All of the following method books are available at Music & Arts, Mike's Music, Chuck Levin's and online. Please call ahead to check supply at music stores.
Required Books for Class
(Links are to Amazon. Be sure to order the book for your instrument!)
Other Required Materials
Suggested Materials (not required)
Required Books for Class
(Links are to Amazon. Be sure to order the book for your instrument!)
- Essential Elements 2000 bk 2 for String Ensemble
- Essential Elements 2000 bk 3 & String Techniques for Superior Musical Performance for String Orchestra and Chamber Orchestras
Other Required Materials
- Pencils (at least 3)
- All concert music, warm-ups, chorales, and handouts in binder or folder
- Rosin, Rock stops (cello/bass), shoulder rests (violin/viola)
- Extra set of strings
Suggested Materials (not required)
- Spotify/Apple Music/Amazon Music - (home practice - free program to stream music)
- Recording Device - this can be a smartphone, tablet, iPod touch w/ mic, or laptop. Recording practice performances of yourself at home can help you hear mistakes that might not be obvious to you when you are playing.