The Department of Music provides lockers, instrument loans, and equipment storage to support students participating in music ensembles, applied lessons, and Music Education coursework. This page explains how to request a locker, borrow department instruments, purchase or rent instruments and supplies, and prepare for the end of the academic year.
Reserve a Locker
Who Can Request a Locker?
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| Ensemble Members | Beginning August 10, eligible CWRU students participating in Department of Music ensembles may request available lockers throughout the academic year. |
| Locker Request Form | Before submitting a Locker Request Form, please review the Locker Policies below and confirm that you:
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Locker Policies
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| Second Lockers | Students may request a second locker after the Drop/Add period, subject to availability. |
| Combination Locks | Use only the combination lock issued by the Department of Music. |
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| Keeping Your Locker Clean |
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| Sharing Lockers | Locker assignments are for individual use only. Students may not share lockers or provide access to another student. |
| Loss or Damage | The Department of Music and Case Western Reserve University are not responsible for lost or damaged personal property stored in lockers. |
| Prohibited Items | The following may not be stored in music lockers:
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| Violations | Students will receive one written warning for minor policy violations. Failure to comply may result in loss of locker privileges. Possession of prohibited items may result in immediate termination of the locker agreement and referral to Campus Police. |
Borrow an Instrument or Equipment
| Instrument Availability | The Department of Music maintains a limited inventory of instruments and equipment for ensemble participation and other approved academic purposes. Before submitting an Instrument Request Form, please review the Instrument Loan Agreement: Statement of Responsibility, Terms, & Conditions. |
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| Equipment Use | Department instruments and equipment may not be used for personal, public, or external events. Use of department equipment for a CWRU-sponsored event requires prior approval from Nicholas Strawn. |
| Approval Process | Nicholas Strawn coordinates all instrument loans in consultation with the appropriate ensemble director.
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Purchase or Rent Instruments & Supplies
Need an Instrument or Supplies?
The Department of Music cannot always provide instruments or accessories. Students are encouraged to purchase or rent instruments and supplies through one of the recommended vendors below.
| Preferred Online Vendor | Rettig MusicRettig Music offers instruments, accessories, and specialty supplies with delivery directly to Denison Hall. Ordering Instructions
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| Recommended Local Music Stores | Cleveland Violins
Terry Carlin Violins
Academy Music Company
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Returns, Renewals & End-of-Year Procedures
Instrument Returns & Renewals
At the end of each semester, Nicholas Strawn will contact students with active instrument loans regarding renewal or return procedures.
Before returning an instrument:
- Clean and sanitize the instrument
- Oil or grease moving parts as needed
- Return all accessories
- Remove all personal belongings from the case
Locker Cleanout
| Fall Semester Locker Cleanout | Empty lockers by 5:00 p.m. on the Monday following final exams. |
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| Spring Locker Cleanout |
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| Secure Storage Access |
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Summer Access
| Building Access | Returning Music Majors
Returning Non-Majors
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| Summer Lockers | Students living on campus, enrolled in summer classes, or with other approved circumstances may request a summer locker. Submit a new Locker Request Form and select Summer Term Extension. |