Getting An Instrument
Massullo Music Ltd. (Burnaby, British Columbia) 1 (604) 294-1777 has been given a list of approved models and brands and has agreed to supply only quality instruments, which have been approved by the Whitehorse Secondary Music Teachers. These instruments are of a standard that should prove adequate throughout Secondary school for the majority of students. However, those students who excel at Band may opt for an even higher standard of instrument as they progress in Instrumental Music. Below you will find a list that describes Massullo Music Ltd.'s Sept. ‘10 outright purchase and rental/term purchase prices. With Massullo Music "outright purchase" includes all the necessary Care & Maintenance equipment and a fold-up music stand for home practice.
The following should be included with all rentals or purchases:
- reeds for clarinet & sax players (a couple of 1 ½ strength to start)
- 2 or 3 reeds for oboe or bassoon players
- slide cream for trombone players (not oil) and a water mister bottle
- cork grease for woodwind players; slide grease for brass players
- washable kite-shaped cleaning swab for woodwind players
- appropriate polishing cloths for lacquered / silver instruments
- pair of snare drum sticks & acrylic mallets for percussionists - Orchestra Bells on a stand and a Practice Pad for home!
- a mouthpiece brush for all brass, clarinet & saxophone players
- reed guard IV for oboe, saxophone & clarinet instruments
- a cleaning snake for brass instruments
* In addition to an instrument of suitable quality, the following supplies will also be needed: soft cleaning cloth, pencils (with eraser) to be kept in their case and a music stand is recommended for home practice.
As Band classes commence at the beginning of the school year, it is essential that students have their instruments as soon as possible. To facilitate this, we have invited Massullo Music Ltd. here to supply the approved brands of instruments to our Whitehorse students during the third week of School. Sandro Massullo will be here in Whitehorse, on Wednesday, September 14th at F. H. Collins Sec. Band Room from 8:00 am – 8:30 pm or Thursday, September 15th at Porter Creek Sec. Band Room from 8:30 am – 8:00 pm doing Rental / Purchase Contracts with parents from any of our schools. Please note that both band teachers are available only after 3:30 pm due to regular classes. A reminder that: you will need a credit card for collateral to rent one of these instruments.
Massullo Music Ltd. (2011 Prices)
* Specializing in Brass & Woodwind Repair
| Instrument | Outright Purchase | Monthly Rent to Own | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flute Trevor James 10x | $495.00 | $20 | $625.00 |
| Flute Trevor James P30 | $850 .00 | $35 | $1050.00 |
| Clarinet Vito 7212 | $525 .00 | $22 | $650.00 |
| Oboe Selmer 1492B | $1695.00 | $71 | $2125.00 | Alto Sax Trevor James | $1175.00 | $52 | $1650.00 |
| Tenor Sax Trevor James | $1375.00 | $59 | $1850.00 | Trumpet Getzen | $625.00 | $26 | $795.00 |
| Trombone King | $650.00 | $27 | $850.00 |
| Snare/Bell Kit Ludwig | $325.00 | $15 | $425.00 |
** The above listed prices include a free tune - up here in April and the required Care & Maintenance supplies, but does not include: G.S.T., or Air North shipping / cargo surcharges.
** Students who choose not to continue in Band at the end of the year must return instruments rented from Massullo Music directly to Massullo Music in Burnaby, BC. The school is not responsible for any instruments that are not owned by the school. "Buy Back Plan" means Outright purchase price minus Monthly rent = Guaranteed Buy-Back Price
