NEWS AT MOSELEY VIOLINS...

MOSELEY FESTIVAL JULY 9th -18th

Events sponsored by Moseley Violins

Moseley Violins presents in concert:

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

EXHIBITION OF WOOD SCULPTURES

BY GRAHAM JONES JULY 5th -JULY 24

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.

OPENING
Meet the Sculptor: Graham Jones

Thursday July 8th 7-8 PM

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.

"TAKE IT AWAY"

Moseley Violins is now participating in the Arts Council's 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 look at our latest newsletter: May 2010 Newsletter

HOME GROWN

Modern English Makers

We have the work of two modern English makers ; Martin J Hilsden, viola 1988, and Steve Gibbons ( Newark School) viola and violin, 1990's and two violins from a retired technician BERNARD GAMMON , 1961 and 1993

The Nelson Violin Makers family Line

We recently have taken on consignment to sell three violins made by James Nelson , violin maker in London in the 1890's and 1920's. James Nelson was particularly interested in making violin varnish which he sold at the time and the thicknessing of plates We have acquired interesting notes from his grandson about his life's work on display in our shop window.

Old English makers , Our collection includes the work of a beautiful small viola by John Wilkinson , London, 1930; Violins form Thomas Grater, Birmingham, 1921 , and John Alexander 1922 and the work of modern makers; Bernard Gammon , Birmingham 1961 and 1993, and a lovely 3/4 violin handmade by our maker and restorer, Francois Bignon, in Birmingham 1993.

In the workshop , we have an interesting violin made by F W Wadhams in 1893 , If you can help us identify any more information about this late Victorian Violin Maker in Birmingham, or indeed any of the other makers currently with us , we'd like to hear from you.

Please read the BBC feature at :

http://www.bbc.co.uk/birmingham/content/articles/2009/01/26/mystery_violin_feature.shtml

MUSIC LESSONS AT MOSELEY VIOLINS

MOSELEY VIOLINS...(other instruments by request...)

CLASSICAL VIOLIN & VIOLA with HANNAH WELLS TUESDAYS & WEDNESDAYS

TRADITIONAL VIOLIN: With JOHN MAHON by arrangement...

CELLO LESSONS - With Miriam TaylorTHURSDAYS

DELTA BLUES GUITAR with STEVE AJAO, Moseley's great guitar talent

DOUBLE BASS with TERRY LILLEY by arrangement,

Please contact us on 0121 693 1214 for bookings or more details.

NEW PRODUCTS & INSTRUMENTS...

ABRSM Grade Books: Moseley Violins are now stocking a range of ABRSM books. Initially we are stocking the Selected Exam Pieces books (part & score) grades 1 to 7 for Violin, Scales & Arpeggios books grades 1 to 8 for Violin and Specimen Sight Reading Tests grades 1- 5 & grades 6 - 8 for Violin, Music Theory in Practice books grades 1 - 5 and the ABRSM Practice Notebook/Diary. Other Violin books and Books for Viola, Cello and Double Bass may be ordered. Our range of stocked items will increase as we learn which titles are popular with our customers. To view our current stock listings and prices go to the Accessories/ABRSM page.

CLASSICAL INSTRUMENTS

NEW IN STOCK

The "Allegro" Violin from Luthes Paris.

We are pleased to continue to offer the best making available from the workshops of

China recently chosen from our French suppliers

VIOLINISTS

The GEWA MAESTRO VIOLINS have arrived

Come try our exciting new range of violins from

MAESTRO I- £436.00

MAESTRO III- £806.00

MAESTRO V- £1,138.00

CELLISTS

Student instruments available in stock from the Strunal workshop in Czech Republic

STRUNAL " Dvorak"14W Plywood plates hardwood fittigns with set up and new Lezner strings set up at £531.50

STRUNAL "Dvorak" 44F Plywood plates with ebony fittings. £637.00 + set -up

STRUNAL "Dvorak" 4/7 WEA Solid wood plates and ebony fittings D'Addario strings £1,366.00 + set up

Cello's between £1,300.00-£3,100.00

MELCAS WORKSHOP CC300 handmade of solid woods and all ebony fittings including workshop set up p.o.e.

GEWA Music Company, Maestro III series Cello Handmade cello . p.o.e.

The HERITAGE SERIES from THE SOUND POST Amati Bros Cello 1616 p.o.e.

HANDMADE

The HERITAGE SERIES from THE SOUND POST offer players classic interpretations of specific Italian master instruments. We currently have in stock the Stradavari "Cessol" c 1716, the Magginni "Dumas" c 1600 Viola ; and the Amati Bros Cello 1616.

AKOS BALAZS Handmade instruments form Budapest. We have expanded our range of modern handmade violins violas and cellos and double bass from this talented maker. Akos paid us a visit has left us two Double Basses on his last visit of unique quality. They are beautiful handmade instruments worth checking out for the professional player.

CARBON BOWS

New: Hybrid blend of wood and carbon pernambuco/composite bows from L Chen, Luthes Paris , Please enquire as to availability ...

Looking for a budget carbon bows? Ideal for students...we have standard models from our suppliers :DR. HIDER, COL LEGNO, TSP and LUTHES PARIS .

For the more discerning player, explore the range of the CODABOW PRODIGY, and the CODABOW DIAMOND bows in nickel (NX); and the silver (SX) and gold (GX) mountings.

At the top end, ARCUS bows are have been very popular with classical players and are presently changing their range of carbon bows, which tried subject to availability.

GOING ELECTRIC !

SONIC Electro-Acoustic Violins
Now available at Moseley Violins, see the Sonic Electro-Acoustic violin page for details

Try out the NS Designs ( Ned Steinberger from USA) Electric violin , as well as the NS WAV upright bass - -ideal for the bass guitar player wanting to play in double bass upright position.

WAV Electric Violin by NS Design: Great value and design, see the Ned Steinberg NS Design page for details.

ACOUSTIC AMPLIFICATION ; Moseley Violins are authorized dealers for AER and ROLAND acoustic amplification products ... check out the AER alpha or Compact 60, or the ROLAND range; Micro Cube, Mobile Cube & Bass 30, Cube Street or the AC 60 and AC 90 Acoustic amplifiers. Also Boss effects, and other amplification and effects to order....

SILENZIA CELLOS back in stock in Cherry Red finish with new strings optional ...

SILENZIA VIOLINS

The Carlos Giordano SILENZIA electric violin outfits available in natural black blue and purple finish. They were recommended to us by the legendary folk fiddler DAVE SWARBRICK so are worth checking out for budget electric violin outfit. We can make up a complete package with the Roland micro cube amp

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