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Instrument Rentals
Students may check out instruments for method courses, ensembles, or studio lessons if authorized by a faculty member. Instrument rentals are subject to a $25 fee for certain classes (MUS 3230, 3240, 3250, 3260, 3359, 3360), payable in the School of Music office during the first five days of the semester by cash or check.
Rental Details:
- Instruments are checked out for one semester and must be returned by the last day of final exams. Late returns incur a $40 fee plus $1.50 per day.
- Students must be enrolled in a relevant applied course, ensemble, or methods class.
- School of Music instruments cannot be used for personal performance jobs.
- Students are responsible for the care of the instrument and any damages or losses. Failure to return the instrument in good condition may result in a hold on grades or registration.
Procedure:
- For method courses, students check out instruments through their assigned method teacher. For ensembles or applied courses, rentals are managed by the Bands Department with faculty approval.
- Detailed rental procedures can be found below.
- Students are encouraged to add a rider to their homeowner’s insurance to cover rented instruments.
Rental Periods
Fall: August 1 – December 15
- The first week of classes is reserved for large and small ensemble rentals only.
- Second week of classes through December 15, rentals available for all purposes.
Spring: January 1 – May 15
- The first week of classes is reserved for large and small ensemble rentals only.
- Second week of classes through May 15, rentals available for all purposes.
Monthly: One month from date of check-out. Renewable up to three (3) months by paying additional monthly rental rate.
Music Ed Courses
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Fill out the Music Ed. rental contract. This form must be signed by Dr. Norgaard – [email protected].
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Sign up for an appointment to visit the instrument room in Standard building 217. You must come with your receipt and the rental form to receive your instrument. You MUST have an instrument by the second class meeting (8/30/22).
Bands
- Complete the instrument rental contract. You will receive a copy via email once the contract has completed routing. If approved, move onto step 2 for payment.*Instruments are not permitted for use for personal, non-GSU related activities.
- Pay the rental fees. Auxiliary Instruments (assigned by a director or professor) for small and/or large ensembles are $30 per instrument. Pricing for all other instrument rentals can be found in the chart below.
- Make an appointment to pick up your instrument after the rental contract has been approved by the Director of Bands.
| Instrument | Primary/Month | Primary/Semester | Auxiliary/Month or Semester |
| Piccolo | – | – | $30 |
| Flute | – | – | $30 |
| Alto Flute | – | – | $30 |
| Bass Flute | – | – | $30 |
| Oboe | – | – | $30 |
| English Horn | – | – | $30 |
| Bassoon | $50 | $200 | $30 |
| Contrabassoon | – | – | $30 |
| Eb Clarinet | – | – | $30 |
| Bb Clarinet | – | – | $30 |
| A Clarinet | – | – | $30 |
| Alto Clarinet | – | – | $30 |
| Bassett Horn | – | – | $30 |
| Bass Clarinet | – | – | $30 |
| Contralto Clarinet | – | – | $30 |
| Contrabass Clarinet | – | – | $30 |
| Soprano Saxophone | – | – | $30 |
| Alto Saxophone | – | – | $30 |
| Tenor Saxophone | – | – | $30 |
| Baritone Saxophone | – | – | $30 |
| Piccolo Trumpet | – | – | $30 |
| Bb Trumpet | – | – | $30 |
| C Trumpet | – | – | $30 |
| Cornet | – | – | $30 |
| Flugel Horn | – | – | $30 |
| French Horn | – | – | $30 |
| Alto Trombone | – | – | $30 |
| Tenor Trombone | – | – | $30 |
| Bass Trombone | – | – | $30 |
| Euphonium | – | – | $30 |
| Tuba | $35 | $140 | $30 |
Orchestra
1. Complete the instrument rental contract. You will receive a copy via email once the contract has completed routing. A graduate assistant will reach out to you and will arrange the retrieval of the instrument.*Instruments are not permitted for use for personal, non-GSU related activities.
2. Pay the rental fees. Pricing for available instruments can be found in the chart below. Orchestral instrument rentals will come with a School of Music locker.*Students will need to provide their own lock.
| Instrument | Per Month | Per Semester | Summer Rental |
| Cello | $25 | $100 | $75 |
| Double Bass | $25 | $100 | $75 |
3. A graduate student will coordinate the retrieval of the instrument.
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