Just in time for the season of change, we've stocked up on the best conducting batons and accessories you can find!

Our line of Mollard Conducting Batons will suit any director perfectly.  From the suave, simple and original "P" series to the stylish, perfectly balanced Lancio models, Mollard creates some of the best batons on the planet.

If you're looking for a more economical baton, Selmer is your brand.  We carry the extra long 'Sousa' style and the well-balaced 15" model.  Try them all out today.  Conducting batons make the perfect gift for your band director or graduating college student!

Conducting Baton Price Range: $5.95 - $41.95


If you are looking to expand your musical talents, we now carry a full selection of Budget Books from Hal Leonard.  The little whoppers pack nearly 100 songs in each book.  They are printed on fully recycled material and make the perfect companion to any library. 

Budget Books are available in a number styles including Broadway Songs, Contemporary Hits, Hymns, Acoustic, Pop/Rock and so many more!  The best part about Budet Books is the price: only $12.99!  Rummage through our collection and start expanding your library today!

Nestled at the base of Takamine Mountain in Sakashita,  Japan, Takamine Guitars has over 40 years of history dedicated to innovation and improvement to the art and craft of guitarmaking.  What first began as a small family business has evolved into one of the leading guitar manufacturers in the world, depended upon by some of the best players and biggest names in the music industry. From Takamine's Website.  Try any of the Takamine Guitars we have in stock today.  Choose from the entry level Jasmine Line, the mid-level G-Series or the pro end guitars that will make you want to play forever!

For almost 40 years Samick manufactured product for the leading brand names in the guitar business.  In the process, they learned a great deal about not only what goes into a great guitar, but how to produce it at an affordable price.  They also realized that the ability to produce quality product at an affordable price was only half the equation.  There needed to be an all out effort to develop a powerful new identity for the product and the company.  To that end, Samick called on Greg Bennett, an industry marketing and design veteran of almost 30 years.  From Samick's Website.  The Greg Bennett line of Samick guitars is represnted fully at First Note Music.  Great for students and intermediate musicians, Samick guitars are the most affordable, highest quality guitars on the market.

Crate Amplification produces a wide array of product geared to everyone from beginning student to touring professional.  From tube to solid state, electic to acoustic and beyond, we guarantee you can find your sound with Crate Amps.  Come in today and play test any of our in-stock crate products.  Bring your own guitar or use one of the hundreds we have hanging on our walls.  Either way, for the best sound in town, Crate Amps will get you there.

Conn-Selmer, Inc. is the leading manufacturer and distributor of band and orchestral instruments for professional, amateur and student use.  The Company manufactures and distributes its products under a variety of well-known brand names, including Vincent Bach brass, Selmer USA woodwinds, C.G. Conn brass, King brass, Armstrong woodwinds, Ludwig and Musser percussion and Glaesel string instruments.  Other brands include Scherl & Roth and William Lewis & Son string instruments, Emerson flutes, and Benge brass.  Under its Leblanc, Inc. division, purchased in 2004, the company also manufactures and distributes Leblanc, Holton, Noblet, and Vito band instruments.  Conn-Selmer is also the exclusive North American distributor for Selmer (Paris) professional brass and woodwinds and U.S. distributor for Yanagisawa saxophones.  From Conn-Selmer's Website.

Schilke Music Products, founded in 1956, offers the highest quality professional line trumpets and brass instrument mouthpieces available.  Renold O. Schilke had a strong desire to create brass instruments and mouthpieces at a very young age.  During his tenure as founder and President of Schilke Music, Renold designed instruments and mouthpieces that have not only revolutionized the brass instrument industry but are still considered, to this day, to be the first choice of professional players around the world.  Many people refer to a Schilke Trumpet as "the jewel of the industry."  From Schilke's Website.  We have two models of Schilke trumpets in-stock at First Note Music.  We encourage you to come in and try one out.  More information is available in-store on how to create your own custom Schilke Trumpet or special order one of their base models!

CE Winds is a division of Christopher Elliott LLC, and Limited Liability Corporation in Florida.  They work with several manufacturers of instruments and accessories in Europe, Asia, South America, and North America.  CE Winds is very proud of the instruments they build. From the student/intermediate Alpha Series to the Pro Series, all their instruments are built to the highest standards, and they expect nothing less.

CE uses two well respected factories to build their instruments, and CE Winds is the only US-based company where both factories work to manufacture woodwind and brass wind instruments.  The factories also offer CE Winds pricing that allows them to be competitive in the marketplace, and because they are factory direct, they pass those savings on to you. All their instruments are finished and regulated in sunny Florida, and must pass very strict sound and quality tests before they are sold to customers.  From CE Winds' Website.  We offer a great selection of CE Winds product at First Note Music.  Come in today to play before you pay on any instrument in-stock!

SABIAN was founded in late 1981, when one of the world's great names in cymbal making, Bob 'Sabian' decided drummers deserve better cymbals.  Not happy with the quality, sound and relevance of cymbals made at that time, he launched SABIAN.  Located in the small eastern Canadian village of Meductic, New Brunswick, SABIAN - most notably The Vault, where cymbals are designed - has since become the global center for cymbal and sound innovation.  Our ongoing program of discovery and design means today's drummers and percussionist have a larger-than-ever selection of interesting and innovative cymbals to choose from, with models ranging from vintage to modern, from highly personalized to whatever you need.  From Sabian's Website.  We carry a limited number of Sabian Cymbals in-stock and ready for you to try.

It was in the Ottoman Empire, in the year 1623, when an alchemist named Avedis Zildjian first discovered a method of fusing copper, tin and silver to create unique musical instruments.  From that day to the present day, the Zildjian mystique has captivated musicians and music lovers alike.  The secret method for blending metals survives to carry the celebrated “Zildjian Sound" into the present day and beyond.  The Zildjian brand stands for more than expertise and a rich heritage of high quality craftsmanship.  Its essence is found in every thread of the drumming community, weaving together students, teachers, pros, old, young, and everyone in between.  From Zildjian's Website.  We carry several different Zildjian-branded products.  Stop by today for a closer look!

For over 40 years, Vic Firth the musician has made it his priority in design and manufacturing to elevate and then continue to improve the status quo for drummers' tools.  Throughout the years as he has raised the bar, other brands have improved as well -- giving the drummer many options from which to choose, but also creating confusion with so many claims and opposing
opinions on how to manufacture the best drumstick.  At Vic Firth, they are committed to upholding the values that have made them the #1 stick and mallet company in the world.  From Vic Firth's website.  We carry a spectrum of Vic Firth sticks and mallets at First Note Music.  There's always a practice pad next to our stick display ready and waiting for you try out your perfect pair.

Founded in 1957 by Herb Brochstein; drum teacher and drum shop owner.  First to introduce Japanese Shira Kashi white oak into the American market, and the only company to successfully market oak sticks in the United States, although others have tried.  Pro-Mark received its first “official” endorsement, unsolicited, from Billy Gladstone, a legendary drummer and drum designer/builder.  Pro-Mark uses only unendangered wood in the manufacturing of its sticks and mallets.  The harvesting of oak from Japan is carefully controlled, and replenishment of the forest is one of our top concerns.  Each tree is between 60-120 years old before it is cut. American hickory and maple both grow faster than they are harvested, so there is no danger of running out.  Pro-Mark products are exported to over 100 countries, and can be found in virtually every music store in the world.  From Pro-Mark's Website.  Pro-Mark sticks and mallets are always in-stock at First Note Music and ready for you to try!

We carry a full line of CF Martin guitar, mandolin, banjo and ukulele strings at First Note Music.  Standard gauges for guitar in-stock are extra-light, light and medium.  80/20 & phosphor bronze, Marquis and SPs are always on our racks.  Prices start at $5.95 for a full set.

Ernie Ball's new element shield packaging protects the strings inside no matter what Mother Nature throws at them.  We carry a full line of EB Electric Guitar Nickelwound string sets and the new Wonder Wipes cleaning cloths.  For just a buck you get a perfectly portioned, pre-treated wipe for body polish, string cleaner or fretboard conditioner.  What more could you ask for?  We also carry EB instrument cables and the full-color spectrum of EB guitar straps.

D'addario strings are some of the finest on the market.  We carry a full line of electric and acoustic guitar strings from the ubiquitous EXL to the high-performance, long-lasting EXPs.  D'addario also encompasses many other brands of musical accessories like Planet Waves, Evans Drumheads, and HQ Percussion.  You can find many of these brands on our shelves at great prices.

Today, Hal Leonard Corporation is the world leader in the music print industry.  The company produces sheet music, songbooks, and method book/CD packs for all instruments, as well as band and choral arrangements, reference books, instructional DVDs and videos, CD-ROMs and other music software, children's music products and more.  From Hal Leonard's Website.  At First Note Music, you'll find thousands of method, play-along and song books published and distributed by Hal Leonard.  Ask about our custom digital sheetmusic service as well.  Thousands of titles are available for print in-store which means no waiting!

Since its inception in 1922, Alfred Publishing remains dedicated to helping people learn, teach and play music.  With hundreds of expert authors and composers backed by a talented staff in seven offices worldwide, Alfred publishes educational, reference, pop and performance pieces for teachers, students, hobbyists and performers spanning every musical instrument, style and difficulty level.  From Alfred's Website.  Alfred books and sheetmusic are available at First Note Music in hundreds of titles.  Special orders are only a week away if you can't find what you're looking for.

Mel Bay Publications, Inc. has been a driving force in music education and instruction since 1947.  They offer methods, solos, study material, sheet music, and music books for guitar and other instruments such as banjo, mandolin, dulcimer, fiddle and many more.  Mel Bay also offer CDs, concert and instructional DVDs of all styles and instruments.  Mel Bay offers an extensive catalog covering most musical styles-from classical to jazz to celtic to bluegrass to blues.  From Mel Bay's Website.  We carry the most popular Mel Bay books at First Note Music.  The "You Can Teach Yourself" series are among some of our most popular selling titles.  Check them out today!

Established in 1962, Audio-Technica is a worldwide group of companies devoted to the design, manufacture, marketing and distribution of problem-solving audio equipment.  Initially known for state-of-the-art phonograph cartridges, A-T now creates high-performance microphones, headphones, wireless systems, mixers and electronic products for home and professional use.   Audio-Technica U.S., Inc. markets and distributes A-T products throughout the Western Hemisphere.  With other operating companies in Europe, Singapore and Hong Kong, Audio-Technica today is a global leader in its field, committed to providing superior performance and exceptional value for customers around the world.  From Audio-Technica's Website.  At First Note Music, you'll find the top-selling wired and wireless microphones in-stock at great prices.