.
There is a very significant positive impact on the level of commitment in learning when a student has their own instrument. Students that have their own good quality instruments are more likely to take ownership for their learning, practice to progress more quickly, and be more motivated to continue playing long term.
Please contact your orchestra teacher if you have any questions or need help!
Violin and Viola: This will be the same instrument that you use in class (traditional/hybrid/virtual).
Cello & Bass: You will have your personal instrument that is for home practice (and concerts) and you will use a school instrument in class (Traditional/Hybrid). Cello students who wish to play their personal instrument in class may do so as long as you have a way to safely bring it back and forth from home to school (the bus is not a very safe mode of transport for larger instruments).
Please use the links above to find teacher approved instrument shops both locally and online.
School Instrument Usage:
We have a limited number of school instruments that can be loaned to a student based on need and availability.
We ask that before requesting to use a school instrument that parents first check into getting your own instrument as there are many cheaper alternatives to purchasing an instrument that can make it possible to get your own instrument easily and upgrade as you grow or improve.
There is a very significant positive impact on the level of commitment in learning when a student has their own instrument. Students that have their own good quality instruments are more likely to take ownership for their learning, practice to progress more quickly, and be more motivated to continue playing long term.
Please contact your orchestra teacher if you have any questions or need help!
Class Method Book (Needed)
SUPPLIES List
WOODLAND & RAMAY
Class Supplies & Method Books
(each student will need have an Instrument & THEIR own book & supplies)
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7th Grade Beginning Orchestra Method Book
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Class Supplies Checklist (Beg. 7th Grade)
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Other Helpful Links for Beginner
FPS Orchestra Concert Examples
WJHS Orchestra Spring Strings 2021If video doesn't open in the browser or if view is too small click the button link below to view video on YouTube. FPS Orchestras Winter 2020-21Students performing virtually from: Woodland & Ramay & FHS If video doesn't open in the browser or if view is too small click the button link below to view video on YouTube. |
FPS Orchestras
Monster Mash Fall 2019 Although this is not a professional recording, this video gives a good example of one of our regular concerts during the school year! This is one of the first performances during the year in October each year. At the regular Monster Mash Concerts students dress in costume, there is a pumpkin contest vote with the pumpkins on display, and there is candy and trick or treating at the end of the performance. This is always a fun event that we really enjoy putting on each year with our Ramay, Woodland, and FHS Orchestra students! Jr. High Orchestras
Spring Strings 2022 Although this is not a professional recording, this video gives a good example of one of our regular concerts during the school year! This is one of the first performances for the 7th & 8th Grades. Students play more challenging and pops music for this concert! Lots of famous songs and movie music. This is always a fun and challenging performance for everyone! FPS Orchestras
Winter Strings 2021 Although this is not a professional recording, this video gives a good example of one of our regular concerts during the school year! This is one of the first performances for the 7th Grade beginners. Students wear holiday flair for this concert and the PAC is decorated with lights and holiday decorations. Students & the audience are treated to hot chocolate, candies, and sweets at the end of the concert in the lobby! This is always a fun cheery performance for everyone! |
Rising 7th Grade Spring CAPS
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