The development of Brass Instruments throughout the centuries is basically completed. However, every year something new pops up and disappears just as fast. Brass Instruments are made from brass. Different blends of other metals may change the sounds, durability or color of the brass. A silver instrument is, in most cases, silver plated or parts of the instrument, like the bell, are made with solid sterling silver.

Today you see a lot of instruments in all colors, painted or entirely made of plastic. Quite frankly, these are great for a circus or clowns. Please keep it traditional. You will look professional with the right instrument, just like the colors for a performing Band or Orchestra: black and white or in uniform.

Here is a very short description of the instruments your beginner student will select.

Trumpet

Band, Marching Band and Solo Instrument. Great for beginners to pro’s.
We rent, repair, sell and service this instrument.

Cornet

Band, Orchestra, Marching Band and Solo Instrument. Great for beginners to pro’s. It comes in many different designs.
We rent, repair, sell and service this instrument.

Pocket Trumpet

Not a Band, Orchestra, or Solo Instrument. It is a practice trumpet only.
We repair, sell and service this instrument.

Piccolo Trumpet

A truly professional instrument. For High School Band, Orchestra and Solo to Pro’s. Not a Marching Band Instrument.
Not a rental instrument We repair, sell and service this instrument. Most Piccolos are 1 Octave higher and require serious practice

Trombone

Band, Orchestra, Marching Band and Solo Instrument. Great for beginners to pro’s. This is a Tenor instrument, it plays lower than a trumpet. It is a slide instrument, but also  is available with valves. The trigger (“F” attachment) Trombone is a step up, for High School or Pro’s.
We rent slide trombones, repair, sell and service all trombones.

Baritone / Euphonium

Band, Orchestra, Marching Band or Solo Instrument. The Baritone has 3 valves and the Euphonium has 4 valves. The sound is very similar. They come in different shapes and sizes. Great for Beginners to Pro’s. We rent, repair, sell and service these instruments.

Tuba

Band, Orchestra, Marching Band or Solo Instrument. The Tuba has 3 or 4 valves and comes in different sizes. It is keyed 2 octaves lower than a trumpet.
We do not rent or repair this instrument but we do have Tubas for sale. Small sizes are good for beginners. This instrument should be supplied by your school.

French Horn

Band, Orchestra, Marching Band or Solo Instrument. Great for Beginners to Pro’s.
We rent, repair, sell and service this
instruments.