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Back to school special

I can hardly believe I’m typing this, but it’s time for a bunch of local schools to start thinking about heading back for the upcoming semester! Whether you’re totally jazzed or have the end of summer scaries, we have a great deal for you if you’ve been thinking about upgrading to an intermediate or professional model instrument: a free flute or piccolo stand! The Indy Flute Shop has 4 options available for this special offer, all by K&M: your choice of a flute or piccolo stand, with either a 4-leg compact base or a larger base with 3 legs. I personally use the 4 leg compact flute stand because the legs fold up and store inside itself, making it super compact to throw in my purse or better yet, Fluterscooter bag! You can receive one of these free stands with an eligible upgrade of a flute or piccolo from the Indy Flute Shop–just click here to make an appointment to come test some out! See you soon!

Jul 21, 2022 No Comments

Flute Day schedule

The moment you’ve all been waiting for–our Flute Day schedule is here! This is going to be an amazing event on Saturday, April 2nd with so many opportunities for flutists of all levels, and space is limited for some events, so be sure to sign up soon! 2-4pm: Altus professional instrument trials, by appointment onlyAltus will be providing a variety of handmade instruments to try in an intimate environment with Erin and Dr. Cate. Appointments are a half hour and must be reserved ahead of time. Go to www.paigesmusic.com/schedule and select “Flute Testing with Cate Hummel” to reserve your appointment! 5pm: Cate Hummel recitalWe’re SO happy live music is back, and Dr. Cate will be performing a wonderful variety of accompanied and solo pieces as a tribute to the the difficult times we all experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic and the isolation that ensued from it. Frank Horvat’s Music for Self-Isolation is part of a project of about 30 short pieces for all different instruments and voices. The entire project was recorded in an empty theater in Toronto in the summer of 2020. It was made into a commercial recording and a documentary was made about the project. Matthew Durrant’s

Mar 10, 2022 No Comments

Flute Day with Dr. Cate Hummel

I am beyond excited to announce that flute performer, educator, and Altus artist Dr. Cate Hummel will be joining us for our 2022 Flute Day on April 2nd! This event will feature opportunities for play-testing some high-end Altus instruments not normally seen in the shop, which will be by appointment only. In the evening, Dr. Cate will present a recital featuring music written during the pandemic, followed by a masterclass with area high school and college students. Dr. Cate Hummel loves performing, especially music that is not well known by both recognized and forgotten composers. She is active as a performing artist and clinician around the U.S. and internationally. Some memorable events have included being a guest artist at the Festival International de Flauta in Monterrey, Mexico, playing the premiere of Douglas Townsend’s Sonatina for flute and piano (lost for 40 years), presenting on the teaching of Marcel Moyse at the British Flute Society Convention, playing a debut recital in Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall, a recital at Bruno Walter Auditorium in Lincoln Center in New York, and on the Dame Myra Hess Series at the Chicago Cultural Center. She received her DMA and MM degrees from the Manhattan

Mar 3, 2022 No Comments

Ball State Flute Day 2021

If you have been anxiously awaiting the return of in-person events, wait no longer–the BSU Flute Studio is presenting their 2021 Flute Day live and in person, this Sunday the 17th! We are proud to help sponsor this event, featuring artist Shannon Sparrow of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra! All events are FREE and open to the public–bring your flute! Register here and find more information. Sharon Sparrow is currently Acting Principal Flute of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra. She earned a Bachelor’s degree at The Juilliard School and a Master’s degree at Mannes College of Music, studying with renowned teachers Julius Baker, Thomas Nyfenger and Geoffrey Gilbert. She has given master classes all over the world and locally is the Instructor of Flute at Oakland University and Wayne State University. Sharon is a sought-after trainer for orchestral auditions on all instruments, and she has coached players who have won major jobs in orchestras throughout the US. Her specialty is helping musicians with their mindset, confidence and certainty through preparation so they can master the audition experience. Sharon Sparrow is a hands-on advocate for music education at all ages, and has hosted and written children’s shows for both the Detroit Symphony and

Oct 12, 2021 No Comments

Nestor Torres virtual clinic

I have some BIG news for you – the Indy Flute Shop, along with Eastman Music and Haynes Flutes, is hosting a virtual clinic with jazz flute master and Haynes performing artist, Nestor Torres! Join us Tuesday, September 21, at 7pm on Zoom or Facebook Live for this exciting and dynamic event. This will be an improvisation clinic and participation is encouraged – bring your flute and come ready to play! Registration is required; visit www.wmshaynes.com/register to sign up for your spot. ABOUT MR. TORRESStanding on the shoulders of flute giants from worlds as diverse as Rampal & Galway in classical music; Richard Egues’ Cuban Charanga style; rocker Ian Anderson’s Jethro Tull; Herbie Mann and – most influential of all – Hubert Laws as pioneers of Jazz Flute, Latin Grammy Award winning Nestor Torres’ rhythmic and mellifluous flute sound remains apart in a class all by itself. His 14 recordings as a soloist; 4 Latin Grammy nominations, one Grammy nomination and one Latin Grammy Award; collaborations with diverse artists such as Gloria Estefan, Kenny Loggins, Dave Matthews, Herbie Hancock, Tito Puente, Michael Camilo, Paquito D’ Rivera and Arturo Sandoval; as well as performances with the Cleveland, Singapore, and New World

Aug 31, 2021 No Comments

150th Anniversary Sale

We’re celebrating the 150th anniversary of Paige’s Music all 2021, but April is extra special–we’re giving you $150 off any Premier rental or purchase (no foolin’)! Any instrument from the Indy Flute Shop will qualify for this discount–just complete your purchase or rental anytime during this month! Outright purchases will receive a $150 instant rebate for in-stock instruments. If you choose to rent instead, no problem! Current renters of a Paige’s Music student flute will receive an extra $150 added to their rent credit. New renter? No problem! We’ll take $150 off of your rental package price for qualified new rentals. The fine print: offer applies to in-stock instruments only. Available to qualified customers. Not valid for accessory purchases.

Apr 1, 2021 No Comments

Paige’s Music History Spotlight-Episode 2

Episode 2 of our “Paige’s of History Spotlights” is ready to view. Some of the most famous instrument brands were born during this time period, including a flute name you might recognize. Enjoy this video to find out what else was happening in our country and with our company between 1885-1900! Transcript: Today on “Paige’s of History,” we’re looking at the years 1885-1900.This time period saw the development of several notable instrument manufacturers on the heels of the second Industrial Revolution.Henri Selmer founded his namesake company in 1885 and eventually began producing world famous clarinets and saxophones, and William S. Haynes founded his flute company in Boston in 1888.Nippon Gakki Co. Ltd, now known as Yamaha Corporation, was founded by Torakasu Yamaha in 1887. Japanese woodwind maker Yanagisawa began importing their instruments for US military bands around this time as well.Just before New York’s Ellis Island began processing immigrants from other countries in the United States, Peter Ilioych Tchaikovsky conducted the first performance at Carnegie Hall.At the height of the military band movement, instrument maker J.W. Pepper patented the Sousaphone in 1893, and the world famous “Stars and Stripes Forever” was published in 1896.During this time period, military and extracurricular

Feb 25, 2021 No Comments

Paige’s Music History Spotlight-Episode 1

We’re here with the first “Paige’s of History Spotlight”, celebrating the 150th Anniversary of Paige’s Music. Join us as we look back at the events that shaped our country, our state, and our company. For this video series, we’ll be looking at snippets of local and national history as they relate to music education, music industry and our company. So…it’s 1871…The great Chicago Fire rages through the city for two days straight.A breathtaking 3,500 square foot Mile parcel of land was on its way to becoming Yellowstone National Park, and in the industrial city of Terre Haute, Indiana, William Harlan Paige, founded W.H. Paige and Company on the corner of Main and 6th Street with his business partner, W.B. Wharton. The downtown Terre Haute store was a full-line shop for everything related to music. W.H. Paige was known for his fine tenor voice and sold his own choral arrangements at the store as well. Some might argue that W.H. Paige’s success is due to William’s experience of being THE first music teacher in the Terre Haute Public Schools, giving him first hand knowledge of what schools would need for years to come. Just nine years after the opening of the

Feb 11, 2021 No Comments

Looking ahead

Happy New Year! I truly hope each of you had a safe, relaxing, and joy-filled end to a year unlike any other. I definitely found some joy in saying goodbye to 2020, as I’m sure many of you did. Though we still have more difficulties to trudge through before we can put these trying times behind us, I like to take the beginning of a new year to look forward to what is coming–and I have a lot of hope and optimism for 2021! First and foremost, our company, W.H. Paige and Co., is celebrating 150 years of business this year! This is a HUGE accomplishment, and we are so excited to share in the successes and history of the company with you. While we originally had some big plans that COVID has unfortunately done away with, we still have some exciting things that we will be sharing with you throughout the year. Be sure to follow here, sign up for our email list, or follow our Facebook page. I also have a goal for my side of the business: I want to be more focused on bringing you informative and fun content that YOU want to see. At times

Jan 5, 2021 No Comments

December piccolo special

For the month of December, we are offering BIG savings on our most popular piccolo, the Storm series by Roy Seaman! While supplies last, get $10/month off a new Storm piccolo (normally $60/month), OR rent or purchase a flute from the Indy Flute Shop and receive $20/month off! You don’t want to miss out on this great opportunity to get this affordable, versatile instrument in your hands for a special price. For more than 30 years, Roy Seaman piccolos have been the choice for both new and discerning piccolo players worldwide, and the Storm series is a great option for players who need the stability and durability of a composite instrument with the superior tone quality of wood. Since it is a plastic-based material, performers can use it on the marching field, but without sacrificing the sound quality of a wood instrument. The Storm is available with a traditional headjoint or the revolutionary Wave headjoint—a great option for beginning and experienced players alike. Storm piccolos are 100% made and assembled right here in Indiana, so you can feel good about shopping local for the holidays for the piccolo player in your life. This is a limited-time offer, so make your

Dec 3, 2020 No Comments

Super Sale 2020

We go ALL OUT for our annual Super Sale. Here’s how this worksVisit our store Thursday, November 19 through Saturday, November 21. Draw a ticket for 5-50% off your purchase. There really are tickets for 50% off. And we do not limit savings to bargain items. Customers have literally saved THOUSANDS on everything from Altus flutes to Yamaha piccolos and everything else under the flute-related sun. Prefer to rent? We’ve got you covered.All tickets will give you two to four months off ANY premier instrument on our rent-to-own program. This includes intermediate and professional flutes, piccolos, and auxiliary instruments, as well as accessories like LeFreques and Fluterscooter bags. You still get all the same great rent-to-own benefits through Paige’s Music–it’s kind of a big deal. Free repair and replacement? Check. Easy exchange? Check. Easy return? Check. Early purchase discount options? Check. Do you offer traditional financing? YES.We offer special financing on Yamaha instruments. Interest will be charged to your account from the purchase date if the promotional purchase is not paid in full within 18 months. Minimum monthly payments required. Financing offered through Synchrony.Want to finance something else? Email Erin at erin@indyfluteshop or call her at 317.813.2044 and we’ll chat

Nov 10, 2020 No Comments

Step Up to Yamaha 2020

It’s time once again for our annual Step Up to Yamaha promotion, where eligible instruments will earn you a $50 or $100 mail-in rebate when purchased or rented from now until the end of the year. Here is all the information you need to know about this exciting opportunity: What instruments are eligible?Yamaha step-up and semi-professional flutes and piccolos are eligible for this promotion. Yamaha 300 and 400 series flutes come with a $50 rebate, and the 577 and 677 models come with a $100 rebate. The YPC62 series piccolos are also eligible for a $100 rebate. Please note that this rebate does not come off of the purchase price of the instrument; rather, you will submit a form online or through the mail for a Visa gift card, to be used wherever Visa debit cards are accepted. What purchase options are available?Want to rent your instrument instead of purchase it outright? You’re still eligible! In fact, most of our customers choose to start their student on our rent-to-own plan for their step-up or semi-professional instrument because of flexible payment arrangements, early purchase discounts, and full repair coverage. When you submit your rebate, you will be asked to provide a

Oct 7, 2020 No Comments

A Virtual Evening with Karen Moratz

I am so excited to announce the very first Indy Flute Shop virtual event, featuring none other than Indianapolis’ finest, Karen Evans Moratz! I have so missed hosting artists and events here at the shop, but unfortunately it looks like it’s going to be a while before we will be able to safely do that again, so along with the rest of the music industry we are making the best of the situation! I can’t think of a better, more talented, or kinder person to collaborate on this event with, and I really think you are going to enjoy what we are putting together for you. Please join the Indy Flute Shop for a very special virtual event with Karen Evans Moratz– Indianapolis performer, author, entrepreneur, and Win-D-Fender representative. The Win-D-Fender sound guard was originally invented to help flutists play outside without the fear of wind silencing the sound. However, in the past few months it has gained notoriety as a tool to help combat the spread of air when playing related to COVID-19. Karen will give a brief talk on the Win-D-Fender and answer questions about the product. She will then perform a short recital of unaccompanied pieces. Read

Jul 28, 2020 No Comments

Getting started this year

Let’s get right to it–there is a LOT of uncertainty right now in regards to what the start of this school year is going to look like. If you have a student who is starting an instrumental music program this year, this uncertainty is even greater–what is their beginning program going to look like? Will they be able to learn a new instrument with virtual instruction? What should I do about getting their instrument? I’m going to tackle these questions and more. And while this blog is dedicated to flute players, please know that this advice can be used for any beginning band or orchestra student. First and foremost, the biggest piece of advice I can give you is the following: if your student expressed interest in beginning band last spring, move forward with that plan. If you haven’t signed up to rent an instrument from Paige’s Music, go ahead and do so online. You can choose to pick up the instrument in our store, using our contact-free curbside service, or have the instrument delivered to your child’s school. As of today, we still have a scheduled date and time to deliver instruments to beginning school music programs; the date

Jul 21, 2020 No Comments

Remembering Christel DeHaan

The Indianapolis arts and education community has suffered a profound loss with the passing of Christel DeHaan. A self-made millionaire, DeHaan dedicated the last decades of her life to philanthropy in the areas of music, the arts, education, and global poverty. She was a huge supporter of local music programs and the arts community. DeHaan emigrated to the United States from Germany at age 20, settling in Indiana. In 1974, she founded Resort Condiminiums International with her then-husband Jon DeHaan, and in 1987 she was awarded half the company and purchased the other half when they divorced. In 1995, she sold RCI for $825 million. From that point on, she dedicated her life to philanthropic ventures focused heavily on Indianapolis arts programs, as well as other global initiatives. In 1998, DeHaan founded and donated $220 million to Christel House International, a non-profit organization for assisting impoverished children, both abroad and locally. The organization operates two learning centers in India, one in Mexico, one in South Africa, and four schools in the United States, including one in Indianapolis. She also donated to the creation of the Christel DeHaan Fine Arts Center on the campus of the University of Indianapolis. This award-winning

Jun 9, 2020 No Comments

We’re Open!

As of Saturday, May 16th, I am happy to report that the Indy Flute Shop is open for business! Of course, the safety of both our staff members and our customers is our utmost concern, so we are implementing several policies to help keep everyone safe. We truly appreciate your understanding and your support! 1. Face masks will be worn by staff members, and we ask that you do the same. The Indy Flute Shop is a small, enclosed space. Of course, your mask may be removed when trying instruments. 2. Due to the size of the shop, only two guests will be allowed in the shop, in addition to Erin, at a time. We have additional seating located outside the shop area.3. Please wash your hands or use the hand sanitizer provided in the store before entering the shop.4. All instruments on display have been properly sanitized and are available to play, but we ask that you wait for assistance before handling instruments.5. Customers are limited to testing four instruments. This should give you plenty of selection to make a decision on the perfect flute for you. Most importantly, instrument testing is offered by appointment only, please visit www.paigesmusic.com/schedule

May 19, 2020 No Comments

YPC 87 piccolo

If you’re in the market for a new piccolo, I’ve got some great news for you! Debuted at the January 2020 NAMM show in Anaheim, the YPC 87 piccolo from Yamaha has some really exciting new features that are hard to find on a piccolo at this price point. Best of all, the Indy Flute Shop is on the list to get one in on trial! Yamaha describes their new piccolo as extremely agile across all registers, moving effortlessly through the octaves. The tone is bright and cheerful but still keeps the deep resonance for which Yamaha piccolos are known, thanks to a thicker body wall construction. The instrument scale is accurate throughout the registers, and dynamic control–particularly soft playing– is excellent, even at low and high registers. Perhaps the most exciting upgrade of the YPC87 is the addition of Straubinger pads, the unmatched leader in pads for clear response and accuracy. If you’re not familiar with Straubinger pads, read up on their unique construction here. Yamaha also debuted a new, more square headjoint cut for this piccolo to improve articulation clarity and response. It is available with a regular or wave headjoint, always a popular feature with the piccolos

May 12, 2020 No Comments

Warren Township NAMM Foundation Award

This news is a bit belated, but I wanted to give a HUGE congratulations to the Metropolitan School District of Warren Township, here in Indianapolis, for winning the NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants) Foundation 2020 Best Communities for Music Education–for the fifth year in a row! This award is only given to a very select group of schools throughout the country, so to be chosen five years in a row is an amazing achievement for this district’s performing arts programs. Warren Township, on the east side of Indianapolis, serves approximately 11,500 students from elementary through high school. This is not the first time that Warren’s performing arts programs have been nationally recognized, as they have earned Grammy Signature Schools Semi-Finalist recognition 9 times and were honored as a Grammy Signature School in 1999. Music ensembles have 27 appearances at the Indiana State School Music Association (ISSMA) Organizational State Finals since the 1980s. The cornerstone of the Best Communities for Music Education award centers on support for K-12 music education by administration, faculty, students, and community. Ed Meckes, Director of Bands and Performing Arts Chair at Warren Central High School, says that the district applies every year by showcasing various

May 5, 2020 No Comments

Paige’s Music Curbside Pickup Available Again

Beginning Tuesday, April 14th we will be open normal business hours to take phone, email, online orders and to provide contact-free curbside pick-up while our showrooms remain closed. We will also be running a modified delivery route to central locations in local school districts on an as-needed basis and every purchase during the stay at home order will receive free shipping to your home. Please contact us so we can work with you to provide the most convenient arrangements possible to serve you during this current stay-at-home order. Curbside Service Details 1. Call us at 317-842-2102 It’s best to call ahead so we can get your order or serviced items ready to go prior to your arrival. This will save you time once you’re here. 2. We’ll take your order or prepare your loaner or repair to be picked up. 3. Call us again when you arrive. The number again is 317-842-2102. 4. One of our staff members will bring your items out to you. Staff members use hand sanitizer between each customer interaction We use disinfectant wipes on the handles of each instrument prior to bringing then out to you. Receipts can be emailed to you if we have your

Apr 14, 2020 No Comments

Indy Flute Shop Opening For Phone, Email, and Website Orders

Starting Wednesday, April 8th we will be open our normal business hours to take phone, email, and online orders for all of your flute supplies. Our showroom will remain closed for now. Every order during the stay-at-home executive order will receive free shipping on the Paige’s Music website. Our normal business hours are: M-F: 10am 6pm SAT: 10am – 4pm SUN: Closed You can contact us by using the information below: Indy Flute Shop 317-813-2044 877-553-5883 erin@indyfluteshop.com Paige’s Music – Retail Sales: 317-842-2102 800-382-1099 sales@paigesmusic.com Paige’s Music – Repair: 317-577-3415 800-337-0471 repair@paigesmusic.com Paige’s Music – Accounting: 317-577-3429 800-795-4149 accounting@paigesmusic.com

Apr 7, 2020 No Comments