Instrument Rental Policies

The Riley School owns a limited number of instruments available to rent. Students may rent these instruments (if available) while deciding whether to continue and/or to purchase their own instrument. Please contact the instrument teacher or to inquire about rental instrument availability.

Rentals will be limited to currently enrolled Riley students on a first-come, first-served basis. RSIM instrument rentals are on a per-quarter basis, and may be renewed as needed, including through the summer, at the teacher's discretion. The rental period commences on the first day of the RSIM quarter and ends on the last day of the quarter. Continuing rental agreements will be re-signed at the beginning of the subsequent fall quarter. If another student is waiting for the instrument, the rental will be limited to two consecutive quarters. Rental over the summer is conditioned on enrollment as of the previous quarter and only at Riley teacher discretion. Each student is limited to one rental instrument per quarter.

A signed rental contract is required for all rentals, including provisions that the renter is responsible for all damages and the replacement value of instrument if lost/stolen/damaged beyond repair or not returned at end of rental period. The contract indicates that the renter should obtain insurance on the instrument. A parent or guardian's signature is required on the contract for any student younger than 18 years old. Please contact if you have any questions about the instrument rental process.

Current rental costs per quarter are outlined below. Amounts will not be prorated or refunded if the instrument is not retained for the entire school quarter. Contract to be signed and payment must be made on the first day of each quarter.

• Instruments renting for $50 per quarter: Concertina, Practice Uilleann Pipes, Grand Harpsicle, Accordion.
• Instruments renting for $25 per quarter: Bodhran, Mandolin, Tenor Banjo, Harpsicle/Sharpsicle/Flatsicle.