INSTRUMENT RECOMMENDATIONS

 

Everyone should have a nametag attached to the outside of his/her instrument case with the following        information:

Student’s Name	School Name
Address	Homeroom Teacher
Phone	Orchestra Director’s Name

An extra set of strings should be in the case at all times.  Your teacher cannot furnish strings if they need replacing.

It is a good idea to have your instrument insured in the way that is most convenient for you.  Many homeowners’ policies allow a “rider” for instruments to be added.

 

 

REMEMBER- THE CARE AND MAINTENANCE OF YOUR INSTRUMENT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY!  REPAIRS, STRING REPLACEMENTS, AND BOW REHAIRS SHOULD BE TAKEN CARE OF BY YOU OR YOUR PARENTS IMMEDIATELY TO AVOID LOWERED CLASS GRADES! 

 

 

 

N.  SCHOOL-OWNED INSTRUMENTS AND EQUIPMENT

 

 

School-owned instruments will be rented on a first come, first serve basis to students for $25 per year.  Instruments are very limited.   Priority will be given to those students with a financial need, beginning with 6th graders.  Students using school-owned instruments are financially responsible for regular maintenance of the instrument and its case.  If not, repairs will be billed to the student.  School-owned instruments must be returned in the same, if not better, condition than when issued.

 

School-owned instruments are to be handled only by the person they are issued to.  Extra care must be taken of these instruments because they are property of the Fulton County School System.  Failure to do so will result in a loss of privilege to use school-owned instruments. 

 

The school does not provide rosin, extra strings, shoulder rests, endpin stops, or cleaning cloths.  It is the student’s responsibility to purchase these additional items. (See Music Supply List)

 

Instruments may also be made available for rental during the summer months, as long as the student will be returning to Hopewell Middle School the following year.  Please contact Mrs. Hoebeke for more information.