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Level 6:

 

Violin Required Materials:

  • Instrument outfit – violin (fine tuners on every string), bow, and case

  • Binder with non-glare sheet protectors

  • Advanced Techniques by Essential Elements Violin – published after 2000

  • Solos will be assigned individually and will need to be purchased when assigned

  • Melodious Double-Stops Josephine Trott

  • Kreutzer 42 Studies for VIOLIN International Music Company Edition

  • Folding music stand

  • Clip on vibration tuner

  • Metronome

  • Shoulder rest

  • Rosin

  • Microfiber cloth (to wipe away sweat and rosin)

  • Optional – bow hold helper

 

Links for Purchase or Reference:

 

Advanced Techniques by Essential Elements Violin:

https://www.amazon.com/Advanced-Technique-Strings-Essential-Elements/dp/0634010522/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=advanced+techniques+violin&qid=1625677635&sr=8-1

 

Melodious Double Stops:

https://www.amazon.com/Trott-Melodious-Double-Stops-Violin-Complete/dp/1423427092/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=melodious+studies+josephine+trott&qid=1624463262&sr=8-3

 

Kreutzer 42 Studies for VIOLIN International Music Company Edition:

https://www.amazon.com/42-Studies-Violin-Rodolphe-Kreutzer/dp/B000WNCZHQ/ref=sr_1_2?crid=36AZHHKY0880D&dchild=1&keywords=kreutzer+42+studies+for+violin&qid=1625679682&sprefix=kreutz%2Caps%2C172&sr=8-2

 

Folding music stand:

Amazon.com: CAHAYA 2 in 1 Dual Use [Extra Stable Reinforced] Folding Sheet Music Stand & Desktop Book Stand Lightweight Portable Adjustable with Carrying Bag, Metal Music Sheet Stand with Music Sheet Clip Holder: Musical Instruments

 

Clip on vibration tuner:

Amazon.com: Snark ST-8 Super Tight Clip On Tuner (Current Model): Musical Instruments

 

Metronome:

This can be an app on a phone or tablet or…

Amazon.com: Korg TM60BK Tuner Metronome, Black: Musical Instruments

 

Shoulder rest:

You must purchase the appropriate size for your instrument!

Amazon.com : everst violin shoulder rest

 

Rosin:

Amazon.com: D'Addario Kaplan Premium Rosin with Case, Dark - KRDD: Musical Instruments

 

Microfiber rosin cloth:

Amazon.com: MI&VI Synthetic Chamois Microfiber Instrument Cleaning & Polishing Cloth for Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass, Guitar, Saxophone, Flute 12x12in (Charcoal-Grey): Musical Instruments

 

Viola Required Materials:

  • Instrument outfit – viola (fine tuners on every string), bow, and case

  • Binder with non-glare sheet protectors

  • Advanced Techniques by Essential Elements Viola – published after 2000

  • Solos will be assigned individually and will need to be purchased when assigned

  • Melodious Double-Stops Josephine Trott

  • Kreutzer 42 Studies for VIOLA International Music Company Edition

  • Folding music stand

  • Clip on vibration tuner

  • Metronome

  • Shoulder rest

  • Rosin

  • Microfiber cloth (to wipe away sweat and rosin)

  • Optional – bow hold helper

 

Links for Purchase or Reference:

 

Advanced Techniques by Essential Elements Viola:

https://www.amazon.com/Advanced-Technique-Strings-Studies-Orchestra/dp/0634010530/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=advanced+techniques+viola&qid=1625677655&sr=8-1

 

Melodious Double Stops:

https://www.amazon.com/Josephine-Trott-Melodious-Double-Stops-transcribed/dp/0634064509/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=melodious+double+stops+josephine+trott+viola&qid=1624463296&sr=8-1

 

Kreutzer 42 Studies for VIOLA International Music Company Edition:

https://www.amazon.com/Kreutzer-Rodolphe-Studies-transcribed-International/dp/B0049BVVZ4/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=kreutzer+42+studies+for+viola&qid=1625679812&sr=8-2

 

Folding music stand:

Amazon.com: CAHAYA 2 in 1 Dual Use [Extra Stable Reinforced] Folding Sheet Music Stand & Desktop Book Stand Lightweight Portable Adjustable with Carrying Bag, Metal Music Sheet Stand with Music Sheet Clip Holder: Musical Instruments

 

Clip on vibration tuner:

Amazon.com: Snark ST-8 Super Tight Clip On Tuner (Current Model): Musical Instruments

 

Metronome:

This can be an app on a phone or tablet or…

Amazon.com: Korg TM60BK Tuner Metronome, Black: Musical Instruments

 

Shoulder rest:

You must purchase the appropriate size for your instrument!

Amazon.com : everst violin shoulder rest

 

Rosin:

Amazon.com: D'Addario Kaplan Premium Rosin with Case, Dark - KRDD: Musical Instruments

 

Microfiber rosin cloth:

Amazon.com: MI&VI Synthetic Chamois Microfiber Instrument Cleaning & Polishing Cloth for Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass, Guitar, Saxophone, Flute 12x12in (Charcoal-Grey): Musical Instruments

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Cello Required Materials: 

  • Instrument outfit – cello (with fine tuners on all strings), bow, and case

  • Binder with non-glare sheet protectors

  • Advanced Techniques by Essential Elements Cello – published after 2000

  • Suzuki Cello Book 8

  • Additional Solos will be assigned individually and will have to be purchased once they are assigned​

  • Popper Etude Book

  • Mooney Double Stop Book

  • Mooney Thumb Position Vol. 1

  • Cunningham Scale Book

  • Folding music stand

  • Clip on vibration tuner

  • Metronome

  • Endpin stopper

  • Rosin

  • Microfiber cloth (to wipe away rosin and sweat)

  • Bow case (required for any students using a school cello for class time to transport their personal bow to and from school daily)

 

Links for Purchase or Reference:

 

Advanced Techniques by Essential Elements Cello:

Amazon.com: Advanced Technique for Strings (Essential Elements series): Cello (9780634010545): Gillespie, Robert, Tellejohn Hayes, Pamela, Allen, Michael: Books

 

Suzuki Book 8:

https://www.amazon.com/Suzuki-Cello-School-Vol-Part/dp/0757924867/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Suzuki+book+8+cello&qid=1625680118&sr=8-1

Popper Etude Book:  https://www.swstrings.com/product/music/cello/SH-50262550

Mooney Double Stop Book:  https://www.swstrings.com/product/music/cello/SH-B761

Mooney Thumb Book Vol. 1:  https://www.swstrings.com/product/music/cello/SH-B763

Cunningham Scale Book:  https://www.swstrings.com/product/music/cello/SH-21876

 

Folding music stand:

Amazon.com: CAHAYA 2 in 1 Dual Use [Extra Stable Reinforced] Folding Sheet Music Stand & Desktop Book Stand Lightweight Portable Adjustable with Carrying Bag, Metal Music Sheet Stand with Music Sheet Clip Holder: Musical Instruments

 

Clip on vibration tuner

Amazon.com: Snark ST-8 Super Tight Clip On Tuner (Current Model): Musical Instruments

 

Metronome:

This can be an app on a phone or tablet or…

Amazon.com: Korg TM60BK Tuner Metronome, Black: Musical Instruments

 

Endpin stopper:

https://www.amazon.com/Xeros-1007XC-Endpin-Anchor-Cello/dp/B002Q0WT4M/ref=asc_df_B002Q0WT4M/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312150857943&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=12243699540452579301&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9011946&hvtargid=pla-406823772914&psc=1&tag=&ref=&adgrpid=65054436154&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvadid=312150857943&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=12243699540452579301&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9011946&hvtargid=pla-406823772914

 

Rosin:  

https://www.amazon.com/DAddario-Kaplan-Premium-Rosin-Case/dp/B0038XUDW6/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?dchild=1&keywords=cello+rosin&qid=1623166305&s=musical-instruments&sr=1-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzME04UFFDTUNWNlFQJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMjA4NjY3MklVUVpVMVNZUDdDRSZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwMjcyMzk4MkJVQ05NQkVNU0YyNiZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=

 

Microfiber cloth:

Amazon.com: MI&VI Synthetic Chamois Microfiber Instrument Cleaning & Polishing Cloth for Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass, Guitar, Saxophone, Flute 12x12in (Charcoal-Grey): Musical Instruments

 

Bow Case:

Amazon.com: Protec A227 Violin / Viola / Cello Bow Case: Musical Instruments

 

 

Bass Required Materials: 

  • Instrument outfit – bass, bow, and case

  • Binder with non-glare sheet protectors

  • Advanced Techniques by Essential Elements Double Bass – published after 2000

  • Bach Six Cello Suites for Double Bass (Bernat edition)

  • Bottesini Etude Book Part 1 and Part 2

  • Vance Scale Book

  • Folding music stand

  • Clip on vibration tuner

  • Metronome

  • Endpin stopper

  • Rosin

  • Microfiber cloth (to wipe away sweat and rosin)

  • Bow case (required for any students using a school cello for class time to transport their personal bow to and from school daily)

  • Optional – Bass stool

 

Links for Purchase or Reference:

 

Advanced Techniques by Essential Elements Double Bass:

https://www.amazon.com/Advanced-Technique-Strings-Essential-Elements/dp/0634010557/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=advanced+techniques+double+bass&qid=1625677684&sr=8-1

 

Bottesini Etude Part 1 and Part 2:  https://www.swstrings.com/product/music/bass/SH-514-05071

Vance Scale Book:  https://www.swstrings.com/product/music/bass/SH-05425

Bach 6 Cello Suites for DB (Bernat):  https://www.swstrings.com/product/music/bass/SH-3372

Folding music stand:

Amazon.com: CAHAYA 2 in 1 Dual Use [Extra Stable Reinforced] Folding Sheet Music Stand & Desktop Book Stand Lightweight Portable Adjustable with Carrying Bag, Metal Music Sheet Stand with Music Sheet Clip Holder: Musical Instruments

 

Clip on vibration tuner:

Amazon.com: Snark ST-8 Super Tight Clip On Tuner (Current Model): Musical Instruments

 

Metronome:

This can be an app on a phone or tablet or…

Amazon.com: Korg TM60BK Tuner Metronome, Black: Musical Instruments

 

Microfiber cloth:

Amazon.com: MI&VI Synthetic Chamois Microfiber Instrument Cleaning & Polishing Cloth for Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass, Guitar, Saxophone, Flute 12x12in (Charcoal-Grey): Musical Instruments

 

Bass Soft Rosin: 

Amazon.com: Kolstein Ultra Formulation Supreme Bass Rosin All-Weather KR-013 Low Powdering and Smooth, Easy Bowing Rosins, Resin: Musical Instruments

 

Bow case:

Bass players using a school instrument for class must use their personal bow.  They need to transport their bow in a bow case:

https://www.amazon.com/Protec-A228-Bass-Bow-Case/dp/B001BAJNE2/ref=asc_df_B001BAJNE2/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312176484647&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=15095124213306355074&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9011963&hvtargid=pla-537126000199&psc=1&tag=&ref=&adgrpid=62521174299&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvadid=312176484647&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=15095124213306355074&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9011963&hvtargid=pla-537126000199

Bass stool: These are the stools we use at school…

Amazon.com: K&M Performance Stool: Musical Instruments

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