Shoulder rest- violins/violas only. Fully adjustable/collapsible SUMI brand recommended. Fully adjustable/collapsible KUN or FOM brands are acceptable alternatives but on occasion have issues. NOT EVEREST.
Rock stop- cellos/basses only.
Essential Elements for Strings: 5th Grade- book 1; 6th Grade- book 2. *** must be the version that is compatible with Essential Elements 2000
Folding wire stand- (or other appropriate music stand): for practice at home. Proper posture and position is compromised without one.
Cleaning cloth- soft cloth for cleaning instrument and bow.
One-inch black three-ring binder- for storing music, method book and other required supplies.
One package subject dividers
One three-ring pencil pouch
2 pencils: students must have a functional pencil in class every day and are penalized for not coming to class with one. Having two at all times helps prevent this.
One highlighter - students use these to highlight important information on worksheets and in their music.