Your School Band and Orchestra Headquarters
Need to Rent or Buy? Visit either of our 2 convenient store locations. We rent YOUR school’s band and string instruments. New or "Like New". Trusted-Reliable brands. Rent month to month. No long term commitment. Rent to own. Family "budget" rental prices starting at just $15.00 a month. Rent with Confidence! We are affiliated with a nationwide instrument rental company that proudly supports the “Save The Music Foundation”. Of over 250 nationwide affiliates we have consistently ranked among their Top 10 providers. You will LOVE our instruments & friendly service. (Read on)

Band Instruments: Rent or Buy?
Band Instruments, even the student models, can be expensive. Although we sell and service new and used instruments, we tend to steer parents towards renting in the beginning. This makes sense especially if you’re not sure if the student will take an extended interest in it or wants to switch instruments midway through the season. One of the main things to consider is the maintenance cost of the instrument. ALL instruments require periodical adjusting and aligning to keep them in good playing condition, especially in the busy hands of elementary kids. The costs can add up quickly at an average $35-$50 per visit. Maintenance is included in our rentals.

Another benefit of renting is that as long as you continue to rent, you can apply all of your monthly base rental payments towards the purchase of the instrument.

Unlike many other retailers, we keep our rental agreements very easy and straightforward. You pay month to month by check or credit card, with no long-term commitment. We don’t change the price on you midway through the rental, and we have a zero deductible in case the instrument is lost or stolen. When you are done with the instrument, you return it to us. That’s it.

Buying Used Instruments On-line
We have seen so many times how many parents resort to Internet Auction sites to find what they think is an “incredible deal” on an instrument. Problem is – They don’t know where it’s been and many are surprised to find that it requires a complete overhaul to make it function properly, if at all….. Example: New pads for a flute or clarinet can run $200+. All of our “New” and “Like New” rental instruments are “shop certified” to be in optimal playing condition and sanitized.

A Word About “Band Nights”
Usually at the beginning of the school year, band teachers often hold “Band Nights” in their cafeterias, where parents are introduced to local music retailers eager to rent you an instrument “on the spot”. This event, while presented as a “convenience” for parents can end up being more confusing and quite frankly, unfair to unsuspecting parents seeking knowledge about the instruments and important details of the rental agreement. (Each company is different) Although we attend these events, we also encourage parents to consider avoiding the “BAND NIGHT” confusion & frustration by coming to our store, talking with our friendly specialists, and picking up the instrument when it’s convenient for you. We normally have a larger selection of the same brand instruments at our store as the ones that we bring to your school - at the same great price.