4.  If a student needs a piece of music, please write the request with instrument on a piece of paper and give it to the director.  You may also place requests in Mrs. Hoebeke’s Musical Mailbox.

 

5.  Students should write their name in pencil on each part when they receive it.

 

6.  Students will be charged for music that is lost or damaged.   The charge will be $1.00 for each lost or damaged part. 

 

7.  Students are not permitted in the music library without assistance or permission.

 

M.  INSTRUMENT CARE AND MAINTENANCE

                                                                                                                                                                               

 

Please remember to do the following maintenance to your instrument after you have finished playing:

 

1.  Use a clean, soft cloth to remove rosin from the strings, instrument, and stick of the bow

2.  Loosen the bow hair, but not so much as to allow the hair to touch the stick or for the individual hairs to separate and hang loose.

3.  Remove any sponge or shoulder rest you may use and keep it in the case, if possible.  If not possible, a drawstring bag may be attached to the case handle to carry the shoulder rest.

4.  Place the instrument and bow in its case.  Cello and bass players should put the bow in the case AFTER the instrument is zipped close.  Use the cleaning cloth to cover the instrument and close the case securely.  DO NOT FORCE THE CASE OR ZIPPER TO CLOSE!

 

 

Occasionally, especially before a concert, you may wish to polish your instrument.  If you decide

to polish your instrument, please be sure to use a good quality instrument polish.  Check with your local music store to make sure that you have polish for stringed instruments.  DO NOT USE PLEDGE OR FURNITURE POLISH!  Polish should not be placed on the strings, bridge, fingerboard, neck, pegs, chinrest, or tailpiece.

 

 

THINGS TO AVOID

1.  Never bump or jar the instrument sharply, even while it is in its case.  Never attempt to glue or repair cracks yourself.  Special glues are required for repairs or your instrument can be ruined.  Take your instrument to the music store for repairs!

2.  Never touch the hair of the bow, nor allow anything but rosin to come into contact with it.  Always loosen the bow before placing it in the case.

3. Do not put anything in the case with the instrument except what was meant to go inside.  Never put music inside the case!  Cello, bass, and upper string cases with exterior music pockets may be used for carrying music.

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4.  Do not allow the instrument to get too hot or too cold.  Do not leave the instrument in the car, especially the trunk, which is subject to the rays and heat of the sun.  Never leave the instruments near a heater,

fireplace, or air conditioner.

5.  Check your bridge often to make sure that it is not leaning.  Have your teacher straighten it immediately if it is leaning; otherwise your bridge will warp.

6.  NO ONE but the orchestra student should handle the instrument.  Do not allow your brothers, sisters, friends, and/or family pets to use your instrument!  YOU are the expert!