Preston MS Orchestras
Beginning Orchestra 2019-2020
Listed below are the materials that all students will need for Beginning Orchestra this year. Items can be found at reputable music stores in Fort Collins and surrounding areas. Please make sure that students have all items for the beginning of the school year.
Essential Elements 2000 Book 1
For your instrument
Rosin
Violin, viola and cello rosin are pretty much the same, but bass rosin will be different
For all students:
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Three-ring notebook and sheet protectors (preferably non-glare
All For Strings Theory Workbook 1
For your instrument
Shoulder Rests
Violins and violas will need these for good posture/holding the instrument
Rockstops/cello anchors
Pictured is a cello anchor - all cellos and basses will need either a rockstop or cello anchor for their instrument
Click on the picture to download the Beginning Orchestra syllabus for 2019-2020!
Performance Attire
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Concert dress is required.
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Purple Preston shirts – can be paid for online through School Pay or paid for at the front office – all students
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Men – black dress pants, black socks, and black dress shoes.
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Women – black dress pants or skirts (skirt needs to be at or lower than the knee), black dress shoes and black nylons or black socks.
