Click here to watch videos of Schmitt Music customers performing songs they learned with Band & Orchestra Play-Along Books from Hal Leonard! Vote for your favorite video by Monday, September 3. One vote is allowed per email address. Winners will be announced the first week of September.
Need to rent a school band or orchestra instrument? We’ve got your solution, and it’s better than renting!
Schmitt Music’s Instrument Trial Purchase Program gives your child the chance to start school band or orchestra with a quality, educator-approved instrument. You have total flexibility with all the time you need to know if your child will continue to play, and you’ll never be forced to decide whether to keep or return your instrument.
Find your instrument now – click here for Trial Purchase program details!
Schmitt Music has many years of experience and we’re committed to your student’s musical success. Check out a list of all the states and cities that we serve with our “Better Than Rent” Instrument Trial Purchase Plan: Click here to find our ‘Better Than Rent’ program listed by city!
Learn a song, record & submit a video, get the most votes and WIN!
You could win a $100 Gift Card just by getting the most votes in our Hal Leonard Band & Orchestra Play-Along Video Contest! Just learn a song from a “Play-Along” book, record yourself performing with the included CD tracks and upload your video to YouTube. Then submit your information and you’re done! All ages and skill levels are encouraged to enter.
“Play-Along” books will help you learn songs by your favorite artists; from Top 40 Hits to Disney classics, you’re sure to find a Play-Along book featuring the songs you love at Schmitt Music!
Contest Prizes: View details
- 1st Place: $100 Schmitt Music Gift Card
- 2nd Place: Blue Mikey iOS device microphone
- 3rd Place: Korg AW2 Clip-On Chromatic Tuner
- 4th Place: Super Giglight Music Stand Light
- 5th Place: Hal Leonard Pocket Music Dictionary
Summer Music Lesson Programs at Schmitt Music
Visit your Schmitt Music store today and sign up for private lessons, and you’ll save 50% on the one-time lesson registration fee – a $15 SAVINGS! You can also use our online lesson search tool to view lessons, find the right teacher, and enter the discount code when you sign up! Offer valid through 6/30/12. Learn more about our in-store private lessons – click here for details!
USE DISCOUNT CODE “PRIVATE15″ TO SAVE $15!
An “Intro Lesson” is the perfect way to try out a new instrument, or get to know a new teacher for just $9.99! Click here to learn more or visit your Schmitt Music store today to sign up for a specially priced lesson!
Join us for a special event that will help you find a great summer lesson program for your music student. This is a unique opportunity to visit with our in-store lesson teachers and find the perfect match for you and your family member!
Schmitt Music Edina Lesson Fair: May 29 – May 31
Schmitt Music Minnetonka Lesson Fair: June 14 – June 15
Learn to march, play some non-traditional instruments, and most importantly, have fun performing in a parade with Strike Up The Marching Band! You can choose to join bands in two locations this year: Brooklyn Center and Woodbury!
Sign up for summer marching band camp today! Strike Up The Marching Band starts June 4 in Woodbury and June 11 in Brooklyn Center. Get details here!
WANNA ROCK?! Check out our “Intro to Rock Star Academy” class or join the “Level One 8-Day Camp.” Both classes start the week of June 11 at Schmitt Music Brooklyn Center. Play in a band this summer – CLICK HERE!
Orchestra students will gain critical group performance skills and get to play in an ensemble without the pressure of auditioning. Click here to learn more!
Get your chops in shape with 20 hours of activities including individual and ensemble coaching with Charles Lazarus and David Baldwin!
Join us at Schmitt Music Brooklyn Center Friday, June 22 – Monday, June 25 for Trumpet Boot Camp. Click here to learn more or to sign up now!
Group classes are a great way to introduce your little one to the joys of music-making! Summer 4-Day programs for 3 to 6 year-olds start in June at Schmitt Music stores in Brooklyn Center, Burnsville, and Edina. Look for Small-Stars classes in Roseville coming soon! Learn more or SIGN UP online now!
Join us for a night of live music featuring students performing with Hal Leonard’s band & orchestra instrument Play-Along books! You’ll hear some popular tunes and get to know these great learning tools. Keep your students playing this summer with fun, educational Hal Leonard Play-Along books! Learn more here.

Join us for a night of live music featuring students performing with Hal Leonard’s Band & Orchestra Play-Along books. You’ll hear some popular tunes, and get to know these great learning tools from Hal Leonard.
Thursday, May 31 from 6:00 – 8:00pm – Schmitt Music Minnetonka
Hal Leonard Play-Along books help you play your favorite songs quickly and easily! Just follow the notes, listen to the CD to hear how the instrument should sound, and then play along using the separate backing tracks.
Keep your students playing this summer with fun, educational Hal Leonard Play-Along books! You’ll find huge discounts on all Play-Along books, and special pricing on select print music and accessories during this event! Plus, when you buy a Hal Leonard Play-Along book during the event you’ll be entered in a raffle to win lessons or a Schmitt Music Gift Card.
This workshop is an opportunity for you to get even more excited and inspired about teaching, in an atmosphere where you can meet with other local teachers, and interact with our internationally-renowned presenters. Attend motivational keynote sessions as well as practical workshops on topics such as, pedagogy, conducting, composing, arranging, and advocacy, by Peter Boonshaft, Bob Phillips, Robert Sheldon, Leigh Kallestad, and more.
Register by Thursday, May 10 to take advantage of Early Bird Registration!
Click here for info and to register!
Presented by Alfred Music Publishing and SmartMusic
Check out the great article in the Star Tribune about Schmitt Music’s Strike Up The Band Program!
