School rentals
Winchester and Winsted band and orchestra rentals.
Winsted and Winchester families: a full music store about 15 minutes down Route 8.
Winchester, Winsted
Rent close to home.
George's Music Center in Torrington is about 15 minutes from Winsted. Winchester band and orchestra families can rent their instruments here on a rent-to-own plan, with the supplies on the shelf and a repair bench in the same building.
We serve band and orchestra families from Pearson Middle School in Winsted.
Rental season starts in August, when band and orchestra start back up. You can rent any time of year.
Band
- Flute
- Piccolo
- Clarinet
- Oboe
- Alto saxophone
- Tenor saxophone
- Soprano saxophone
- Trumpet
- Trombone
- French horn
- Baritone horn
- Snare drum kit
- Bell kit
Orchestra
- Violin (all sizes)
- Viola (all sizes)
- Cello (all sizes)
Three steps
How rent-to-own works.
- 1Pick the instrumentAsk the band director which one your student needs, or call the store and we'll help you figure it out.
- 2Rent monthlySign up through our online rental program, or let us help you at the counter. Pick it up in Torrington with the method book and supplies.
- 3Own itEvery rental payment counts toward buying the instrument. When it's paid off, it's yours.
Each instrument and plan has its own monthly rate. Call the store for this year's rates.
Winchester rental questions
How does rent-to-own work?
You rent the instrument monthly, and your rental payments count toward buying it. When it is paid off, your family owns it.
What if the instrument gets damaged?
Bring it in. Our repair team services band and orchestra instruments, and we will tell you what it needs. What the rental covers is in the agreement you see when you sign up.
Can we return it, or switch instruments?
Call the store and we will go over your options. The details are in the rental agreement you see when you sign up.
What happens when it is paid off?
It is yours to keep. Many students step up to a better instrument in middle or high school, and we can help with that too.
Do you have the school method books?
Yes. We stock the method books local school programs use, plus music stands, cleaning kits, reeds, oils, straps and accessories.
How do I pay?
Monthly payments are set up through the online rental program when you sign up. Call the store if you want help with it.
Towns nearby.
Ready to rent?
Call the store and we'll help you get started.