instrument, accessories, music
southweststrings.com
sheet music
jwpepper.com
sheet music, lesson books
sheetmusicplus.com
instruments, accessories
sharmusic.com
The Music Shop is the rental company that our district uses. You can purchase
needed accessories by going to this website and using the district code of:
115834. The Music Shop's telephone number is 800-553-0633. Address: 56 Fanny
Road, Boonton, NJ 07005. Deliveries of ordered items can be made directly to
your child's school every Tuesday and that eliminates a shipping charge.
Violinists usually start at 1/2 or 3/4 size instruments. When they reach
4/4 (full-size) then it's time to buy. Check with The Music Shop to see how
much credit you've earned toward a purchase; if their instruments are beyond
your budget, check some of the local shops listed below and online sites
listed above.
Violas grow by the inch, and most violists don't reach full-size until
high school, so it pays to keep renting.
Most elementary cellists start at 1/2 or 3/4. When they reach 4/4
(full-size), then it's time to consider buying.
Double bassists typically start at a 1/4 size. In the middle and high
school, there will be instruments available for most of them to take home.
www.musicshop.com
These are reputable shops that offer competitive rentals also. Make sure you
get a repair contract with a rental.
Sam Ash in Edison, NJ; Lou Rose in East Brunswick; K & S in Berkeley Heights