Band & Orchestra Instrument Rentals Made Easy at Sims Music

Starting band or orchestra is an exciting milestone for a student. There’s a new instrument to learn, new friends to make, and hopefully the beginning of something they’ll enjoy for years to come. But for parents, figuring out where to get the right instrument, what the school requires, and how much everything is going to cost can sometimes feel a little overwhelming.

That’s where Sims Music can help.

Sims Music has been serving musicians, families, and music educators throughout South Carolina since 1979. We’ve helped generations of students get started in music, and our goal with our band and orchestra rental program is simple: make getting a quality instrument as easy and stress-free as possible.

Quality Instruments That Are Ready for the Classroom

Through our partnership with Veritas Instrument Rentals, we offer quality, teacher-approved band and orchestra instruments that students can depend on. A student’s first experience with an instrument is important, and trying to learn on an instrument that doesn’t play properly can make an already challenging process much harder.

Rental instruments are professionally prepared and ready to play, giving students the best opportunity to get off to a great start.

We offer rentals for many of the instruments commonly needed for beginning band and orchestra programs, including flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, percussion, violin, viola, cello, and more.

Affordable and Flexible for Families

We understand that purchasing an instrument outright doesn’t always make sense when a student is just getting started. Renting allows families to get a quality instrument without making a large upfront investment.

Our program offers affordable monthly payments along with flexible rent-to-own options. As your student continues with music, rental payments can help work toward ownership of the instrument.

And because kids grow and their musical interests can change, renting also gives families flexibility as their student progresses.

Maintenance Coverage Is Included

School instruments get used—a lot. They travel to and from school, go to rehearsals, get carried on buses, and occasionally experience the bumps and bruises that come with being in the hands of a young musician.

That’s why maintenance coverage is an important part of our rental program. If something happens or an instrument needs attention, you have the support of a local music store instead of being left to figure it out on your own.

Our team at Sims Music can help answer questions, troubleshoot problems, and make sure your student gets back to making music as quickly as possible.

Reserve Online, Pick Up at Sims or Have It Delivered

Getting the instrument itself is easy. Families can reserve their student’s instrument online through our rental program and choose the option that works best for them.

You can have the instrument conveniently delivered to your home, or choose in-store pickup at Sims Music. If you pick up with us, our team is here to help make sure you have what you need and answer any questions before your student heads off to their first rehearsal.

More Than Just an Instrument Rental

One of the biggest advantages of renting through Sims Music is having a local music store behind you.

Our staff is made up of musicians, and we understand the questions that come up when a student is learning an instrument. Beyond rentals, Sims Music carries the books, reeds, strings, mouthpieces, sticks, stands, cleaning supplies, cases, and other accessories students need throughout the school year.

And as students grow as musicians, we’re here for the next step too—whether that means repairs and maintenance, private lessons, accessories, or eventually moving up to a new instrument.

Why Rent From Sims Music?

• Teacher-approved instruments through Veritas Instrument Rentals

• Affordable monthly payments

• Flexible rent-to-own options

• Maintenance coverage included

• Professionally prepared instruments

• Local support from experienced musicians

• In-store pickup or convenient home delivery

• Access to accessories, supplies, repairs, and support throughout the school year

Helping South Carolina Students Make Music Since 1979

For us, school music programs are an important part of what a local music store should support. We want students to have a great experience learning music, teachers to have instruments they can depend on, and parents to have somewhere local they can turn when they need help.

Whether your student is picking up an instrument for the very first time, joining a new band or orchestra program, or getting ready for another year of music, Sims Music is here to help every step of the way.

Getting started should be exciting—not stressful. We’ll help take care of the instrument part so your student can concentrate on making music.