Used instruments for sale in the store as of 5/2/12

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 This model has been replaced by the YCL-250A which sells for around $800 new.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)

 

Other interesting finds from Schott and CF Peters

When I was at the NYC MTNA Conference last month I got a chance to browse through publishers’ inventory to see what was new and also to look at some backlists that I didn’t know. A lot of time was spent at the Schott and CF Peter exhibition stands (two of my favorite publishers). Here is a sampling of what I found.

Lots of new titles for Spring!

We subscribe to various new issue programs so that we can get the most recent publications as they are released. This means that inventory is always changing in the store. So just when you thought you’d seen everything in Calliope there will be that one Henle or Schott edition that you didn’t know about. OR better yet…how about Twilight Breaking Dawn Part 1 (when will it ever end????). So grab a coffee next door at Milk Boy and stop in and browse – really browse in the truest since of the word!

Wedding music and other gems from Hal Leonard this week

What better gift than a musical apron?

Musical Aprons by Fran

The photo doesn’t do these beautiful aprons justice – you really need to come in and feel the quality and see the colors in real light not cyber light. One of our customers and piano teachers hand sews these for us and my favorite thing is the perfect pocket on the outside for my cellphone to keep me from dropping it in the sink….again.

New Singles from Alfred’s Music Publishers

Oxford University Press and ABRSM Publications

Oxford University, known for their choral collections such as Anthems for Choirs, Carols for Choirs and composers like Willcocks, Rutter, and Chilcott, also has some good instrumental methods such as Pauline Hall’s Piano Time and Cathy and David Blackwell’s string series. Ask to see them when next in the store.

 

OUP is also world-wide distributor of the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (UK) that is not just known for it’s examination program but also for outstanding publications such as the Tovey edition of the Beethoven Sonatas, Bach Well-Tempered Clavier edited by Jones and for their recently added jazz examinations a book called Jazz from Scratch – perfect for all those keyboard musicians who want an introduction to different jazz styles.

Jamie Aebersold Jazz Playalong Series Sale

We have an overstock of this really great series which includes a book and cd with lots of different ideas for jazz musicians or jazz wannabees AND the good news is that each volume works with any instrument – the series is extremely versatile. It is popularly termed “The Most Widely-Used Improvisation Tool On The Market”. For a limited time we are offering a 20% discount on the series. Please note that the discount is only valid for what we have in the store and not special orders. Come check out what we have or give us a call. We also do mail order.

New titles from Ricordi for the serious vocalist

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:

New Singles from Hal Leonard

I love opening the box of newest singles from Hal Leonard Pubishers. Though I don’t always like the music – and yes I do actually listen to the songs – it takes me back to a time when Top 40 Radio really did exist and when people would stop by their local music store and pick up a copy so they could try playing one of the songs for themselves or for a special one in their lives. Downloads are great but there is nothing like the real sheet music. Just look at these covers on the latest releases:

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