Anthony J. Schmidt Elementary School

Students in 4th and 5th grade orchestra will need to bring the following items to their lessons and rehearsals each week:

• Their instruments and related accessories 
• Essential Elements for Strings, Book 1
• A black binder or folder
• A pencil

Below are the links to order the Essential Elements books on Amazon for each instrument:

• VIOLIN Essential Elements for Strings, Book 1
• VIOLA Essential Elements for Strings, Book 1
• CELLO Essential Elements for Strings, Book 1
• BASS Essential Elements for Strings, Book 1

Violin and viola students also need shoulder rests. Here are links to Everest shoulder rests by instrument/size:

• 1/2 Size Violin: Everest 
• 3/4 Size Violin: Everest 
• 4/4 Size Violin and 11" - 14" Viola: Everest 
• 15" - 16.5" Viola: Everest 

I recommend all students have a folding music stand to practice with at home. Here are a few affordable and reliable options from Amazon:

• Music Stand ($12.79)
• Music Stand ($18.99)
• Music Stand ($21.99)
• Music Stand ($24.99)

For instrument rentals and other accessories, here are the stores the music department recommends:

• Crino Music (Dunkirk, NY) 1-800-752-7466.
• Music and Arts (Orchard Park, NY) 716-662-9533 *Will deliver to school
• Twin Village Music (Lancaster, NY) 716-683-4879
• Monaco’s Violin Shop (Getzville,NY) 716-688-8600 *Only rents orchestra instruments