tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23791305588721376532024-02-19T05:36:19.179+00:00Wood, Wind and Reed - News and EventsKeep up to date with all Wood, Wind & Reeds and Reeds Directs events and promotionsWood, Wind and Reedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03121405542341822132noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2379130558872137653.post-76360113952899253002010-02-09T16:43:00.013+00:002010-02-12T13:03:40.249+00:00A Guide to Understanding the Music Industries Today - Theo SmithFirst, I would like to let you know the music industries are the largest they have ever been. Contrary to the doom and gloom predicted by the press, it is only the plastic jewel cases for CDs that are declining in numbers and some very public copyright lawsuits that reflect some archaic business structures in the industries.
Secondly, it might be good news to you that now is the easiest time toWood, Wind and Reedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03121405542341822132noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2379130558872137653.post-60289106852556425642010-01-19T13:23:00.000+00:002010-01-19T13:23:13.901+00:00Reeds DirectAs a Wood, Wind & Reed customer you may not be aware of our offshoot company Reeds Direct.
Reeds Direct has been supplying customers worldwide since 1997. From the outset it has been a dedicated reed supply enterprise operating as an extension of Wood, Wind & Reed.
The ethos behind Reeds Direct Cambridge is to make the purchase and regular supply of single reeds easy for our Wood, Wind and Reedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03121405542341822132noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2379130558872137653.post-65222148989856948392009-11-24T10:40:00.000+00:002009-11-24T10:40:58.877+00:00ACE Foundation - Clarinet and Sax day with James RaeWood, Wind and Reed are pleased to be a part of the ACE Foundation's Clarinet and Sax day at Sawston Village College on the 28th February. The day will focus on masterclasses and mini ensembles. Guest performances from saxophonists Josh Isons and Alex Merritt and a special appearance from James Rae. The day will conclude with a concert involving all the participants.
We will be there with music, Wood, Wind and Reedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03121405542341822132noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2379130558872137653.post-15746075553556934312009-10-16T11:34:00.000+01:002009-10-16T11:34:36.526+01:00Wood, Wind and Reed at the Royal Northern College of MusicWe will be attending the BASBWE / Royal Northern College of Music event on the 24th and 25th October. Our stand will be featuring Legere reeds and Dryer Swabs amongst other things, but we will also be able to take orders for any other items you may want. We hope to see you there. Click here for more details of the event.
WOOD, WIND & REED. 106 Russell Street. Cambridge.
01223 500442
Wood, Wind and Reedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03121405542341822132noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2379130558872137653.post-65192117885475355572009-10-06T15:54:00.000+01:002009-10-06T15:54:50.842+01:00Synthetic Reeds: a 21st Century Overview – Thomas Dryer-BeersIn addition to our offer on Legere Reeds, here is an article written by staff member Thomas Dryer-Beers specifically about synthetic reeds.
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Whenever two or more single reed players chat in rehearsal or on a gig, one subject is bound to arise…we all know the moan, I’m pretty sure we all have thought the thought at least once:-
If we can send a man to the moon/Wood, Wind and Reedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03121405542341822132noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2379130558872137653.post-6659924516240386312009-09-26T12:59:00.000+01:002009-09-26T12:59:46.191+01:00A special promotion for Clarinet & Sax players from Reeds Direct Cambridge Peace of mind in a reed – who would have thought it?
Gain more time for practice and worry less
Freedom from reed frustration
Clarinet and Saxophone players - Have you ever wondered what it would be like to play for hours and have your reed perform consistently well throughout the session? Have you ever wished your good reed would go on and on for months at a time? Do you dislike the Wood, Wind and Reedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03121405542341822132noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2379130558872137653.post-57952735219217846282009-09-25T10:51:00.001+01:002009-11-10T14:43:53.419+00:00Reeds Direct BrochureIt's here! Call us at Wood, Wind and Reed on 01223 500442 or Reeds Direct Cambridge on 0800 0969 440 to get your copy.
WOOD, WIND & REED. 106 Russell Street. Cambridge.
01223 500442
www.wwr.co.uk
Wood, Wind and Reedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03121405542341822132noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2379130558872137653.post-62374389521999656722009-09-19T12:30:00.000+01:002009-09-19T12:00:01.039+01:00Secondhand Instruments available at Wood, Wind and ReedBelow are some professional level secondhand instruments available from Wood, Wind and Reed.
Please call us for more details or come in and try them.
Trumpets:
Bach Strad ML37 - some small dents and lacquer wear - £1,125
Taylor 'Chicago' Model (unlacquered) - good condition - £1,295
Cornet:
Besson Sovereign (medium bore) Lacquer finish - as new - £950
Trombone:
Getzen slide and valve trombone Wood, Wind and Reedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03121405542341822132noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2379130558872137653.post-39100084623051453242009-09-18T15:54:00.001+01:002009-09-18T15:55:01.263+01:00How to Test an InstrumentPlay all instruments with a mouthpiece and reed that you know well. Too many variables make attempting comparisons a nonsense.
Take along or have in mind some music you are familiar with of the type you wish to play - be prepared.
If you know the technique of over-blowing octaves and twelfths use this to see whether the isntrument is 'in tune with itself'. Alternatively find a reliable 'fixed Wood, Wind and Reedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03121405542341822132noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2379130558872137653.post-4111004530555165332009-09-18T15:49:00.000+01:002009-09-18T15:49:42.130+01:00Choosing a Saxophone - Thomas Dryer BeersChoosing a saxophone, either to begin one's studies, to indulge a long nurtured wish to play or to invest at the professional level in 'an instrument for life' has in many ways never been easier. The quality of the various models available is generally high at all price levels - the differences between similarly priced saxophones are not huge and even the variation between starter instruments andWood, Wind and Reedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03121405542341822132noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2379130558872137653.post-64035375807212634592009-09-11T13:24:00.002+01:002009-09-12T11:03:01.153+01:00The Alpha Sax from Trevor JamesAt Wood, Wind and Reed we see a lot of young players with all the enthusiasm to play an instrument, but unable to because they are too small to handle the weight or size of it. For clarinettists the solutions are the Amati or Lyons C clarinets, for flautists there are curved head joints or the Jupiter Prodigy flutes, horn players - kinder horns, bassoonists - mini bassoons. But for young Wood, Wind and Reedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03121405542341822132noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2379130558872137653.post-368890423750025922009-09-11T12:23:00.000+01:002009-09-11T12:23:37.503+01:00The Leblanc Bliss ClarinetDesigned by clarinettist Julian Bliss, designer Morrie Backun and Leblanc Clarinets, the Bliss Clarinet is a striking new design intended "to play with a clear, even sound, play in tune and have quick and comfortable keys" whilst having a look like no other. The majority of this new look came out of solutions to the acoustic and performance demands. The material used is a new compound developed Wood, Wind and Reedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03121405542341822132noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2379130558872137653.post-41128391041255220482009-09-01T14:34:00.000+01:002009-09-01T14:34:47.675+01:00Extended Saturday opening hoursWood, Wind and Reed are now open until 4.30pm on Saturdays to allow customers from further afield a chance to visit.
The new opening hours are: Tuesday 10.30am to 8.00pmWed to Fri 9.30am to 5.30pmSaturday 9.30am to 4.30pmPlease call ahead if you have any questions or require a specific service.
WOOD, WIND & REED. 106 Russell Street. Cambridge. 01223 500442 www.wwr.co.ukWood, Wind and Reedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03121405542341822132noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2379130558872137653.post-21432712588488206172009-09-01T12:30:00.000+01:002009-09-01T14:52:20.421+01:00Special Offer on Jupiter Instrument RentalsThis new promotion gives the customer the same benefits as our existing Instrument Trial Plan but with the added advantage of 100% credit towards purchase if you buy within six months as opposed to the standard 80%. Full details of the Instrument Trial Plan scheme can be found here. It also comes with a FREE Korg MA-30 Metronome (while stocks last) and a two-year warranty. Contact us or callWood, Wind and Reedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03121405542341822132noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2379130558872137653.post-49858078977125046242009-09-01T11:48:00.000+01:002009-09-01T14:52:51.826+01:00New Buffet Prestige Greenline Bass ClarinetsWood, Wind & Reed are pleased to announce that the Buffet Prestige Greenline professional bass clarinets are now in stock. Please call or visit our website for more details, or come in and try it for yourself.WOOD, WIND & REED. 106 Russell Street. Cambridge. 01223 500442 www.wwr.co.ukWood, Wind and Reedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03121405542341822132noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2379130558872137653.post-17688797254641765232009-08-29T16:14:00.000+01:002009-08-29T16:15:35.464+01:00Introducing...RAZZ Reeds with a SPECIAL PROMOTION!The new reed from Razzco (formerly Reeds Australia). RAZZ reeds are generating a lot of excitement in the single reed market. They offer excellent value for money along with performance to compete with the established market leaders. The reed profile is cut for flexibility and response with a good balance between tip and heart regions. RAZZ reeds are encouraging for students and designed to Wood, Wind and Reedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03121405542341822132noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2379130558872137653.post-1832848392452202392009-08-29T15:50:00.001+01:002009-08-29T15:56:38.082+01:00New saxophone reeds from VandorenNEW - Red Java reeds for Alto, Tenor and Soprano sax
Red Java is a welcome design for the many jazz sax players looking for a reed with both flexibility and warmth in the sound. The longer profile, new proportions and file cut combine to provide players with a relaxed ease of playing throughout all registers and a rewarding roundness of tone.
Red Java reeds are available from Wood, Wind &Wood, Wind and Reedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03121405542341822132noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2379130558872137653.post-91101044410788457212009-08-29T15:25:00.000+01:002009-08-29T15:25:13.929+01:00Woodwind Orchestra Play Day - London and Manchester
Wood, Wind & Reed will be at both venues for the East London Clarinet Choir's Woodwind Orchstra Play Day on Saturday 23rd January 2010 (London) and Saturday 30th January 2010 (Manchester).
These days, open to all orchestral woodwind instruments will encompass original repertoire and popular arrangements lead by some of the country's leading specialists. Come along for a chance to meet Wood, Wind and Reedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03121405542341822132noreply@blogger.com0