| Instrument Rental Responsibility & Fees. Students can rent instruments from the Lane Band Program for a fee of only $50.00 per year which includes taking the instrument home over the summer providing the student is returning to the band program the following year. While you are more then welcome to rent an instrument outside of Lane Tech, the average outside cost can run between $25.00 - $75.00 per month depending on the instrument. Students are responsible for the safety & care of the instrument. Any damage to an instrument or case due to negligence will be the responsibility of the student. If you have any questions please feel free to contact Mr. O'Brien from our contact page. Instrument Care From time to time we will send instruments out for general maintenance which we will cover the cost of. Students are asked to help keep instruments in good working order by following a few simple care tips. * Never let anyone else (including adults) play with your instrument. * When you are done playing your instrument, use a soft thin cotton rag and wipe your instrument down. This cuts back on the acid from sweat tarnishing the finish on the instrument. * If you play a clarinet, sax, flute or oboe, run your swab through your instrument to absorb the moisture. * Keep your valves oiled and tuning slides greased (we will show you how) NEVER USE REGULAR OIL ON A MUSICAL INSTRUMENT, THERE ARE SPECIAL OILS WE USE AND WILL PROVIDE YOU WITH. ANY COSTS DUE TO DAMAGE CAUSED BY USING REGULAR OILS ON AN INSTRUMENT WILL BE PASSED ONTO THE STUDENT. * Do not lean or lay your instrument anywhere or in anyway in which the instrument can fall. All musical instruments are fragile and need to be taken care of. * Never leave your instrument outside in the open where someone can steal it, remember, this is your responsibility. Musical Instrument Facts You Should Know We have included some "Monetary" facts that many people are not aware of when it comes to instruments and repair costs. Here are some average costs of musical instruments we purchase (WITH OUR DISCOUNT) Intermediate Level Flutes ... $300.00 - $500.00 each Advance Level Flutes ... $800.00 - 1600.00 each Intermediate Level Clarinets ... $400.00 - $550.00 each Advance Level Clarinets ... $1000.00 - $2000.00 each Intermediate Level Oboes ... $1200.00 - $2000.00 each Intermediate Level Trumpets ... $475.00 - $650.00 each Advance Level Trumpets ... $1000.00 - $2000.00 each Beginner Level Bassoon ... $2700.00 - $3500.00 each Intermediate - Advance Level Tuba ... $3000.00 - $6000.00 each Intermediate to Advance Level French Horn ... $1500.00 - $3000.00 each with over 400 kids in Lane Tech's Band Program, you can imagine the money we put into instruments. Repair Costs While repair costs vary greatly depending on how much work needs to be done, this will give you an idea. Simple general service to a clarinet or flute can range from $25.00-$60.00 per instrument. Taking a medium size dent out of a brass instrument can range from $20.00 - $100.00 Putting new pads on a clarinet can go as high as $125.00 each Fixing a leaky saxophone can go as high as $150.00 just to service all our instrument each year at Lane Tech would cost on average of $10.000.00 per year This is why we want students to help us take care of instruments. |