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Roughneck all metal music stand handles tough treatment

30 Jan 2013

Anyone looking to invest in a rugged all-metal music stand, for practice and performance use that really lives up to its name, should take a look at the Wenger Roughneck. With its welded base, the Roughneck Music stand always stands straight, won't lean or wobble and will never need tightening.

Finished with durable black powder coat paint, the 22 gauge steel desk has rolled edges for structural strength. To remove any concerns about accidental damage such as scratching or denting to expensive instruments, the use of polycarbonate and rounded edges means there are no sharp edges to worry about. The bolt-through desk attachment means that the desk holds firmly and securely, with desk height from floor to desk lip adjustable between 69cm to 110cm and a trigger lock that easily holds 30 lbs without releasing.

Probably the toughest music stand on the market thanks also to its 12-gauge steel welded wobble-free base attachment designed for extreme durability and no tip overs. This rugged construction standard is carried through to an 18-gauge inner post that won’t dent and ensures the slider mechanism keeps functioning freely.

For the complete story see the Roughneck Music Stand details on the Black Cat Music web site.

It’s Canterbury Tales for 2013 MMA Conference.

29 Jan 2013

Looking forward to making the short journey across Kent to St Edmund’s School Canterbury in May, are delegates from Black Cat Music.

Canterbury’s Cathedral School will welcome members to the 2013 MMA Conference (17-19th May) when a diverse and comprehensive programme to inspire music teachers and practitioners is promised.

Marketing Manager, Alice Dagger summed up Black Cat Music’s anticipation of the conference, saying, “We look forward to the MMA Conference this year especially, as we're local and love visiting Canterbury!”

Further details are on the MMA web site.

Inspirational Music - Bach - Brandenburg Concertos No.3

28 Jan 2013

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We all know that really great music is also really productive, you can check that here.

So this morning, we are sharing with you one of the most inspiring and most productive pieces of all time, for those amongst you who need to be getting things done.

Of course, if you have something that you find particularly productive, we would love to hear about that.

Customers In Action - BBC Philharmonic Orchestra

25 Jan 2013

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Black Cat Music are very proud to present another great performance from one of our customers, the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra.

We will be using our Friday morning blog to showcase our customers in action and promote some of our customers upcoming events.

If you would like us to be promoting your events or showcasing your work, please don't hesitate to get in touch.

Try out our sound isolating room at Music Education Expo

24 Jan 2013

Visitors to the Music Education Expo 2013 event being staged at London’s Barbican venue, 20/21 March will have a great opportunity to experience for themselves the benefits of a sound isolating room.

MusicPracticeRooms.com, together with partner company Black Cat Music are proud to be Platinum Sponsors of Music Education Expo 2013 and will be assembling a fully operational sound isolating room at the show. Marketing manager, Alice Dagger explained, “Not only will this demonstrate how quickly a sound isolating room can be installed, but this provides a unique opportunity to come along and try out one of our sound pods.”

MusicPracticeRooms.com specialise in the supply and installation of sound-isolating rooms which provide the ideal rehearsal space for musicians and singers and also make excellent recording studios. The modular design allows for a wide range of sizes, suitable for a solo singer up to a room large enough to accommodate a choir or a band. As the ability to set up an example room at the show demonstrates, the rooms can be relocated as space requirements and priorities change.

Delegates' tickets for the Music Education Expo are free if you register in advance - You can register for Music Expo now at www.musiceducationexpo.co.uk/

Last chance to buy music stands carts at discount

24 Jan 2013

A special price offer from Black Cat Music that proved so popular before, is back for January – but hurry, time is running out. As a special promotion, 20 x Classic 50 Music Stands plus a large size Move & Store Cart are offered by Black Cat Music with a saving of £122.

The package normally priced at £1,215 is on offer throughout January at just £1,093 plus VAT and delivery. Schools and colleges looking to equip with new music stands designed for robust and regular handling can take advantage of this great New Year offer.

Already a top seller, the popular Classic 50 Music Stand doesn’t compromise on a design that is tough enough to handle the hardships of regular classroom use thanks to a formula of advanced polymers offering inherent tensile strength that will not bend or dent like metal stands - a design that also makes it quiet and rattle-free during performances. And the scratch resistant desk surface also incorporates a unique recess for keeping pencils in place. When the performance, rehearsal or class is over, stands can be stacked on the easy to load Move & Store Cart for transport and convenient, compact storage.

For full details on the January offer can be found on the Black Cat Music web site.

Submit a new product idea to Wenger

23 Jan 2013

As Wenger’s master distributor in the UK and Europe, Black Cat Music invites customers to come up with ideas for improvements to products, or even ideas for new products.

This is what Wenger are asking. For over 65 years Wenger have worked closely with our customers and listened carefully to their needs. From these relationships and this feedback we often come up with enhancements to our products and sometimes new products entirely. This is the place for you to share an idea you may have with our engineers.

Go online to describe your product idea and submit any drawings that will help convey your concept. Who knows? Your idea could be our next big product!

Date for the diary – ISBA Conference

22 Jan 2013

The Black Cat Music team will be attending the Independent Schools’ Bursars Association Annual Conference at Torquay in May. Conference delegates are invited to drop by the Black Cat Music exhibition stand where examples from their comprehensive range of music education and performance equipment will be on display.

The 2013 ISBA annual conference will take place at the Riviera International Conference Centre (RICC) in Torquay from Wednesday 8th May - Thursday 9th May. The ISBA hosts an annual members only two-day conference every year in May. The event, which is held in selected locations throughout the UK, attracts some 400 bursars and senior management staff from member schools and around 100 exhibitors.