6th grade Orchestra members need to own “Essential Elements for Strings Book 1” from Hal Leonard.

All String players are expected to have

1 cleaning cloth, 1 extra set of strings, a shoulder rest and rosin.

My recommendation for an inexpensive instrument that will work well for class is:

www.Amazon.com; - search for the instrument listed below. Note: I recommend these instruments because I know them to be reliable instruments. I have purchased other, less expensive instruments through Amazon but have not been happy with them.

Violin - Cecilio CVN-300 Solidwood Ebony Fitted Violin with D'Addario Prelude Strings (Size 4/4 (Full Size), Varnish) - $159.99

Essential Elements for Strings: Book 1 with EEi (Violin) - $10.00

Viola - Cecilio CVA-400 Solidwood Viola, Size 14-Inch - $169.99

Essential Elements for Strings: Book 1 with EEi (Viola) - $10.00

Cello - Cecilio CCO-300 Solid Wood Cello with Hard & Soft Case, Stand, Bow, Rosin, Bridge and Extra Set of Strings, Size 4/4 (Full Size) - $479.99

Essential Elements for Strings: Book 1 with EEi (Cello) - $10.00

Bass –