Encore Orchestral Strings is the orchestral string department of Paige’s Music. Encore exists so that the process of choosing an instrument is relaxed, enjoyable, and fun. When you come to Encore and talk to us you can be sure you are getting honest information from someone that’s been in your position before.
The main room is where we showcase our intermediate and advanced instruments as well as bows, cases, and accessories.
The Studio is the home for our most finely crafted instruments. In this room you will find instruments suitable for the most advanced students, including students either in or preparing for college music programs.
The studio also serves as our instrument audition space. Very few students, regardless of level, enjoy feeling like they are on display while playing unfamiliar instruments. This space can be closed off for privacy and includes comfortable chairs for parents and teachers to evaluate the sound of each instrument. It is truly thrilling to see the reaction when a student finds the instrument that is a perfect match.
You can shop for orchestral string products on our shop page.
Rigo Barrozo and Taylor Matthews are our String Specialists at Paige’s Music.
Rigo Barrozo graduated from Indiana State University in 2019 with a B.S. in Music Business. After serving an internship at Paige’s, he joined the retail sales staff and in 2021, he joined the Encore team. He started playing cello in 6th grade, and have recently taken up electric bass. Rigo enjoys helping each student find their perfect instrument in a relaxed, no pressure environment. Upgrading your instrument can be a big and overwhelming decision, but our goal at Encore is to make as easy as possible for you.
Taylor Matthews is originally from Lafayette, Indiana, and a graduate of Ball State University. Taylor joined the team in April 2024 and is versatile multi-instrumentalist. Taylor specializes in the violin while also performing on viola, cello, and bass. His performance background is extensive, ranging from local symphonies like the Kokomo Symphony and Orchestra Indiana to pit orchestras for various musical and opera productions. During his time at BSU, he was a member of the Ball State Symphony Orchestra and the East Central Indiana Chamber Orchestra.
