Getting an Instrument
Getting a good instrument is very important to a young student. Unfortunately to the
untrained eye, many inferior instruments look just fine, but they are difficult to play and in
many cases service is not available when needed. Here is a list of reputable brands by
instrument.
Flutes: Gemeinhardt 2sp, Selmer, Yamaha 200, Azumi AZ2
Clarinets: Buffet E11, Selmer, Yamaha,
Alto Saxophone: Yamaha, Selmer, Jupiter
Trumpet: Bach Prelude, Yamaha, Bundy. Blessing, King, Getzen
Trombone: Bach, Yamaha, King, Getzen
I recommend renting a quality instrument for the first year and getting the damage waiver
insurance. After the first year, you can apply your rental payments toward purchasing the
instrument. Some dealers let you apply the payments to a brand new instrument.
There are several reputable dealers in our area that rent and sell band instruments. All of
them have competitive pricing and back up their instruments with excellent service.
Music and Arts Centers
Crossways Center at Greenbrier
1412 Greenbrier Parkway #126
Chesapeake, VA 23320
757-366-0666
DnD Music
3304 Taylor Road
Chesapeake, VA
484-6233
Angelico's Violins
565 Cedar Road
Chesapeake, VA
312-8961
If you feel the need to get on the
internet and get a good deal for a lot
less, please call me before you buy.
(617-0079) You might be able to get a
nice "step-up" instrument for a good
price. Make sure you are getting a
name brand instrument from the list
above.
A good source for used instruments
is Calamas Musical Instrument Repair
on 21st Street in Norfolk. 622-2148