Anonymous wrote:If there's an affordability issue most schools have a limited number of instruments to provide for the year to FARMS students.

This. We did violin through FCPS too, and I remember they provided them to students based on need.
We rented ours through Music & Arts, which is another option for you.

Yes imagine my surprise when my 4th grader needed a NORMAL ADULT size cello because she's tall 😂😂

the size of the violin is determined by the size of a child, not the music grade or age (though it is obviously related).

If there's an affordability issue most schools have a limited number of instruments to provide for the year to FARMS students.

Anonymous wrote:You need to rent. The violin must be sized correctly for your child.

+1 And children can outgrow them quickly with a growth spurt, which means you may need to get the next size up sooner than expected. Most places that rent violins account for this in the rental policy. I would not buy a violin for a child learner until they had grown enough for the largest size.

You need to rent. The violin must be sized correctly for your child.

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Would renting a violin be an option for you?

Does anyone have a violin (for 4th grade music) they are looking to part with? Thank you!