Renting or Purchasing A Band Instrument

OakRun Middle School Band
New Braunfels Independent School District
New Braunfels, Texas

Helpful information regarding Purchasing or Renting Recommended Instruments

Make sure the music store you purchase or rent your instrument from:

offer maintenance service and repairs during the instrument's warranty period.
make instruments available to you on a rental-purchase agreement.

Rental and/or Purchase Agreement:

is a plan designed to give your child the opportunity to begin an instrument with only a small initial investment.
can give your child the advantage of a brand new instrument if you so desire. (Used instruments can also be put on the rental plan)
allows the student to have the instrument and mouthpiece as recommended by the NBISD Band Directors.
allows the instrument to be returned (within time) without further obligation.

Purchasing instruments from companies:

You are free to purchase an instrument from any source.
There are brands of instruments available for less money; however, they may be inferior in quality of workmanship and materials.
The store you deal with should have a repair shop and be able to service the instrument after you purchase it.
The recommended mouthpiece should be included. (An unsatisfactory mouthpiece can be a detriment to a student's progress).

Regarding used instruments:

Care must be taken not to purchase an instrument whose condition would be a stumbling block to your child. It is important to consult with an NBISD band   director concerning the condition of any instrument before you buy it.
If you decide to look for a used instrument, we ask that you take our recommended instrument list along with you to serve as a guide.
Remember, it is the brand name, not the age of the instrument that is important (provided the instrument is in good playing condition).

School-Owned Instruments

The following instruments are school-owned due to the expensive nature of the instrument:

           Oboe
           Bassoon
           Bass Clarinet
           French Horn
           Euphonium
           Tuba

Students who are selected to play one of these instruments will be required to pay a yearly use fee of $20.00.
Students will need to purchase mouthpiece/supplies for school-owned instruments.

Make sure the music store you purchase or rent your instrument from:	offer maintenance service and repairs during the instrument's warranty period. make instruments available to you on a rental-purchase agreement.
Rental and/or Purchase Agreement:	is a plan designed to give your child the opportunity to begin an instrument with only a small initial investment. can give your child the advantage of a brand new instrument if you so desire. (Used instruments can also be put on the rental plan) allows the student to have the instrument and mouthpiece as recommended by the NBISD Band Directors. allows the instrument to be returned (within time) without further obligation.
Purchasing instruments from companies:	You are free to purchase an instrument from any source. There are brands of instruments available for less money; however, they may be inferior in quality of workmanship and materials. The store you deal with should have a repair shop and be able to service the instrument after you purchase it. The recommended mouthpiece should be included. (An unsatisfactory mouthpiece can be a detriment to a student's progress).
Regarding used instruments:	Care must be taken not to purchase an instrument whose condition would be a stumbling block to your child. It is important to consult with an NBISD band director concerning the condition of any instrument before you buy it. If you decide to look for a used instrument, we ask that you take our recommended instrument list along with you to serve as a guide. Remember, it is the brand name, not the age of the instrument that is important (provided the instrument is in good playing condition).
School-Owned Instruments	The following instruments are school-owned due to the expensive nature of the instrument: Oboe Bassoon Bass Clarinet French Horn Euphonium Tuba Students who are selected to play one of these instruments will be required to pay a yearly use fee of $20.00. Students will need to purchase mouthpiece/supplies for school-owned instruments.