Indiana University

Instrument Rental

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. What should I do if my instrument gets damaged?
  2. What should I do if I lose my key?
  3. What should I do if I lose my lock?
  4. How do I turn in my borrowed items?
  5. Can I borrow more than one instrument?
  6. Can I loan my borrowed instrument to another student?
  7. Can I take my borrowed instrument off campus?
  8. What instruments are available?
  9. What should I do if I need my instrument after the due date?
  10. What should I do if I'm done with my tuba locker or bass locker?
  11. Can I renew my current contract?
  1. What should I do if my instrument gets damaged? - Bring the instrument to MA410.  We'll either repair it, or send it out for repair and provide another instrument if available.  All damage should be reported as soon as it happens to avoid further damage to the instrument.
  2. What should I do if I lose my key? - Stop by MA410.  Generally lost keys show up sooner or later.  We can provide a new lock and key if necessary.
  3. What should I do if I lose my lock? - Stop by MA410.  We can provide another lock.
  4. To turn in borrowed items wash all mouthpieces (keep any cork dry), wipe instruments down (removing all hand oils, rosin, etc.) and bring the items along with the lock from the locker (if applicable) to MA410.  Charges apply for returned items that are not clean.
  5. Can I borrow more than one instrument? - Generally, JSoM students may borrow up to three different instruments at a time.
  6. Can I loan my borrowed instrument to another student? - No.  If they need to borrow your loanded instrument they should come to MA410 and check it out as well.  Otherwise, you could be responsible for any damage or loss caused by the second student.
  7. Can I take my instrument off campus? - No.  JSoM instruments are insured by Indiana University and our policy only covers loss or damage on campus.  If the instrument is used for an off-campus IU sanctioned function (JSoM performance or ceremony) then the instrument is covered.  Otherwise, instruments that leave campus are solely the responsibility of the borrower if damage or loss occurs.  This is for the protection of the student as well as for the protection of University assets.
  8. What instruments are available? - The following instruments (as well as the necesary bows and mouthpieces) are available to all Jacobs School of Music students:
    alto saxophone French horn
    bass guitar
    bassoon keyboard
    Bb clarinet oboe
    Bb trumpet recorder
    cello trombone
    Bb clarinet Bb trumpet
    cornet tuba
    euphonium viola
    flute Violin
    The following instruments are available to all Jacobs School of Music students with consent of a School of Music professor:
    a clarinet cornetto oboe d'amore
    alto flute crumhorn organistrum
    amplifier d trumpet piccolo
    bagpipe d-eb trumpet piccolo trumpet
    balalaika dulcimer psaltry
    bandora eb clarinet rackett
    baritone saxophone eb trumpet rebec
    bass clarinet English horn rotary trumpet
    bass flute f trumpet sackbutt
    bass saxophone f-g trumpet c melody saxophone
    bass trombone fife shawm
    bass trumpet flugelhorn sopranino
    basset horn gemshorn soprano saxophone
    c clarinet heckelphon tenor saxophone
    c trumpet hurdy-gurdy theorbo
    contrabassoon kortholt travel case
    chanter lira trombamarina
    cimbasso lirone vielle
    cittern lute viol
    clarino mandolin violone
    clavichord mute wagner tubas (f and Bb)
    contrabass clarinet oboe zinc
    cornamuse
  9. What should I do if I need my instrument after the due date? - If it is just a few days simply contact us and we'll give you an extension.  For longer periods stop by MA410 and renew the contract for the next loan period.
  10. What should I do if I'm done with my tuba or bass locker? - Clean out the locker completely and return the lock to MA410.
  11. Can I renew my current contract? - Yes!  Any student who is enrolled in classes in the up-coming semester may renew toward the end of the current semester.  Simply bring the items you would like to renew to MA410 for a quick inspection and we'll renew the contract.  Renewals must be completed prior to the due date.

keyboard

Bb clarinet

oboe

Bb trumpet

recorder

cello

trombone

Bb clarinet

Bb trumpet

cornet

tuba

euphonium

viola

flute

violin