Grisham Middle School Equipment and Supply List for Beginning Orchestra Violin Players Need: Violin and Bow (wooden bow with real horsehair is preferred) Method Book - Essential Elements 2000, Book 1 and 2 for Violin Rosin - Dark or light rosin is available (Hill is a very good brand) Fine Tuners - one for each string Extra set of strings Shoulder Rest - Kun model is very comfortable and will last long. Soft cloth - for cleaning the instrument Folding music stand - for home practice Inexpensive metronome/tuner - very helpful for home practice. Pencil Viola Players need: Viola and bow (wooden bow with real horsehair is preferred) Method Book - Essential Elements 2000, Book 1 and 2 for Viola Rosin - Dark or light rosin is available (Hill is a very good brand) Fine Tuners - one for each string Extra set of strings Shoulder Rest - Kun model is very comfortable and will last long. Soft cloth - for cleaning the instrument Folding music stand - for home practice Inexpensive metronome/tuner - very helpful for home practice. Pencil Cello Players Need: Cello and bow Method Book - Essential Elements 2000, Book 1 and 2 for Viola Rosin - Dark or light rosin is available (Hill is a very good brand) Fine Tuners - one for each string Extra set of strings Shoulder Rest - Kun model is very comfortable and will last long. Soft cloth - for cleaning the instrument Folding music stand - for home practice Inexpensive metronome/tuner - very helpful for home practice. Pencil Bass Players Need: Bass and bow (German Bow) Method Book - Essential Elements 2000, Book 1 and 2 for Bass Rosin - "Pops" brand recommended Soft cloth - for cleaning the instrument Folding music stand - for home practice Rock stop - endpin holder Inexpensive metronome/tuner - very helpful for home practice. Pencil