MCPS Instrument Rentals

MCPS maintains a limited selection of instruments for rental to students in grades 5–8 enrolled in a corresponding music class. The district rents out the following instruments to students (subject to availability):
- Violin
- Viola
- Cello
- Bass
- Flute
- Oboe
- Clarinet
- Bass Clarinet
- Alto Saxophone
- Tenor Saxophone
- Bassoon
- Trumpet
- Trombone
- Horn in F/French Horn
- Baritone
- Tuba
- Drum Kits (for 5th grade percussionists)
Other instruments may be rented out in coordination with a student's music teacher.
Due to our limited inventory, we encourage those who can to rent, lease-to-own, or purchase from a private instrument provider. Options include:
Instrument Rental FAQs
- How much do MCPS instrument rentals cost?
- How do I pay for an instrument rental?
- Where is the Arts Education office?
- When can my 5th grader get an instrument?
- My child's instrument is broken/malfunctioning. What should I do?
- How does my child return their instrument?
- My child wants to rent for the summer or use the instrument for camp. Should we keep it instead of turning it in?
