Music Classes
ALF will no longer offer instrumental music classes. Check with your student’s school for information about LCUSD instrumental music classes.

Instrument Rental
Instruments are available to rent from Assistance League of Flintridge from Wednesday, August 28, 2024 through the last classes in May 2025. Rental fees are paid during the ALF instrument rental registration period.  Instruments are picked up on Rental Day, this year on Wednesday, August 28 from 3:15-5:30 PM.

Location of Rental Day
Lanterman Auditorium, 4491 Cornishon Avenue, La Cañada Flintridge

Eligibility
Students entering grades 4-6 and participating in the LCUSD/Encore Instrumental Music program at LCE, PCR and PCY are welcome to participate in the ALF Instrument Rental program.  Students in other programs are not eligible to rent at this time.

Instruments Available for Rent

• Brass – baritone, French horn, trumpet, trombone
• Woodwinds – clarinet, flute, oboe, (alto) saxophone
• Strings – violin, viola, cello

Registration
All registration for ALF Instrument Rentals is done through the ALF website. Registration opened on Monday, August 5 at 12:00 PM and  closed on Monday, August 26 at 5:00 PM. Late registration opened on Wednesday, August 28 at 10:00 AM and closed on Monday,
September 30 at 12:00 Noon.  Late registrants may incur a Late Fee and receive special instructions on how to pick up their instruments after Rental Day.

After Registration
After the registration process is completed, you will receive an email confirming the rental for each student and how much was paid. If you have trouble registering or do not receive this email, please contact the Programs Office at programs@alflintridge.org or 818-790-2211. After registering, you will have access to your online registration account through the link in your confirmation email. You may go to this account any time to review or correct your family information, print a statement, or change your password. To login, use the same email and password that was used during registration.

Transfers
We will revise the student’s choice of instrument up until registration closes on Monday, August 26 at 5:00 PM. After this date, instrument exchange is subject to availability and the Music Chair’s approval. Contact programs@alflintridge.org or call 818-790-2211 to make this request.

Rental Agreement
ALF has a limited number of instruments for rent. Pre-payment for rental does not guarantee an instrument will be available for your student. If an appropriate instrument is not available, this Instrument Rental Fee will be refunded.

• The parent agrees to be responsible for any damage or loss of the instrument.
• The ALF Music Chair must approve in advance any repair or replacement of an instrument.
• The parent agrees to return the instrument in the same condition as it was received.
• Upon acceptance of the rented instrument, the parent agrees to the value and condition of the instrument. Instruments returned with damage will be evaluated and the family could be responsible for up to the full value of replacing the instrument.
• Instruments must be returned on or before the last day of class or immediately if the student is no longer in the program. Failure to return an instrument before the deadline may result in a $50 Late Return Fee. 
• The parent is responsible for providing replacement incidentals (strings, rosin, reeds, oil, cork, grease, etc.)

Cost
$250 Rental Fee
Rental Fees are paid once during registration and are for the entire session, September to May. Instruments must be returned at the conclusion of classes.

No Refunds
Assistance League of Flintridge has a NO REFUND policy unless the student was not able to obtain the instrument of their choice on Rental Day.

Scholarships
A limited number of rental scholarships are available to La Cañada Unified School District students based on need. For more information and/or application forms, please contact the principal of the LCUSD school your student is presently attending. All information will be held strictly confidential.

Parent Communication
ALF Music sends communications to parents via email or by calling the primary parent’s cell phone. Be sure to keep your contact information up-to-date and check your spam filter regularly for emails from active.com, instrumentalmusic@alflintridge.org, or programs@alflintridge.org. Do not “unsubscribe” or you may not receive important notifications from ALF.

ALF Instrumental Music
instrumentalmusic@alflintridge.org
818-790-2211