Services : Rentals

School Band and Orchestra Instruments:

We have partnered with the National Educational Musical Company (NEMC) to bring you a competitive rental program with high quality, name-brand instruments for band and orchestra. Read on for more details, or click here to begin your rental online!

You may choose to pick up your instrument at our store, or to have NEMC (our fulfillment partner) ship it directly to your home.

Current rates and available instruments under this program:

Group 1: $30 per month (plus tax and optional $8.95/month Damage Waiver).

- clarinet (plastic)

- flute (open-hole available by special request)

- Bb trumpet

- trombone

- bell kit

- snare drum kit

- bell + snare kit

- violin (1/16, 1/10, 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, 3/4 and 4/4)

- viola (12", 13", 14", 15", 15.5", 16", 16.5")

Not sure which size violin, viola or cello your child needs? It's always best to ask their teacher, but you can also consult this sizing guide. We can also check measurements in-store. It's easy to swap out or exchange if your child needs a different size than what you selected.

Group 2: $46 per month (plus tax and optional $10.95/month Damage Waiver)

- alto saxophone

- oboe

- cello (1/4, 1/2, 3/4 and 4/4)

Group 3: $76 per month (plus tax and optional $12.95/month Damage Waiver).

- tenor saxophone

- French horn (single)

- baritone horn

Damage Waiver:

This is an optional addition but highly recommended especially for student rentals. Customers with damage waiver will have repairs costs covered due to accidental damage, regular maintenance issues or manufacturing defect. Without damage waiver, the customer is responsible for all repair costs (usually a minimum of $50).

Rent-to-own:

All rental payments will go towards the instrument's purchase price, and a significant early payoff discount is offered. You may also return the instrument at any point without penalty, so you are not locked into purchasing the instrument. We recommend continuing to rent over the summer break - not only will your student be able to continue practicing (which is important!), but you will continue to accumulate rental credit towards purchase. Once you return, you would start over on a new contract if you rent again.

Credit requirements:

We require a state-issued ID such as a drivers license, and a major credit card (debit with Visa/MC logo OK) for rentals.

Exchanges:

Violins, violas and cellos can be exchanged at any time for a different size as your child grows, and 100% of your rental payments will transfer to the new instrument. For all other instruments, you may exchange to any other instrument type within the first 12 months of rental (a nominal exchange fee applies), and 100% of your rental credit will transfer to the new instruments. The following exchanges have a 24-month exchange window: clarinet to alto sax, alto sax to tenor sax, and violin to viola.

HMT Owned "Folk" Instruments for Rent

HMT owned instruments are rented on a first-come/first-served basis.
We do not hold instruments for future dated rentals. Availability is limited so please call to see what we have in stock.

The following instruments are available for rent through our direct store rental program for customers residing within the general MD/DC/VA area.

5-string Banjos
4-string Tenor Banjo
Concertina
Folk Harp
Hammered Dulcimer
Guitar
Mandolin
Accordion

Rental Terms

All renters are required to agree to and sign the following rental contract:

Payment of this rental invoice constitutes an agreement to the following terms:

-I agree to let HMT keep a valid credit card number on file (fully encrypted)
-The rented instrument is due on the date listed on the title of this invoice, typically 7 weeks
-There are absolutely no refunds on rental fees or partial refunds for early returns
-Instruments returned after the due date will incur a service charge of $3 per day until its return, no exceptions
-I understand that I can only rent this instrument for a maximum 7 week period
-The initial rental fee may be applied toward the purchase of the same type of instrument, of equal or greater value, for up to 7 weeks past the rental due date
-In the event of extended rental privilege (more than 7 weeks) only the initial rental payment may be applied towards the purchase of a new instrument
-I agree to return the instrument in the same condition as when it was issued to me, I will be responsible for all costs necessary to repair any damage suffered to the instrument during the term of this contract.
-The cost of such damage will be determined by HMT and payment shall be due when the instrument is returned. If any damage to the instrument renders it a total loss I will be charged the full cash value of the instrument.
-I understand that if I move during the rental period I must notify HMT within 10 days of my move and provide my new address and phone number.
-If I should move from the DC Metro area (beyond a 60 mile radius) the instrument must be returned to HMT before leaving the area

VIOLATION OF THE ABOVE TERMS WILL RESULT IN THE FOLLOWING: IN ADDITION TO THE ABOVE MENTIONED $3 PER DAY LATE FEE, HMT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REPORT TO CREDIT AGENCIES ON MY OVERDUE ACCOUNT. HMT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CHARGE MY CREDIT CARD IN THE EVENT THE INSTRUMENT IS NOT RETURNED WITHIN 45 DAYS OF THE DUE DATE. IN THE EVENT OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS, THE LESSEE AGREES TO AN ATTORNEY'S FEE OF 15% OF THE ABOVE AGREED VALUE OF THE MUSICAL INSTRUMENT, PLUS ANY AND ALL COSTS AND DISBURSEMENTS PAID BY HMT.