Wed, 26 Mar 2008 05:34:51 +0000
Blackburn Leadpipes and Griego MouthpiecesOnly instruments newly ordered and shipped from the Getzen Company will include the new Blackburn leadpipes or Griego Custom mouthpieces. Those instruments already in dealer inventory may not include these items. It is recommended that retail customers confirm that any 940 Eterna Piccolo (Blackburn) or Custom Series trombone (Griego) in question is indeed [...]
Thu, 24 Jan 2008 15:29:02 +0000
Past Gazettes Now Available for DownloadThe past four Getzen Gazettes are now available as PDFs. Click any link below to see our publication in its original form:
October 2007
May 2007
October 2006
March 2006
Sat, 24 Nov 2007 00:23:35 +0000
Breaking Up the “Boys Club”Kiku is currently performing trumpet exclusively on a Getzen 3001MV Artist Model Mike Vax trumpet
Think of some great American trumpet players. I’m sure everyone can come up with an impressive list of players both past and present. Now, go back through that list and pick out the women. What’s that you [...]
Fri, 23 Nov 2007 22:27:19 +0000
How to Play Test an InstrumentBy Charlie Miller
(edited and reprinted from April 1978 Getzen Gazette)
How many times have you seen someone play test an instrument and spend most of his/her effort tying to hit that high F? Or try to perform a passage that they would find difficult on their own instrument? Testing one’s [...]
Fri, 23 Nov 2007 22:26:21 +0000
Decorate Your Bandroom On UsAttention school band directors: Tired of the boring, blank wall space in your band room? Want something to spice it up a bit? With our help, you can now decorate your band room for the cost of a postage stamp.
Simply snail mail a poster request to us on your school letterhead and we’ll ship you [...]
Fri, 23 Nov 2007 12:40:43 +0000
Dimensional Characteristics of the Trumpet MouthpiecesBy Dr. Maury Deutsch
(reprinted and edited from the September 1979 Getzen Gazette)
There is nothing more crucial for a successful trumpet or cornet career than a proper fitting mouthpiece. This clearly points out the importance of a qualified instructor for the beginning student. A pitfall that faces many young [...]
Fri, 23 Nov 2007 11:59:38 +0000
An Exciting New PartnershipAn exciting new era has begun with the creation of a new partnership between the Getzen Company, Inc. and Willson Band Instruments of Switzerland. Following a very productive visit from Willi Kurath in September, Getzen is pleased to announce that it will be the new United States distributor of [...]
Tue, 1 Nov 2005 12:00:00 PDT
WelcomeWelcome message from the Yamaha Marketing staff.
Tue, 1 Nov 2005 12:00:00 PDT
Trumpet Artist Chase SanbornCanadian jazz artist and author of Brass Tactics, Chase Sanborn, presents clinic topics including breathing and physical conditioning.
Tue, 15 Nov 2005 12:00:00 PDT
Trumpet Artist James ThompsonEastman School of Music professor of trumpet, James Thompson, presents clinic topics including improvising and how it relates to classical studies.
Tue, 29 Nov 2005 12:00:00 PDT
The Xeno Trombone QuartetBoston Symphony Orchestra bass trombonist Douglas Yeo presents the first of a two-part concert featuring the Xeno Trombone Quartet. The concert was performed by the quartet (Peter Sullivan, Al Kay, Tom Brantley and Douglas Yeo) at the Yamaha Artist Services, Inc. facility in New York City, as part of the Yamaha Day of Trombones.
Thu, 15 Dec 2005 08:30:00 PDT
The Xeno Trombone QuartetBoston Symphony Orchestra bass trombonist Douglas Yeo presents the second of a two-part concert featuring the Xeno Trombone Quartet. The concert was performed by the quartet (Peter Sullivan, Al Kay, Tom Brantley and Douglas Yeo) at the Yamaha Artist Services, Inc. facility in New York City, as part of the Yamaha Day of Trombones.
Tue, 3 Jan 2006 10:30:00 PDT
Yamaha Wind Instrument Department 'New For 2006' ProductsGet a sneak peek at the 'New For 2006' products from the Yamaha Wind Instrument Department. New trumpets, saxophones and marching brass instruments will be presented- an exclusive first look at what Yamaha will be debuting at the 2006 NAMM show and beyond.
Wed, 14 Jan 2006 16:00:00 PDT
Capitol Quartet ConcertRecorded live on October 14th, 2005 at the Yamaha Day of Saxophones held at Yamaha Artist Services in New York City, NY. This 30-minute performance will include such great standards as "Sweet Georgia Brown", "Night and Day" and "It Don't Mean a Thing".
Fri, 02 May 2008 15:22:18 EST
New Holton Collegiate Tuba Models IntroducedConn-Selmer, Inc. announces new additions to the Holton Collegiate line of student brass instruments. The Holton line is bringing new models that exce...
