Elefante Music & School for the Performing Arts

Elefante Music & School for the Performing Arts

1790 Springfield Ave, New Providence NJ 07974 (908) 464-5928 • 413 Park Ave, Scotch Plains NJ 07076 (908) 322-7542

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      • Piano
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      • Dance and Acting
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    • Performing Arts Classes – Spring 2025 Registration NOW OPEN
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    • Choosing Your Instrument
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      • Make an Appointment to Try Step-Up Instruments
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Student Resources

  • Learn how to choose an instrument
  • Beginning Band Video Lessons
  • Quick Tip: Right Hand Technique by Ron Beagen, Guitar Instructor
  • Practice Prep for Advanced Flute Players
  • How Anthony Makes Virtual Drum Lessons Work
  • How to Assemble a Percussion Kit
  • Outside-the-Box Drumming with Dave Heilman
  • Jazz Comping Using Syncopation
  • A Word from Drum Instructor Anthony Amodeo
  • How to Tune Your Violin or Viola
  • How to Measure for a String Instrument

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  • New Jersey Jazz Academy
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Regular Hours

New Providence
Monday – Thursday: 11am – 9pm
Friday: 11am – 6pm
Saturday: 9am – 3pm
Sunday: Closed

Scotch Plains
Monday – Thursday: 12pm – 8pm
Friday: 11am – 6pm
Saturday: 9am – 3pm
Sunday: Closed

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Stefanie Santoro Video Introduction
Clarinet

Want to hear more?
Check out our recording of Friend Like Me, featuring the clarinet and its wide tonal range:

 

 

Flute

Want to hear more?
This video of Under the Sea features the flute:

 

Alto Saxophone

Want to hear more?
This video of It’s a Small World features the alto saxophone:

Trombone

Want to hear more?
This video of Somewhere Over the Rainbow features trombone:

Trumpet

Want to hear more?
This video of the Rocky theme features trumpet as the main instrument:

Upright Bass

Upright bass, also called string bass or double bass, is a member of the orchestra family. Just as often, however, it appears in jazz, bluegrass, folk, and other genres. With a large hollow body and 4 thick strings, the tones produced by the upright bass are low and rich. The instrument is capable of long, expressive tones when played with a bow; and short, percussive tones when plucked with the strings. String bass is a dynamic and impressive instrument to play!

Although it is one of the biggest instruments in band or orchestra, they come in a variety of sizes to accommodate younger players.

If this is your first year in orchestra, you may need to check with your music director to see if upright bass is an option.

Percussion
Oboe

The oboe is a woodwind and a member of the double-reed family. It is played by blowing air through the reed, attached at the top of the instrument. The reed consists of two very thin pieces of cane, pressed together with a small opening to allow air to pass through. The sound can be high in pitch, but it has a variety of colorful tones, from bright and piercing to low and mysterious.

Oboe players must become familiar with the key system, which can appear complex at first. With daily practice and patience, playing the oboe can be fun and rewarding!

Viola
Violin
Cello
French Horn
Baritone Horn

Jupiter JBN1000 Bassoon


JBN1000 Bassoon

ABS Resin body, full German Heckel key system.

Conn 6D Double French Horn


6D French Horn

C.G. Conn “Artist” – Key of F/Bb, .468″ bore, 12″ small throat yellow brass bell, yellow brass mouthpipe, branches and slide crooks, nickel silver outside tubes, tapered rotors and bearings, all string linkages, clear lacquer finish.

Selmer LaVoix SAS280R Tenor Saxophone


LaVoix Tenor Saxophone

High F# key, multiple adjusting screws, rocking table mechanism, Blue steel springs, treated leather pads with metal resonators, ribbed construction, hand engraved clear lacquered brass.

Selmer LaVoix SAS280R Alto Saxophone


LaVoix Alto Saxophone

High F# key, multiple adjusting screws, rocking table mechanism, Blue steel springs, treated leather pads with metal resonators, ribbed construction, hand engraved clear lacquered brass.

Conn 52H Trombone


52H

Standard wrap F attachment with standard rotor, chrome plated nickel silver inner handslide, .525″/.547″ dual bore, 8-5/8″ rose brass bell, Clear lacquer finish.

Bach TR200S Bb Trumpet


TR200S

Silver-plated body, .459″ bore, Stradivarius-style valve casing, Monel pistons, 1st slide thumb saddle, Adjustable 3rd slide finger ring, two-piece hand-hammered 4-13/16″ yellow brass bell.

King Silver Flair 2055T Bb Trumpet


Silver Flair 2055T

Silver-plated body, 462″ bore, 4 7/8″ seamless bell, Monel pistons, 1st slide trigger, patented “quick release” 1st valve thumb trigger for easy intonation adjustments.

Jupiter JTR1100S Bb Trumpet


JTR1100S

Silver plated yellow brass body, 4.8″ bell, 460″ bore, Monel pistons, 3rd valve slide throw ring and stop, 1st valve slide thumb saddle, reverse lead pipe.

Buffet E11 Bb Clarinet


E11

Stained African blackwood and Dalbergia Melanoxylon body, nickel keys, double fishskin pads.

Powell-Sonare PS51BOF Flute


PS501BOF

Open hole, B foot, Sterling silver genuine Powell head joint, silver-plated body and keys, offset G, Y arms, drawn tone holes, modern Powell scale.

Azumi AZ1SRBEO Flute


AZ1SRBEO

Open Hole, Offset G, Split E Mechanism, B Foot, Gizmo Key, Altus Z-Cut™ Professional Headjoint with .925 Sterling silver lip plate and riser, Altus-Bennett Scale, wide rib construction, silver-plated body and keys, French-style pointed key arms, stainless steel springs.

Azumi AZ1SRBO Flute


AZ1SRBO

Open Hole, Offset G, B Foot, Gizmo Key, Altus Z-Cut™ Professional Headjoint with .925 Sterling Silver Lip Plate and Riser, Altus-Bennett Scale, wide rib construction, silver-plated body and keys, French-style pointed key arms, stainless steel springs.

Jupiter JFL1000RBO Flute


JFL1000RBO

Open hole, B-foot, offset G key, .925 Sterling silver headjoint, silver-plated body and keys.

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Elefante Music Private Lesson Inquiry Form

Thank you for your interest in taking lessons at Elefante Music! Please fill out this form and we will contact you with more details based on the information you provide.

"*" indicates required fields

Student's Name*
Parent/Guardian's Name*
Area(s) of Interest*
Multiple selections allowed
Level*
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Further questions, special needs requirements, etc.
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Rental Returns (Store only)

Please return your rental directly to Elefante Music

1790 Springfield Ave

New Providence, NJ 07974

School returns are no longer accepted at this time.

If you have any questions, please call us at 908-464-5928.

Thank you for renting from Elefante Music! Have a great summer!

Rental Returns Policy
  • There are no refunds for instrument rentals that are returned early within the trial rental period.
  • Instrument rentals that are on the monthly plan can be returned at any time with no obligation to continue.
  • If you choose to return a rental instrument at any time, whether during or after the trial rental period, you can either return it directly to Elefante Music, OR you can return it to the school as long as you obtain a Return Authorization number from Elefante Music.