University instrument usage 

• A student must be enrolled in a School of Music performing organization to be eligible to rent an instrument from the University.

Secondary instrument usage (Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, Concert Band, Jazz Ensemble)  

• Secondary instruments (piccolo, English horn, alternate clarinets, alternate saxes, etc…) are issued without rental fees if needed for an ensemble.  

High-end string instruments 

• High-end string instrument usage must be requested and approved by the string faculty before issuing to a student.

Instrument rental fees 

• $100 for semester rental

• $50 for half-semester rental

• $100 for summer rental

• $50 for winter break rental

• $25 for Percussion Fundamentals, $100 for Brass, String, Woodwind Fundamentals  (charged as part of tuition for the course)

• $25 for audition rental (if placed in ensemble, pay $75 for semester rental)

Waivers for instrument use  

• Requests for exceptions to rental fee begin with the Instrument Shop manager and will be discussed with administration before a decision is reached.

Instrument rental procedure 

• Student fills out the Instrument Rental Request form. 

  • If an instrument is available, a contract will be sent to the student via email for their electronic signature. 

  • If an instrument is not available, the Instrument Shop manager will respond via email with other potential local options for instrument rental.

• Once the contract is signed electronically, the Instrument Shop manager will email with potential pick-up dates/times.

Repairs to University instruments

• All University-owned instruments must be returned to the Instrument Shop for repairs.  

  • If the repair(s) can be done in the Instrument Shop, we will do so ASAP.  Average turnaround time is 24 hours.

  • If the repairs need to be done elsewhere, it is at the discretion of the Instrument Shop manager and will likely result in a longer gap in downtime.  Average turnaround time is 4 weeks.