Schilke is sold!
Michael Droste
-mike droste
trumpetstudio.com
From: Schilkemusic.com
I am extremely proud to announce that on October 31st, my wife and I
had the honor of purchasing Schilke Music Products. We will both be
directly involved in the daily activities of the company. Together,
Julie and I are determined to continue producing the finest trumpets
available. Renold and Joan Schilke have been extremely supportive
towards the sale of the company. It is important for you to know that
both Renold and Joan are a critical part of the transition. They will
be continuing to work at the facility training Julie and I. After the
training has been accomplished, Renold and Joan will retire from the
company but still be available to us for any help we may need for
years to come.
Please allow me to take a moment and introduce my wife and myself. I
have been a part of the trumpet world for more than 15 years
professionally as a performer, teacher at the collegiate level and in
the trumpet manufacturing industry for the last ten years. Before
purchasing Schilke Music, I was the owner and operator of Naumann
Trumpets. Since 1994, I have been handcrafting historical
reproductions of trumpets from the Baroque era. Along with building
Baroque trumpets, I began designing and building modern trumpets in
1998. Incredibly, I received a call from the Schilke family last
spring which lead my wife and I to this extraordinary opportunity.
Julie will be handling all of the financial responsibilities at the
company. Utilizing her past financial experience, which includes
holding a degree from Marquette University in Finance, will be an
invaluable asset to Schilke Music. I will be involved with the daily
manufacturing and marketing of Schilke products. I will also be
attending the various industry conventions throughout the coming year.
I have admired all that the Schilke family has accomplished in the
world of trumpet manufacturing. As second generation owners, Renold
and Joan have spent their life holding true the most important aspects
of creating a superior product – excellence in craftsmanship,
sustaining a high level of customer service and a high level of
attention to detail with each and every instrument produced. I want
to make it very clear that I will continue to hold these high
standards. My only interest is continuing to build the best trumpets
the world has to offer! I am excited and proud to work with the
excellent staff here at Schilke. I am looking forward to offering
Schilke products to you for years to come.
Sincerely,
Andrew Naumann
President
Schilke Music Products, Inc
Julie Naumann
Vice-President
Schilke Music Products, Inc.
Rhocken
It may interest you to know that Calicchio WAS recently sold as well. In both
instances, the new owners have attested to keeping with the heritage of the
product line.
Tom King
retire some day.
I bought a Callet Jazz because it was an excellent horn and Mr. Callet
himself designed and inspected it.
I wonder how many master craftmen are in the world who are still
making horns. Can they make better horns than their masters?
rho...@aol.com (Rhocken) wrote in message news:<20021222232701...@mb-ce.aol.com>...
Yumpetter
making quality trumpets and mouthpieces, and not become one of those
mass producers of trumpets (Like Bach).
Like Sushi, a trumpet made with heart will play better than one made by
a machine.
"Michael Droste" <drg...@aol.com> wrote in message
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> of creating a superior product - excellence in craftsmanship,
William E. Graham
"Yumpetter" <som...@microsoft.com> wrote in message
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> Like Sushi, a trumpet made with heart will play better than one made
by
> a machine.
Is that made with fish heart?
funky trumpet
early thirties, just as a point in time to start an argument. Before that,
were brass instruments, "great" by today's standards? The modern approach
that Renold took to horn design, besides the hand built quality, was/is a
wonderful instrument.
What about Monette and Flip Oakes, Wedgewood, Taylor and others that my
pedestrian brain can't remember and can't afford to play. Aren't there some
really wonderful horns made in our modern era?
Kind of like an older American car with 100,00 miles on it was pretty much
thrashed. Now, with better engineering, metallurgy, lubricants, computers,
scented hanging Christmas trees, wait, I lost track there.
Anyway, time moves on, quality improves, if we choose to pay for it.
Like some of the exotica motorcycles that have been made, we admire from a
distance, but didn't vote with our dollars.
Wow, more coffee please.
Good on the Schilkes, I have mine from 1977 when they were on Wabash.
Thanks Dad, for loaning me the money.
Parents, buy your kid the best axe you can afford. It can always be
repaired, but will always be a good horn.
Sky King to Penny
Over and out.
I just heard an Eddie Henderson solo.
I think I'll quit playing now.
Tim Bales
Bill Atwood
Never seen one, but I have faith in the Japanese brands. Do they play well?
Bill
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Bryan Fields
Yumpetter wrote:
>
>
> Like Sushi, a trumpet made with heart will play better than one made by
> a machine.
>
>
I've never been able to play sushi very well.
Bill Atwood
You know - that's what I love about being a player and being around
other trumpet players. They are all smart-asses. You gotta watch
what you say or this can happen. We've all been on both ends of this
kind of thing many times. Do not be sad Mr. Yumpetter, this happens
in every orchestra pit, every bandstand and rehearsal hall. Be
philosophical about it and know it will be your turn soon. Maybe I'll
be next in the barrel. Trumpet players are heartless brutes who
rejoice in seeing the trombone player in front of them cringe when a
particularly loud smear has just been properly executed. The Smear is
not anything I've ever seen in the technical books, but almost all of
us know its value and proper useage.
I love and respect Schilke horns, but I don't know anything about the
Sushi. I know Mr. Schilke was involved with Yamaha, but I didn't know
about his involvement with Sushi. Maybe this is a more recent thing,
maybe Sushi bought Yamaha, there's a lot of that going around.
I think I'll have another rum on the rocks in celebration of the
holiday season. All the best to all you fellers out there!!
Bill
Bryan Fields
Bill Atwood wrote:
>
> Trumpet players are heartless brutes who
> rejoice in seeing the trombone player in front of them cringe when a
> particularly loud smear has just been properly executed. The Smear is
> not anything I've ever seen in the technical books, but almost all of
> us know its value and proper useage.
>
>
Smear sushi on a trombone player and you might be wearing a slide for a
necktie.
Catzz66
>necktie.
>
On this forum, some might consider that the highest and best use of this
instrument anyway.
Robert DeSavage
Or to prove to the Dept of Welfare the person is unable to work.
Carl Dershem
news:20021225074230...@mb-fu.aol.com:
As one of several who doubles extensively, I can all but guarantee that,
while trumpeters can be cut-ups, trombonists are just plain wierd.
And what's more - we revel in it!
But to truly play sushi, one must play the soprano sax.
cd
--
Those who do not understand history should not be permitted to make it.
Bill Atwood
> But to truly play sushi, one must play the soprano sax.
Carl,
It fits perfectly - I love it!
You know the range of a soprano sax? About forty yards if you have a good arm.
(I'm sure everyone's heard that old tired bit.)
Bill
Robert DeSavage
I can throw a C melody sax farther than that! 8-)
Charles Hargett
When I was in the process of acquiring it, I called the phone number on
Schilke's website. Joan not only answered the phone, she answered all of my
questions. She even invited me to the factory if I ever came to Chicago.
That's class and service! Although I never made it out there last summer, I
might do it this July...can I still get that tour?? At any rate, I truly
hope that Schilke remains true to it's heritage. Don't let it's reputation
tarnish!
Charles Hargett
http://www.impulseyoutharts.org/CharlesH.htm
Brian <bshe...@comcast.net> wrote in message
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> >
> >
> > I have admired all that the Schilke family has accomplished in the
> > world of trumpet manufacturing. As second generation owners, Renold
> > and Joan have spent their life holding true the most important aspects
> > of creating a superior product - excellence in craftsmanship,
> > sustaining a high level of customer service and a high level of
> > attention to detail with each and every instrument produced. I want
> > to make it very clear that I will continue to hold these high
> > standards. My only interest is continuing to build the best trumpets
> > the world has to offer! I am excited and proud to work with the
> > excellent staff here at Schilke. I am looking forward to offering
> > Schilke products to you for years to come.
> >
> >
> > Sincerely,
> >
> > Andrew Naumann
>
>
> Well, if they live up to these words, things will be okay, I guess. I
> wonder if they need any help in the business office... ;)
>
> B
>
> --
> Brian Heller
>
> It is easier to tame wild beasts
> than to conquer the human mind.