Brands

Good Brands of Band Instruments   

 

 

There are many different manufacturers of band instruments, but not all are alike.  I put together this following list of recommended brands for use in our program.  These have proven themselves as quality manufacturers with great reputations throughout the world of instrumental music education.
 
 
There are some good brands that have become obsolete.  If it's not on the list, Please contact Mr. Kesler and he'll answer any questions you may have.  BEFORE you rent or buy, feel free to do some research using the links below.  If you find a brand of instrument that is not on this list, please ask me about it before buying.  There are MANY brands that have a terrible reputation when it comes to quality and dependability.
 

RECOMMENDED BRANDS

Flute   

Armstrong, Artley, Emerson, Gemeinhardt, Selmer, Yamaha

Clarinet    Armstrong, Artley, Besson, Buescher, Buffet, Leblanc, Noblet, Selmer, Vito, W. Schreiber, Yamaha
Oboe    Artley, Buffet, Bulgheroni, Fox-Renard, Larilee, Loree, Patricola, Selmer, Yamaha
Bassoon    Artley, Selmer, W. Schreiber
Saxophone    Buescher, Conn, Keilwerth, King, Selmer, Yamaha, Yanigisawa
Trumpet/Cornet    Bach, Benge, Blessing, Conn, Getzen, Holton, King, Yamaha
French Horn    Bach, Benge, Conn, Getzen, Holton, King, Yamaha
Trombone    Bach, Benge, Blessing, Conn, Getzen, Holton, King, Yamaha
Baritone/Euphonium    Bach, Benge, Besson, Conn, Getzen, Holton, King, Willson, Yamaha
Tuba    Bach, Benge, Conn, Holton, King, Yamaha
Drums/Bells    Ludwig/Musser, Pearl, Yamaha