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NationWide Music Instrument Rental Program

Music & Arts is one of the largest and most trusted providers of musical instrument rentals in the U.S. We have more than 500 retail and affiliate locations with over 200 dedicated educational representatives servicing schools across the country.

Get started with our Nationwide Musical Instrument Rental Program

Trusted by Teachers and Educator-Approved

  • No Commitment

    Free exchanges or returns at any time

  • Convenient Delivery

    Ship to your home, store, or school (where available)

  • Care & Cleaning

    Ultrasonic cleaning & inspection by repair technicians

Band & Orchestra Instrument Rentals

Why Band and Orchestra
  • Evidence suggests students with band and orchestra experience show "significant higher levels of mathematics proficiency," score higher on the SAT, and attend college at a rate twice the national average.
  • Music students develop skills valuable in subjects like math, reading, and science. We believe that having to buy an expensive instrument shouldn't be an obstacle to your child taking part in band or orchestra.

For Music Educators

  • Our HUGE Inventory of Musical Instruments

    We have more inventory than any other music retailer. We can provide your students with the rentals and accessories they need.

  • The Most Trusted Instrument Brands

    Many of our educators require their students to play specific brands of instruments. We've got you covered with trusted brands like Yamaha, Conn-Selmer, Buffet Crampon, Capital Edition, Giardinelli, Strobel, and more.

  • Music Educator Resources

    We've got resources designed to make your life easier. Our educational representatives, Be Part of The Music recruitment assets, teaching resources, white papers, group instrument rentals, and music educator support center will help your music program shine.

For Parents

  • Our Instruments Are Educator-Approved

    We've got resources designed to make your life easier. Our educational representatives, Be Part of The Music recruitment assets, teaching resources, white papers, group instrument rentals, and music educator support center will help your music program shine.

  • Affordable Way to Try Without a Large Investment

    Renting is a great way for your child to try an instrument without you needing to make a substantial up-front investment.

  • Free Exchanges

    If your child outgrows the instrument, changes to another instrument or it's time to upgrade past the beginner model, you can exchange your child's instrument for one of equal or greater value.

Rental Guides

Woodwinds

Woodwind refers to a group of instruments in which sound is produced by the vibration of a reed (such as with the Clarinet, Oboe or Saxophone) or by the passing of air across a tone hole (such as with the Flute)

  • Piccolo
    Piccolo
    Rent piccolos from trusted brands like Yamaha, Jupiter, Blessing, and Giardinelli.
  • Piccolo
    Flute
    Rent flutes from dependable brands like Giardinelli, Armstrong, Jupiter, Gemeinhardt and Yamaha.
  • Piccolo
    Oboe
    Rent oboes from popular brands like Jupiter, Yamaha, Selmer and Giardinelli.
  • Piccolo
    Clarinet
    Rent clarinets from well-known brands like Selmer, Buffet, Yamaha and Jupiter.
  • Piccolo
    Bass Clarinet
    Rent bass clarinets from well-known brands like Selmer, Buffet, Yamaha and Jupiter.
  • Piccolo
    Alto Saxophone
    Rent alto saxophones from industry-leading brands like Yamaha, Selmer, Jupiter, and more.
  • Piccolo
    Tenor Saxophone
    Rent tenor saxophones from industry-leading brands like Yamaha, Selmer, Jupiter, and more.
Rental Guides

Brass

Brass instruments are classified by the way they produce sound: the vibration of the player´s lips. While the valves, slides and keys on brass instruments are used to change their overall length and therefore the pitch, fine adjustment of harmonics comes from the player´s control over airflow and lip shape, known as the embouchure. Brasswinds include: Trumpet, Cornet, French Horn, Trombone, Euphonium, and many more.

  • Piccolo
    Trumpet/Cornet
    Rent trumpets and cornets from trusted brands like Bach, Yamaha, Eastman, and more.
  • Piccolo
    French Horn
    Rent french horns from trusted brands like Yamaha, Eastman and Jupiter.
  • Piccolo
    Trombone
    Rent trombones from trusted brands like Bach, Eastman, Yamaha, and more.
  • Piccolo
    Baritone/Euphonium
    Rent ¾ size baritones, standard baritones and euphoniums from trusted brands like Yamaha, Jupiter, Besson, and King.
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Orchestral Strings

Stringed instruments are instruments played by plucking striking or bowing taut strings. The stringed instruments in an orchestra include the violin viola cello and double bass. All are generally played with a bow although they may also be plucked with one´s finger to create a different type of sound.

  • Piccolo
    Violin
    Rent 1/10 size to 4/4 size violins from brands like Strobel, Eastman, Howard Core and more.
  • Piccolo
    Viola
    Rent 11″ size to 16.5″ size violas from dependable brands like Strobel, Strobel, Eastman, Howard Core and more.
  • Piccolo
    Cello
    Rent 1/8 size to 4/4 size cellos from industry-leading brands like Strobel, Eastman, Howard Core and more.
  • Piccolo
    String Bass
    Rent string bass from trusted brands like Strobel and Howard Core.
Rental Guides

Percussion

Played by striking, scraping or rubbing with a stick, mallet or the player´s hands, percussion instruments have developed over thousands of years from the most rudimentary forms into complex, specialized musical tools.

  • Bell Kit
    Bell Kit
    Rent a bell kit from leading brands like Pearl, Ludwig, Mapex and Yamaha.
  • Percussion Learning Kit
    Percussion Learning Kit
    Rent a percussion learning kit from leading brands like Pearl, Ludwig, Mapex and Yamaha.
  • Drum Kit
    Drum Kit
    Rent a drum kit from leading brands like Pearl, Ludwig, Mapex and Yamaha.
  • Marimba & Xylophone
    Marimba & Xylophone
    Rent a Marimba, Xylophone or Xylophone kit from leading brands like Adams, Pearl and Musser.

Frequently Asked Questions

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