General Information on Renting Band and String Instruments

Instruments and books
Once you have decided on your instrument–flute, clarinet, alto saxophone, trumpet, trombone, violin, viola, cello, or percussion–students and parents are responsible for providing instruments, equipment and the method book. Supplemental material will be provided by the instructor at no extra charge. Students may purchase or rent instruments from the following music stores:
Agoura Music in Agoura Hills 818.991-8316
Instrumental Music in Thousand Oaks 805.496-3774
Musicians Boulevard  in Thousand Oaks805.497-7725
Musician’s Depot in Westlake Village 818.706-3795
Wally World in Thousand Oaks 805.496-8322
Westlake Piano & Music in Thousand Oaks 805.370-0057
Bay’s Music in Westlake Village 805.497-8161
Nick Rail Music in Agoura Hills 818/991-3750
Henson's Music in Camarillo/Oxnard 482-6115/486-8742
Method Books
Essential Elements 2000 (same book for beginning band and advanced band)
Additional Equipment
A folding music stand and extra reeds are suggested.

Percussionist/Drums
 Beginning percussionist need a pair of 3B or 5B drum sticks, a Remo drum pad and a Remo stand to hold the drum pad. I suggest a percussion kit which includes a set of bells and a drum pad/stand. They will not need a snare drum until the second semester.