Dorsey Music stocks a great selection of
student and professional band instruments

Dear Parents,

Welcome to the School Band Program! This is a wonderful way to introduce your children to music. The school program offers the enjoyment and pride that comes with learning music as part of a group. This music experience can enrich your children's lives and those around them for many years to come.

ALL RENT APPLIES! - All rent paid is applied to the purchase. If at any time you should decide to buy, simply continue to pay your same monthly payment. The instrument becomes your property after the instrument price plus 3 additional months are paid. If you would like to purchase with no additional fee, we also offer this plan: If you decide to buy within six months there are no extra charges.

NO OBLIGATION - There is a two-month minimum rent (non-refundable), and then you may return the instrument at any time with no further obligation. We rent both new and used.

CHANGING INSTRUMENTS - We will apply one-half of the rent paid toward the purchase price of any other similar instrument of same or greater value during the rental period.

GUARANTEE - We guarantee (with no additional charge) used instruments and rental return instruments for 120 days to be in good playing condition. New instruments have a one-year guarantee against manufacturer defects. If desired, a maintenance program is available starting as low as $2.00 a month.

REPAIR - Dorsey Music has instrument repair technicians with many years of experience for quick and reliable service, including a graduate of the prestigious Red Wing Band Instrument Repair School. Also, free repair estimates.

BOOKS AND LESSONS - We also have all the accessories and music books you need. Dorsey's School of Music has private instructors for most instruments.

QUALITY BRANDS - Including Selmer, Bach, King, Leblanc, Holton, and much more.

Questions and Answers for Band Instruments

Q. What instrument should my child play?

A. The three most important factors in this decision include:

• The child's preference.
• The band director's suggestion.
• Physical Characteristics (Tooth formation or braces, short arm length, lip size, etc. can cause some limitations on some instruments).

Q. Can I borrow or buy a used instrument?

A. Yes, but be sure to have it checked thoroughly before purchasing. Repairs on many older instruments can total more than it's worth. Some used instruments are offered by businesses that do not have the knowledge to correctly check out a musical instrument. For woodwind instruments look at the pads and corks. If there are any that are missing, torn, hardened, or discolored, they probably need to be replaced. Make sure there are no broken or cracked parts or bent keys. Many problems cannot be detected without special testing equipment. For brass instruments make sure all tuning slides move freely. The trumpet valves and the trombone main slide should move freely without any drag. Some dents can restrict the airflow, making it hard to blow. Dorsey Music offers free check-ups on instruments.