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Participants in Black Cat Music’s online survey could win a first prize that saves £100 on their next order for music performance equipment.

Simply by participating in a short 2-minute online survey, the first 100 people will automatically be entered into a prize draw for the £100 saving, a second prize of £50 off their next order and a third prize of a Scherzo Folding Music Stand with bag, worth £25. Plus, there are five runners-up prizes of Mighty Bright Single XtraFlex lights to be won!

Black Cat Music’s survey is part of the company’s on-going commitment to their customers for education and performance music equipment, to ensure they continue to be responsive to customer needs. The survey is open to all users of music performance equipment and can be accessed at www.blackcatmusic.co.uk/survey.htm.

Black Cat Music will be displaying their comprehensive range of education and performance equipment on stand 112 at the ABTT Theatre Show to be held at the Royal Horticultural Halls, London on June 16th and 17th. Visitors can register online.

A range of products including music stands and staging equipment will be displayed and staff will be on hand to discuss and demonstrate products. Copies of Black Cat Music’s new comprehensive price list and catalogue will be available from the stand.

The Black Cat Acoustics division is a professional noise control company with an experienced and friendly team offering a complete range of acoustic products. Enquiries are welcomed for the design, supply and installation of high performance acoustic equipment as a total package, or to find economic solutions to individual problem areas within existing buildings.

Black Cat Music recently exhibited at the ABTT Theatre Show in London and the FMS annual conference in Belfast.

Black Cat Music displayed their comprehensive range of education and performance equipment on stand 112 at the ABTT Theatre Show to be held at the Royal Horticultural Halls, London on June 16th and 17th.

The annual FMS. Conference was held in the Hilton Hotel, Belfast from Wednesday 16 - Friday 18 June 2010.

"Thank you very much – I never win prizes, so this is a real treat". That was the reaction from Tim Smith of Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire on hearing that he had won the top prize in the Black Cat Music summer draw. He continued," I've just ordered a conductor’s stand and will sing Black Cat's praises every time I use it".

With the prize being £100 off his next order, Tim had little hesitation in using the money towards purchasing the conductor's stand from Black Cat Music's comprehensive range of music equipment. The prizes drawn by Group Marketing Manager, Mark Rasmussen were a thank you to everybody who participated in a survey hosted on the Black Cat Music web site. during the summer.

The second prize of £50 off their next order with Black Cat Music and valid until the end of the year went to Mrs A Williams from Northamptonshire.

Third prize, a Scherzo Folding Music Stand complete with storage bag, is on its way to Mr M Oakley from West Sussex.

Runners up prizes of Mighty Bright Single XtraFlex lights went to:

• Mr D Ruskin from Worcestershire
• Mr T Kermode from London
• Mr Simon from London
• Ms H Davies from Lancashire
• Mr A Livingstone from London

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The reliable, lightweight, affordably priced Preface Music Stand is on offer from Black Cat Music during January at 10 per cent off the usual price. Plus a free conductor’s baton is included with the first order from each customer.

Referred to as the “little sister” of the popular Classic 50 Music Stand, the Preface is ideal for anyone seeking a lightweight, easy-to-carry stand that weighs just 2.9 Kg thanks to its aluminium construction. The generous sized desk of 340mm x 510m is recessed to allow stacking of multiple stands and secured to the stand itself by means of a through bolt attachment. Height from floor to desk lip is fully adjustable from 650mm to 1250mm. Finished with a durable black powder coat paint finish the Preface Music Stand also includes a reliable brake mechanism and wobble-free base attachment.

Full details on the February offer can be found on the Black Cat Music web site.

Storing and effortlessly moving guitars is no longer a problem, thanks to the introduction of the new Guitar Mobile Storage Rack from Black Cat Music.

Another product from the well-respected Wenger Corporation, the Guitar Mobile Storage Rack lives up to the company’s high quality reputation for protection of prized musical instruments. Designed to pass through standard door openings thanks to hard rubber swivel castors even a fully loaded rack can be manoeuvered smoothly and quietly around the facility. Adjustable padded supports provide both a secure fit and protection for instruments, storing up to 20 electric or acoustic uncased guitars. The supporting yokes can be removed for alternatively storing guitars in their cases. The solid wood Guitar Mobile Storage Rack constructed using timber from renewable resources is offered in a choice of natural or cherry finish and comes with a 5-year warranty.

Full specification and purchase information can be accessed from the Black Cat Music web site or requested from Black Cat Music by calling 01892 619719.

An expanded and improved range of Legacy Acoustical Shells has been lined up for a 2011 introduction by Black Cat Music. Bringing more powerful and clear sound quality, Legacy Acoustical Shells are easy to set up to transform the acoustics of many types of performance space.

Wenger are pioneers of acoustical shell design, that uses a honeycomb core panel construction to deliver enhanced acoustics to both the ensemble and the audience. The latest technology developments from Wenger Corporation – Basic, Classic and Select Legacy - are presented as three attractive effective acoustical shell options designed to fit a range of applications and budgets. Whether converting a multi-purpose hall space or improving the acoustics of a smaller auditorium or recital room, Basic Legacy Shells can be set up by one person in four simple stages. The shell is first rolled into place, the snap-in pins adjusted for the desired canopy angle and the canopy lifted to the preset angle for optimum sound projection. A mechanism with an easy-to-turn handle allows the shell to be raised to the appropriate height for the requirements of the performance in just 6 turns. When not in use shells can quickly be folded away aided by a continuous hinge arrangement and nested together for compact storage.

Delighted user of Legacy Shells, Cydney Dixon, Band Director of Lower Lake High School, California said, "I cannot believe the difference in sound when the Legacy shell is up. Our gym has very good acoustics, but I can clearly tell whether or not the shell is up. The Legacy shells are very easy to work with – my kids and I can easily handle them. "

Full specification and purchase information can be accessed from the Black Cat Music web site or requested from Black Cat Music by calling 01892 619719.

Wenger Music Posture Chairs , marketed in the UK and throughout Europe by Black Cat Music, are designed to seat musicians in the best possible position to promote easier breathing and a more natural range of motion while decreasing fatigue and discomfort. Major Gill Stacey of The Salvation Army in Chester was happy to comment on their experience with recently purchased Musicians’ Chairs. “Our Wenger Musician chairs we ordered from Black Cat Music have been an excellent purchase.” Said Gill.

Gill Stacey went on to say, “Our old chairs were quite new and they are comfortable but since we tried the Wenger Musician chair we have discovered what a good chair is really like. They give excellent back support and our posture has improved because they allow you to sit up properly yet at the same time being able to relax and be comfortable. Our band often remain seated for most of our service and they can now do so in comfort. We would recommend them to any music group.”

Gill continued, “It is true that the outlay may be higher than other chairs but as they say, "you get what you pay for" and we are certainly glad that we paid that little bit more to have the right chair. Another advantage is the music rack on the side of the chair, which keeps all music, Bible and songbook at easy reach, as well as stops the books from being a hazard. Finally the weight of the chair is good because they are easy to move.”

Wenger orchestra chairs have been carefully designed to solve four main problems experienced with standard chairs. Sitting back in standard chairs, forces the spine out of its natural supportive position. Because it is easy to slouch the body is forced down, lowering the rib cage and constricting the diaphragm. The discomfort and lack of support causes musicians to move to the edge of the seat reducing support even more, leading to fatigue and making it difficult to focus on technique and performance. Thanks to their ergonomic and innovative design Wenger music posture chairs encourage correct posture and maintain comfort throughout long performances and rehearsals.



Further information
The Salvation Army is a Christian church and registered charity, working in 121 countries worldwide, that offers support, friendship and practical help to people of all ages, backgrounds and needs.
www.salvationarmy.org.uk .

The reliable, lightweight, affordably priced Preface Music Stand is on offer from Black Cat Music during April with a 15% discount.

Referred to as the “little sister” of the popular Classic 50 Music Stand, the Preface is ideal for anyone seeking a lightweight, easy-to-carry stand that weighs just 2.9 Kg thanks to its aluminium construction. The generous sized desk of 340mm x 510m is recessed to allow stacking of multiple stands and secured to the stand itself by means of a through bolt attachment. Height from floor to desk lip is fully adjustable from 650mm to 1250mm. Finished with durable black powder coat paint the Preface Music Stand also includes a reliable brake mechanism and wobble-free base attachment.

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

Black Cat Music recently exhibited at the Music Learning Live conference held at the Royal Academy of Music and Drama, Glasgow.

Black Cat Music exhibted a selection from a comprehensive range of music performance and acoustic equipment that includes music stands, orchestral chairs, staging, choral risers, conductor’s equipment, acoustic solutions and full stage acoustic shells. In addition there is a range of theatre products that embraces tiered audience seating, pit filler staging, make-up stations, costume racks and stage boxes. Black Cat Music is the Master Distributor for Wenger Corporation the recognised world leader in fully-guaranteed staging and music performance equipment.