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The Best Gifts to Celebrate Graduating High School and College Brass Musicians (Updated for 2024)
Woohoo! They did it! Your student has persevered through years of essays and standardized testing to snag that priceless diploma. Here are some suggestions for colorful and practical gifts that show your pride in...
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Should I Get a C Trumpet?
Beginner or Casual Enthusiast Nearly all beginners in the US start on Bb trumpets. Most bands have students playing Bb trumpet parts and not C trumpet parts. Students generally...
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Is it Time to Upgrade to a New Trumpet?
If you are considering upgrading your trumpet, but you’re not sure if it’s the right time, you can ask yourself these questions.
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Yamaha 2023 Sounds of Spring Rebate Program
Certain intermediate and professional level Yamaha instruments may qualify for a $50-100 rebate if purchased between April 10, 2023 - June 30, 2023. The customer must apply for the rebate here,...
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Inspecting For And Dealing With Shipping Damage
Congratulations on your new instrument purchase! The utmost care and attention has been given in readying your instrument for shipping. However, even with the greatest preparation, occasionally an instrument may...
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Hanging by a Thread - Our Favorite Varieties of Rotor String
If you buy rotor string from Houghton Horns, you might receive one of two types of rotor string: 1. The bright yellow stuff. It has a more stiff feel, which some...
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After-Christmas Special!
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2021 Black Friday Deals!
November 22 – 29, 2021 Only Qualifying purchases will receive a eGift card in the following amounts: $15 eGift card upon the purchase of $60 or more on any one-piece...
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It’s Aliiiiiiiiiive! Long-term Storage and Retrieval of Brass Instruments
When we pick up a musical instrument, we all intend to stick with it for the rest of our lives. Unfortunately, sometimes interest wanes or other life obligations intervene, and...