Student interest in a strings class, now in its second year, continues to grow, instructor Greta Adams said.
When classes started a week ago, 30 Iola High School and Iola Middle School students enrolled in the music class, which focuses on playing violins, violas, cellos and basses.
Because of the demand, the school is short on instruments, Adams said, forcing many students to share instruments in class.
“We need pretty much everything,” she said in a call for help to the community. “We’d like to have an instrument for each student.”
Anyone willing to part with an old stringed instrument — or even willing to loan it for the school year — is encouraged to call Adams at 365-4785 or 365-4765.
Other essentials, such as bows or rosin, also are needed, Adams said.
Financial donations also are welcome in order for the students to rent instruments, Adams said.
School needs stringed instruments
