MAY 2010

MAY 2010
Please note we are closed Bank Holiday Monday 31st May

then its back to our usual opening times of: Monday to Saturday 9.30am to 5.30 pm

Take It Away- Arts Council Scheme

We are pleased to announce that we have been selected to participate in the national  ‘Take it Away’ scheme.

‘Take it Away’ is an Arts Council initiative designed to help more people get involved in learning and playing music. The scheme allows individuals to apply for a loan of between £100 to £2,000 for the purchase of any kind of musical instrument, and pay it back with a 10% deposit and nine equal monthly instalments, completely interest free.

For more information check out their website:

http://www.artscouncil.org.uk/takeitaway/

How does the Take It Away Scheme work?

 

If you would like to apply then you need to:

STEP 1: Select an instrument you want to buy and any associated accessories. For example, case, bow, music books, a session of lessons. You can do this in the shop or over the phone.

STEP 2: We make a simple online credit check in the shop and if successful, you complete some forms, set up a Direct Debit mandate and pay a 10% deposit. You can then take what you have bought with you.

STEP 3:You then make 9 equal payments over the next 9 months to Moneyway – the Arts Council Credit partners.

To find out more go to the Take it Away website http://www.artscouncil.org.uk/takeitaway/

or contact us at the shop.

Summer – a time of holidays. If you plan to take your instrument with you then there are a few things to think about:

  • Is your instrument case up to the rigours of travel. We stock, for example, violin cases from £30 to £155. We particularly recommend the Hiscox range of cases. Robust enough to take people standing on them, they are ideal for air travel and more rigorous forms of transport, they are available for violin, viola, cello and guitars.

  • However, remember temperature change can affect your instrument – you may need to think about having a dehumidifier to make sure your instrument doesn’t dry out too much. This will affect the tone.

Don’t leave your instrument in your car for too long. High temperatures can affect the glue and the quality of the wood.
Moseley Festival Events

Sponsored By Moseley Violins

Moseley Violins presents: Stringfever Friday 16th July at 8pm

at the Moseley All Services Club, 91 Church Road, Moseley, Birmingham, B13 9EA

As part of the Moseley Festival we are sponsoring a concert by live Violectra Quartet ‘Stringfever’. Four very vibrant and entertaining musicians. We recommend that you check their website www.stringfever.co.uk then buy an advance ticket at £5 per person.

We think they would particularly inspire younger musicians so there is a family ticket (2 adults and 2 children) for £10 (NB next day is a Saturday so no school!)

For more info contact 0121 693 1214

Moseley Festival Arts Trail

As part of the Moseley Festival Arts Trail we will be featuring the work of local sculptor Graham Jones in one of our shop windows throughout the festival.

Meet the Sculptor: Graham Jones

On Thursday July 8th there is an opportunity to meet the sculptor. Graham will be giving an informal talk about his work and inspiration here at the shop between 7 - 8 pm. The event is free but places are limited to 15 so please book in advance by calling Moseley Violins on 0121 693 1214 or calling into the shop in person to book a place.

Check out Grahams website www.gmjwoodcarving.co.uk for more images and information about his art.

Moseley Violins, 2A Tudor Road, Moseley, Birmingham B13 8HA Tel: 0121 693 1214
 www.moseleyviolins.co.uk Opening Hours:- 9:30am to 5:30pm Monday to Saturday