Use and Care of School Instruments
Lockers and Locker Assignments
Students enrolled in private lessons, or students who are members of an instrumental ensemble are
eligible for the use of a locker. Lockers are assigned by the Conservatory Office for the school year, or
for as long as a student is eligible. Music majors receive priority.
All lockers are to be cleared out at the end of the school year or semester of study. Any remaining
contents or locks will be disposed of. Students are to purchase their own locks, available at the
Wheaton College Bookstore. Lockers are to be locked at all times. Replacement of stolen or misplaced
locks is the responsibility of the student. The Conservatory does not keep a record of student lock
combinations. Problems with a locker should be reported to the Conservatory Office.
Instrument Use for Techniques Courses (MUMS 341:1-7)
Each student using a College instrument for an instrument techniques course (MUMS 341:1-7) is
responsible for that instrument from the time it is signed out to the time it is returned. At the close of
the last class period of the semester, the student will return the instrument and related equipment.
Grades will be withheld pending return or replacement of a techniques instrument.
Care of Equipment
Please help keep all equipment in good condition by giving it personal care and encouraging others to do
likewise. Always store instruments (both student and Conservatory instruments) in locked lockers.
Broken or damaged instruments or equipment should be reported to the Conservatory Office or
principle teacher immediately.
Pianos
Grand pianos on the second floor of McAlister and Pierce Chapel classrooms are normally assigned to
piano performance majors. Pianos on the first floor of McAlister are for other piano and voice students.
Pianos on the Pierce Chapel stage, Barrows Auditorium and Edman Chapel are used only when
preparing for recitals and other major public events.
Organs
The organs for lessons and practice including the Edman Chapel organ are assigned on the basis of
student need and skill level.