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| Acćent Instruments: designed from the director’s view May, 2002 Imagine that you as a band director could design the features you want in a student line instrument. What features would be included in instruments designed from the band director’s perspective? Obviously, quality would be a priority. Brasses would have nickel silver tubing at points of wear. Trumpets would include a first valve thumb slide hook as well as the third valve tuning ring, a double braced tuning slide, and tuning slide receivers would be rolled for reinforcement. Trombones would have chrome-plated inner slides. Clarinets would have undercut tone holes and an adjustable thumb rest. Saxophones would have a full rib construction for strength, detachable bell, an articulated C# key to facilitate fingering and high F#. Percussion kits would include 32-note extended range steel bells, tunable practice pad or ten lug snare drum with a heavy duty stand and padded nylon bag with wheels. And all the wind instruments would come with premium mouthpieces and the cases would be of rugged construction and easily repairable. Just as important as quality, directors seek value for their students and parents. Instruments with these features need to be priced in the same range as those without these valuable upgrade features. Finally, there needs to be an extended warranty to stand behind the instrument and cases. Well, you don’t have to imagine anymore. Marshall Music has heard directors’ concerns over the years and has joined with eleven other renowned school music dealers around the country to develop Acćent Instruments, an instrument line designed, in essence, by music directors. Acćent designers have traveled roads exclusive to professionals serious about music and musical instruments. Their journeys have covered various countries in search of better designs and materials. From their experiences and learning, and directors’ suggestions relayed through the music dealer, a new line of instruments has evolved…..Acćent. These refined instruments offer musical freedom for the musician who is constantly changing, growing in age and skill. The Acćent series includes an instrument that is right for each individual’s level and talent. The workmanship built into all Acćent products reflects an unequalled standard of quality, which has helped establish these instruments as leaders in the music industry. This quality enables Acćent products to carry a superior two year warranty Acćent’s full range of student series instruments feature easy response and the durability to withstand school use. They are a favorite of music educators for their playability, ruggedness and dependability. The Acćent Performer Series instruments are designed for the advancing musician. They offer the improved response and tone needed to play more difficult levels of music. Marshall Music is excited to be selected as one of twelve Acćent dealers throughout the United States. Because of their continued care and commitment to an instrumental evolution, all preferred dealers have been exclusively involved in the design and trained in the quality and performance standards of each instrument, making Acćent instruments unique to each market. Each dealer is dedicated to music education and stands behind the workmanship of Acćent’s products. Marshall Music will be premiering the Acćent line on a limited basis this fall. For more information contact George Fetter, Director of School Services, at our Lansing store (517) 337-9700 ext. 302. Educational Articles ● School Service Articles ● Product Articles ● Here's an Idea |
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