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Summer

The sun is shining! It’s time to think about summer!

Musical Theater Shows

Dive in to Annie Jr., The Lion King Kids, and Into the Woods.

Jump Start Instrument Camps

For beginners starting band or orchestra in the fall – this one’s for you!

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Mon-Thurs: 11am-9pm
Fri: 11am-6pm
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Sat: 9am-3pm
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Stefanie Santoro Video Introduction

Upright Bass

Upright bass, also called string bass or double bass, is a member of the orchestra family. Just as often, however, it appears in jazz, bluegrass, folk, and other genres. With a large hollow body and 4 thick strings, the tones produced by the upright bass are low and rich. The instrument is capable of long, expressive tones when played with a bow; and short, percussive tones when plucked with the strings. String bass is a dynamic and impressive instrument to play!

Although it is one of the biggest instruments in band or orchestra, they come in a variety of sizes to accommodate younger players.

If this is your first year in orchestra, you may need to check with your music director to see if upright bass is an option.

Oboe

The oboe is a woodwind and a member of the double-reed family. It is played by blowing air through the reed, attached at the top of the instrument. The reed consists of two very thin pieces of cane, pressed together with a small opening to allow air to pass through. The sound can be high in pitch, but it has a variety of colorful tones, from bright and piercing to low and mysterious.

Oboe players must become familiar with the key system, which can appear complex at first. With daily practice and patience, playing the oboe can be fun and rewarding!

Rental Returns (Store only)

Please return your rental directly to Elefante Music

1790 Springfield Ave

New Providence, NJ 07974

School returns are no longer accepted at this time.

If you have any questions, please call us at 908-464-5928.

Thank you for renting from Elefante Music! Have a great summer!

Rental Returns Policy

There are no refunds for instrument rentals that are returned early within the trial rental period.
Instrument rentals that are on the monthly plan can be returned at any time with no obligation to continue.
If you choose to return a rental instrument at any time, whether during or after the trial rental period, you can either return it directly to Elefante Music, OR you can return it to the school as long as you obtain a Return Authorization number from Elefante Music.