Musical instruments in Hale,Cheshire
July 23, 2009http://www.musicalinstrumentsmanchester.co.uk/
Welcome to H Wright Greaves Ltd. – offering musical instruments in Manchester, the UK and throughout Europe. We are specialist suppliers of all types of musical instruments and sheet music. We provide an expert service to each and every one of our clients, ensuring you receive the service you deserve. If you would like to find out more information, please feel free to call us and speak to our helpful team.
String Instruments in Cheshire
Whether you require musical instruments in Hale or musical instrument repairs in Manchester, look no further than H Wright Greaves Ltd. We supply all types of musical instruments, including:
- Brass
- Woodwind
- Classical Guitars
- Violins
- Cellos
- Percussion
We also offer sheet music as well as musical instrument repairs. We offer a professional and dedicated service, from musicians, for musicians. We cater to all domestic and professional clients, so whether you are buying your first instrument or looking to have yours repaired, make us your first choice.
Brass Instruments in Cheshire
We have been established since 1916, so you can rest assured that you are in safe hands when you choose us. Our family run business has developed an enviable reputation for excellent service and quality throughout the generations. We have the knowledge and experience needed to ensure that you receive the right service for you, tailored to meet your needs.
Call us…
For further information, don’t hesitate to call us using the details listed above in the sidebar. Alternatively you can email us via the ‘Contact Us’ page of this website. We look forward to your call.
RICHARD WRIGHT GREAVES 0161 929 6949
PETER POLLARD 07834805314
Here at Wright Greaves we strive to achieve a high level of service for all our musical services.We can offer you a large selection of woodwind instruments e.g. Recorders,Clarinets, Flutes, & Saxophones. We can offer you our own brand of flutes” Barry Jackson flutes ” ( fantastic flutes at a great price !!! )well worth a play and if you decide to purchase you receive a FREE lesson with Barry himself. We can also obtain other branded names of flutes.
Coming shortly we have our own Clarinets and Saxophones , so look out for further news on these items.
Once you have purchased your instrument we will give you a free service after three months and give our own 5 year guarantee to you. For all repairs we have our own woodwind / brass workshop where all repairs to your instrument will take place. No need to wait weeks for the return of your instrument, your repair will be ready for collection within days.
Vandoren Clarinet Reeds from £13.95 a box !!! Vandoren Saxophone Reeds from £18.95 a box !!!
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Peter Pollard
December 19, 2008
Peter Pollard
With 40 years working in the music industry worldwide, his knowledge and experience stocks a comprehensive music store, the one stop shop for instrument advice, repairs, new and second-hand sales. Peter’s apprenticeships with some of the world’s leading craftsmen in Britain, the United States and Canada, have given him a thorough working knowledge of acoustical engineering and instrumental design creating a unique understanding of the instrumental needs of wind musicians. No longer will instrumental connoisseurs have to go to London when choosing and maintaining an instrument, when all their needs can be met in Manchester.
A true Artisan, Peter has been fine tuning brass and woodwind instruments for musicians of the leading ensembles and institutions for many years, the Hallé, BBC Philharmonic, Royal Northern College of Music and Leeds College of Music and passing on his expertise in instrumental academy seminars in Scandinavia and Europe.
A UK Brass specialist, Peter’s skills have led to a growing demand for his custom range of brass design and parts, trumpets, flugels, cornets, bespoke lead pipes, bells, cork parts and mouthpieces. An exponent of 5 Star spa treatments for trumpets, a Pollard MOT involves deep freeze Cryogenic resonance restoration, ultrasonic cleaning, valve alignment and the application of his own patented valve oil ‘Superfly’ with a unique cleaning agent to ensure agile acrobatics when playing. ‘Superfly’ has now been licensed for distribution in the United States and Europe. Peter is the figure driving the sponsorship masterclasses and live music in the North West ,attracting stars such as Bobby Shew, Snake Davis, Ian Bousfield, Jiggs Wigham and Peter King, the Comedy Store, Liverpool’s the Cavern Club,Cinnamon Club,Matt & Phreds, and the Hallé, breath of fresh air for the region’s live-music industry.
peter.pollard@dolphinmusic.co.uk
pollardtrumpets@hotmail.com
Tony Carlucci
December 16, 2008
Tony Carlucci started his musical career immediately after his father introduced him to the trumpet at the age of 9. By the age of 11 he was playing in weekend bands and studying under Canada’s premier trumpet teacher, Dr. Don Johnson. By the age of 15 Tony was a regular in Toronto’s musical theater scene and was playing with Canada’s Youth Orchestra. At the age of 18, he entered Humber College to study music full time and graduated with honors. After College he quickly became an integral part of the studio and TV Scene in Toronto as one of the top Trumpet calls. Working regularly on Canada’s CBC Television Station, Tony has played with such artist as CORY HART, THE FABULOUS THUNDERBIRDS, FROZEN GHOST, PERRCY SLEDGE, THE DRIFTERS, SAM AND DAVE, THE SPOONS AND ZAPPA COSTA to name a few.
Peter Pollard was Tony’s repair tech in Toronto Canada
At the age of 30, Tony started his own group called SYTHETIC EARTH and began composing music. The group was runner up in the American based Hennessy Jazz Search competition that was held in Los Angeles in 1989. Later that year Tony signed a record deal with MCA and went on to record his first solo Album. The group went on to play most of the major Jazz festivals in North America and was featured on a number of radio Jazz programs. He became a regular columnist for THE CANADIAN MUSICIAN and THE JAZZ REPORT magazines, writing Brass articles and Jazz reviews.
In the 1990’s Tony has gone on to write and produce music for Television and Movies. His latest successes include the TV theme for SPECTACULAR SPAS and SECOND CHANCE and the movie soundtrack for WOMAN WANTED featuring Holly Hunter and Mike Moriarti. He has started his own music production company called AMA-ROSA MUSIC, providing live and recorded musical services for corporate functions. His people skills and attention to detail make him an excellent musical director and contractor.
Tony Carlucci was born in 1958 in Toronto Canada and has a wide variety of interests and hobbies. They include Eastern and Western Philosophy, Ancient Civilizations, Comparative Religions, Anthropology, Psychology and is also a marathon runner.
Some of the companies that Tony has worked for are: THE GRAND HYATT HONG KONG,(New Years Eve Gala Ball, 2000/1/2) MANULIFE FINANCIAL,Oriental Hotel NYE Bash in Bangkok 2005,6,7, CHIN RADIO/TV INTERNATIONAL, CARA FOODS SRINT, YAMAHA, MOLSON BEER, AIR CANADA, BELL CANADA, ROCH/MACAULAY, GENERAL MOTORS, BMO, MCDONALDS, PFIZER, COPA to name just a few. The level of talent and energy here is nothing short of stellar and is guaranteed to turn heads leaving the audience wanting more.
Tony’s business philosophy is completely based on service and will make your event a successful one.
Hitting a New High: Yamaha Introduces Signature Artist Model Trumpet
December 12, 2008
BUENA PARK, Calif — Yamaha Corporation of America, Band & Orchestral Division, introduces the YTR-9335VS Allen Vizzutti Signature Artist Model Trumpet in the key of Bb, developed by Yamaha trumpet artist Allen Vizzutti and Yamaha Artist Services, Inc. Band & Orchestral Atelier Director Bob Malone.
Although similar to the groundbreaking YTR-9335NYS New York Artist Model trumpet, the new horn features a number of specialized design features, including brass valve stems and grey finger-button pearls. In addition, the third valve slide stop screw includes a solid screw head, which improves the instruments overall feel and response. Similarities to the YTR-9445CHS Chicago Artist Model trumpet include placement of the first valve slide brace, and third valve slide.
“Bold and beautiful, easy blowing, rich harmonic structure, open high register, seamlessly soars through all styles of music; the best Bb I have ever played, is here,” says Allen Vizzutti, International Trumpet Soloist.
The YTR-9335VS was designed to make high-register playing on a classical trumpet design more efficient. Historically, classical trumpet designs tighten up or lose their intonation when played in the extreme high range, which hovers above the usual range of most classical compositions.
“This instrument offers the best of both worlds classical trumpet tone, and stability in the lower and middle registers,” says Kurt Witt, Wind Instrument Marketing Manager. “It also enables a very efficient and responsive upper register, similar to the feel of the popular Yamaha jazz trumpets.”
A special package of Allen Vizzutti CDs and Yamaha logowear will be available free to anyone who purchases a YTR-9335VS and sends in a rebate card through December 31, 2008.
Vizzutti (R) with Peter Pollard
December 12, 2008
“Bold As Brass” event at the Cinnamon Club in Altrincham, near Manchester, England, was a resounding success. This November, 2006 day of workshops, clinics, rehearsals and master classes for brass players saw the likes of the legendary Allen Vizzutti, Bryan Corbett and the BBC Philharmonic section inspiring brass players (both young and old) to work on their playing.
Representatives from Dawsons, Yamaha, Taylor Trumpets, Edwards Trombones, Mirage and Music Exchange were also on-hand to staff the trade stalls where brass enthusiasts could get their hands on a real bargain. Organiser Peter Pollard from Manchester was delighted with the way the day went. “I am very grateful to all the manufacturers and the fantastic artists who helped make this possible. I have had so many phone calls and emails from people who came, simply thanking us for putting this event on, that I’ve already started making plans for next year!”
Russell Gilmour blog
Russell Gilmour, a trumpet student at the Royal Northern College of Music, has written an extensive blog entry – complete with with videos and a photo gallery – recounting his experiences of attending the Bold as Brass event. Readers are strongly encouraged to visit Gilmour’s site (listed below) to see his excellent coverage [News Editor].
Websites:
Pollard trumpets
Russell Gilmour’s Bold as Brass blog
Lowest Ever Prices on Yamaha Brass & Woodwind!
December 10, 2008
We got some great offers, so if you’re looking for a brass or woodwind instrument, this is your opportunity
Yamaha artist Otis Murphy to visit UK in November.
November 28, 2008
In November, the award winning saxophonist, Otis Murphy will be visiting the UK to perform masterclasses, workshops and giving solo performances around the UK. Featuring at the RNCM Saxophone Day on the 17th November, Otis will be spending the week at venues and conservatoires up and down the country.
Otis Murphy is an experienced saxophone soloist and has performed throughout the world taking in countries such as France, Switzerland, Germany and Japan. Over the years Mr. Murphy has received numerous awards that include prizes in the Saint Louis Symphony Young Artist Competition, the Heida Hermanns International Woodwind Competition in the United States, the Adolphe Sax International Saxophone Competition in Belgium, and the Jean-Marie Londeix International Saxophone Competition in France.
Otis Murphy joined the faculty of the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music in 2001 at the age of 28, becoming one of the youngest faculty members in its history. Studying with some fantastic saxophonists such as Jean-Yves Fourmeau, Eugene Rousseau, and Kenneth Fischer, Otis has established himself as not only a great musician, but a great teacher too.
A much in demand clinician, Otis’s visit promises to be a fantastic opportunity for saxophonists to hear a great soloist and receive some invaluable advice. Watch this space for Otis’s tour dates!
