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IT’S TIME TO TAKE THE NEXT STEP!
THE SELECTION EVENT IS HERE!
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Your continuing music student may be ready to take the next step in their musical journey by moving into a performance or professional-level instrument. Join us at Schmitt Music Brooklyn Center to experience the Midwest’s best selection of woodwind, brass, and orchestral string instruments on Saturday, December 14th from 9AM to 7PM – schedule your showing now!
This is our largest band & orchestra selection event of the year! The sale features:
- Double Rebate opportunities with participating manufacturers
- Greatly expanded instrument selection / unique & custom configurations
- Special pricing on instruments (select serial numbers)
- Instrument Specialists on-site to provide expert selection help
- Financing Available – Get Pre-Approved – CLICK HERE!
We are now accepting appointments for Saturday, December 14th at our Brooklyn Center showrooms, and we encourage you to schedule your appointment now! Walk-ins are accepted, however scheduling early guarantees the largest selection of instruments. Booking a “selection appointment” guarantees that you’ll get 1 hour with an Instrument Specialist. Appointments are scheduled on a first-come basis, but every attempt will be made to find a convenient time for everyone.
Please use the scheduler below to set up your instrument selection appointment!
Please CLICK HERE if your browser does not display the scheduler, or setup an appointment by email: contact us at nextstep@schmittmusic.com today.
Band & Orchestra Selection Event | Twin Cities
Schmitt Music Brooklyn Center
Address: 2400 Freeway Blvd. Brooklyn Center, MN 55430
Phone: 763-566-4560
Hours: Saturday, December 14, 9AM – 7PM
Schmitt Music - Brooklyn Center
Schmitt Music Brooklyn Center
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Schmitt Music’s “Next Step” band and “Advance” orchestra instrument programs offer an expert curated selection of performance and professional instruments. We also offer a variety of payment options and financing programs that make ownership easy and convenient.
If you are currently making payments on a Schmitt Music “Better Than Rent” instrument, you have an Earned Equity Credit that you can apply toward the purchase of your new Next Step or Advance instrument at our Selection Event!
Earned Equity Credit amount varies: band instrument customers can get an Earned Equity up to $495 (sometimes more!); that Earned Equity is applicable to all in-stock “Gold Level” band instruments on December 14th. Orchestra instrument customers get an Earned Equity Credit of 100% of payments made to date. Earned Equity Credit is available for customers whose accounts are current and in good standing.
Bring your student in to play and compare instruments, or surprise them with the perfect holiday gift! Let us help you choose the perfect instrument!
Get selection advice from manufacturer representatives!
Shane Deuel – Eastman Music Company
As many careers in the music industry begin, Shane Deuel’s started with the trumpet in the 6th grade band. After graduating with a degree in Music Education in 2002 from Western Michigan University, he became the Advertising Manager at the premier music educator magazine, The Instrumentalist, in Chicago. Lured by the great skiing, Shane and his wife moved to Salt Lake City, Utah, where he became a school representative for a local music store; a position held for over nine years. During that time, Shane grew to know and respect a line of musical instruments from the Eastman Music Company. In 2013, he became a Regional Sales Manager with Eastman Music Company, which includes the renowned brands of Eastman Strings, Andreas Eastman winds, Wm. S. Haynes flutes, and the S.E. Shires Brass Company.
Sophie Rojas – Conn-Selmer Inc.
Sophie Rojas is the District Sales Manager for Conn-Selmer Inc, which is the largest manufacturer of American made Instruments, and the US distributor for Selmer Paris and Yanagisawa. Covering the Central Midwest territory, she serves the states of Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas, and Missouri. Prior to her position with Conn-Selmer, she worked for 15 years as store manager of a retail music store in Kansas City, MO. There she gained her experience and extensive product knowledge of a wide range of musical instrument manufacturers and leading products. She received a Bachelor of Music Performance degree from The University of Central Missouri. She has always been active in music, playing piano, percussion, and choir.
Dan Holm – KHS America
Growing up in Alexandria, MN, Dan Holm learned to play violin in elementary school, and learned to play guitar and bass while working at the local music store in high school. Dan graduated with a Sales and Marketing degree from the local community college, and began working at Carlson Music in Alexandria, eventually becoming a full-time School Music Representative, partnering with Bridge of Harmony Music. Dan spent 10 years specializing in school music with band and orchestra in central Minnesota.
Dan became the District Sales Manager for the Midwest at KHS (Jupiter Band Instruments) in 1994. Today he represents products including: Jupiter Winds, XO Professional, Azumi and Altus flutes, Sonar Orff, Hercules stands, Mapex Marching Drums, and Majestic concert percussion.
Toby Thomas – Yamaha Corporation of America
Toby Thomas is the District Sales Manager for Yamaha Corporation of America. His territory covers the states of Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Montana. Before joining the Yamaha B&O team, Toby worked as an educational representative for Kidder Music Services, Inc, a school service music dealer in central Illinois. Prior to that, he taught 5-12 instrumental music for a number of years. Through both teaching and supporting educators through his role as educational representative, Toby has gained an in-depth knowledge of the products necessary for success in music. As a performing saxophonist in both jazz and classical styles, he has also developed a passion for music that he is eager to share. He received a Bachelor of Music Education degree from Illinois State University, and a Master of Music Performance (Saxophone) degree from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst.
GET PRE-APPROVED! FINANCING APPLICATION:
Thinking about making a purchase? We want to make the process as easy as possible. Get pre-approved for financing here to take the guess work out of buying your instrument! Just read below and click “I Accept” to get started.
FIRST MUTUAL FINANCING APPLICATION
Payments as low as $35.00. No down payment is required. Based on 12.99% Annual Percentage Rate & 60 month maximum term; minimum $1,000 financing. Payment also does not include tax, shipping or any accessories.
