Pope Instrument Repair

In honor of the Massachusetts TAX holiday I’ve put most things in the shop on sale. Save %20 on sheet music, and accessories, %10 on Conn Horns – poke around and see what you want/need. This is only a 2 day sale! (August 14 & 15)

We’ve been working on updating the site with all new security features – it should be up in a couple days. THEN, I can add all the ‘new’ used horns that are here – including a Geyer in EXCELLENT condition!

Todd Miller’s new book ‘Carved in Stone’ is an absolute MUST have for any brass player.
Carved In Stone documents the life, career, and playing and teaching techniques of horn player Vincent DeRosa, the world-renowned recording artist. DeRosa has had an astounding career that spans seven decades. He is undoubtedly the most recorded horn player ever, as well as one of the most respected. Click HERE to order!
The book is divided into four sections:

• A review of DeRosa’s personal life.
• DeRosa’s career (including a historical perspective of the
Los Angeles recording industry and his impact and
influence on it).
• A concise and direct description and analysis of his playing
and teaching methods including insights into both technique and musicianship.
• Appendices, exercises, and photographs

This book is the result of a number of years of research including over 60 interviews with DeRosa, his colleagues, and former students, as well as numerous print resources. It should provide invaluable information to all brass instrumentalists, not just horn players.

Carved in Stone is an extraordinary and well-deserved tribute to Vincent DeRosa and his contributions to the music world.

They’ve begun arriving! I have ALL models coming, and some of them are already in stock. If you’re looking for a Marcus Bonna Case – get it HERE before the spring 2010 price increase. Don’t be tricked into getting cheap copies…

I know I’ll catch some flack for this one… but I am now offering my high quality Pope’s Piss valve oil in personalized bottles.
Just include a note with the order as to the name you’d like on the bottle… (Rather than Pope’s Piss – it would be Paul’s Piss.. or whatever name you choose).
It can be a first or last name, or even a pet nickname – you choose.
It’s the same price as my standard Pope’s Piss.
GREAT stocking stuffer, or simple gift!
Click HERE to order your own ‘Piss’

The Vienna Horns will be releasing a new cd in a few days. I have a limited number of them arriving!
I’ll keep you posted the moment they are here, and will promptly post them on the website. I’ve been told that I’ll have the first shipment in the U.S.!

Here’s a list of some of the horn conferences coming up. (email me if you’d like yours listed).
Southeast Horn Workshop – March 26-28. University of Southern Mississippi
Northeast Horn Workshop March 12-14th University of Delaware
Trumpet and Brass Festival January 30-31 at West Chester University PA.
SouthWest Horn Convention! May 14th-16th
Northwest Horn Symposium April 23rd-25th
More to come!

The brass section from the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra has just released their first solo cd – with highlights of the Operatic Repetoire.
Quantities are limited!
Buy it HERE

Ok.. The computer problem is history (mostly)! Over the next week you’ll see a plethora of instruments being added.
Also, watch for my upcoming video ‘how to’ series! (Captivating titles such as ‘how to take out your valves’, – ‘How I rebuild valves’… etc. yawn… but I promise they’ll be funny AND informative).
Marcus Bonna cases will be arriving in a couple weeks. I have ALL models on order (just in time for early Christmas shopping).

As usual – if you have a product that you think I need to sell in my shop – let me know about it!

Without music life would be a mistake.