THIRD GRADE
Violin/Viola
-Book: String Explorer, Book 1
-Shoulder Rest
-Folder (2 pockets)
-Pencil to keep in instrument case
-Soft cloth
-Folding music stand

Cello/Bass
-Book: String Explorer, Book 1
-Slip stop (rubber or belt type)
-Folder (2 pockets)
-Pencil to keep in instrument case
-Soft cloth
-Folding music stand

FOURTH GRADE
Violin/Viola
-Book: String Explorer, Book 1
-Shoulder Rest
-Folder (2 pockets)
-Pencil to keep in instrument case
-Soft cloth
-Folding music stand

Cello/Bass
-Book: Essential Elements 2000, Bk. 1
-Slip stop (rubber or belt type)
-Folder (2 pockets)
-Pencil to keep in instrument case
-Soft cloth
-Folding music stand
FIFTH GRADE
Violin/Viola
-Book: Essential Elements 2000, Bk. 1
-Shoulder Rest
-Folder (2 pockets)
-Pencil to keep in instrument case
-Soft cloth
-Folding music stand

Cello/Bass
-Book: Essential Elements 2000, Bk. 1
-Slip stop (rubber or belt type)
-Folder (2 pockets)
-Pencil to keep in instrument case
-Soft cloth
-Folding music stand

***EXTRAS: Here are some music gift ideas that your kids will enjoy***
Metronome/tuner: helps keep a steady beat with electronic clicks
Extra set of strings (Pirastro or Dominant Brand)
Tickets to a symphony concert - LA Philharmic has great kids concerts!
Recordings of Orchestral or Solo Music (see Resources/Links)
Extra song books: (see Music Stores)
Cool music software: Super Duper Music Looper (Windows)
Garage Band (already installed Apple Computers)