January 17th, 2012
Cantolopera is a publishing project that offers a completely new way of approaching the great vocal repertoire. The editions include a vocal score and one or more CDs containing a complete version and the respective orchestral accompaniments for students, enthusiasts and professionals to practice. Each volume also contains the texts to be sung both in Italian and English, accompanied by a note on their context as well as information on the performers and the Compagnia d’Opera Italiana, with its orchestra of over 130 instrumentalists. Here are the newest in the series now in stock:
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Cantolopera Evergreens Vol 1 High Voice
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Cantolopera Evergreens Vol 1 Med Voice
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Cantolopera Arie da Salotto Vol 1 High Voice
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Cantolopera Arie da Salotto Vol 2 High Voice
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Cantolopera Arie da Salotto Vol 1 Med Voice
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Cantolopera Arie da Salotto Vol 2 Med Voice
January 10th, 2012
From time-to-time we have customers who want to sell their instruments for various reasons but mostly because the student has graduated or moved on to other things. Instead of letting the instruments waste away in their attics they smartly sell them and you benefit from the fair prices offered. Though we do not claim to be experts we are honest and the sellers we work with are good people. So if you are tired of gambling on Craig’s List or Ebay then give us a call to see what we have. In stock right now:
Used Yamaha Clarinet YCL-20 $500 in very good condition. This model has been replaced by the YCL-250A which sells for around $800 new.
Used Schreiber & Sohne S&S59589 $150 or best offer – good wooden clarinet but needs an overhaul. Worth it though.
New Vito Clarinet model 7214 never been played – all set up and ready to play – $300. You just need reeds, music and a stand!
Used Jupiter Trumpet $350 – customer had twin boys (!) so twin trumpets. Good condition but need some work since they haven’t been played in a while. One trumpet sold at Christmas and there is one left. Great opportunity.
Violin 1/2 Size with bow and beautiful case – call for details.
Violin 3/4 Size with bow and beautiful case – call for details. Both violins are owned by the same family of girls who are still playing but with full-size instruments. You really need to see the instruments to make a decision.
Call or stop by to learn more or to see the instruments at any time. (610.649.8842)
January 4th, 2012
Time to forget about Rudolph, Santa and Frosty – how many other teachers like me have heard their fill of Jingle Bells in 2011? I just need 11 months’ break before I get back into the spirit. Now it’s back to the grind – today’s lessons started with Hanon
though I decided “Little Pischna”
is soooo much more interesting unless you get the students to transpose the Hanon exercises into other keys OR do the patterns in 6ths or better yet…cross-handed. On to scales – the New Year means we go back over the neglected minor scales and chord cadences. Hard to find good scale and chord cadence books though Bastien and Alfred’s doesn’t do too badly.
Manuscript paper is useful for teachers like me who like to write their own scales and exercises or maybe have the student do it!
And lastly, it’s time for Clementi Sonatinas or in one case for my student Mozart’s Fantasy in D Minor (there’s that minor again).
And for the less experienced – we start moving out of hand positions and into the Breitkopf series of Keyboard Crocodile. And of course all of these are available in the store along with many other recommendations if you only ask! Happy New Year and Happy Teaching!
Breitkopf's Keyboard Crocodile
January 4th, 2012
Though the official school rental season is over people are still coming in to rent violins, violas, cellos, string basses, brass instruments of all kinds, woodwinds including flutes with curved headjoints for the little guys, snare drums, and even keyboards. Most instruments are in stock but if not, we get regular deliveries from the company we work with, Menchey Music Services out of Hanover. All instruments are well maintained; many of them new. Everyone who works with us can help with sizing or give advice – we are all musicians. And the best news is that the instrument can be returned or traded for an alternative if that one doesn’t work out. Call for details about the rental program and prices 610-649-8842. And to hear one of our local middle school Winter Concerts click here
January 2nd, 2012
Our friend, Jeff, repairs brass and woodwind instruments. Though he is not in-house most repairs can be done in 3 to 4 weeks. We can also replace strings on most instruments for a small charge. And we are always happy to offer help and advice. Just ask!
December 20th, 2011
Not only do we rent trumpets, sell trumpet sheet music, and can recommend trumpet teachers…we also have tiny little trumpets so real that Doug, here, thought he could play a tune!
November 29th, 2011
Who wouldn’t want all 9 Symphonies of Beethoven in this lovely boxed set of study scores – a bargain at $140 and currently in stock! And more…
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JS Bach Six Suites for Cello
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Mozart Violin Concerto in D Major
