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Rico Royal Alto SaxReeds 10 PackFeatures:

Rico Royal reeds aredesigned for theadvancing player. Theyare French filed forfreedom of response,especially in the lowregister, adding clarity tothe tone and making softattacks easier.

Model: RRASManufacturer: Rico

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Rico Royal Bb ClarinetReed 10 PackFrench file-cut for avibrant sound, Rico Royalreeds provide advancingstudents and professionalsoutstanding performancewith greatly-improvedplayability and enhancedflexibility throughout allregisters.Click here for moreinformation...

Rico Royal Tenor SaxReeds 10 PackFeatures:

Rico Royal reeds have amore traditional Frenchfiled cut for increasedresponse, especially in thelow register, addingclarity to the tone andmaking soft attackseasier.

French filed forflexibility and fastresponseWorks well forclassical and jazzapplicationsPremium cane forconsistent response

Model: RRTS

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Prelude Viola SetPrelude D'Addario Preludesare solid high-carbon steelcore strings with polishedpure nickel windings.Click here for moreinformation...

Infeld Blue Violin SetInfeld Red & Blue Eachstring in these new sets hasa different scheme ofproduction. Many violinistshave resorted to using a mixof brands and tensions inorder to find the bestperformance for theirinstrument. With Infeldstrings, this may no longerbe necessary. The Blue setis more brilliant, and theRed set is Warmer in tone.Full size only.Click here for moreinformation...

Infeld Red Violin SetInfeld Red & Blue Eachstring in these new sets hasa different scheme ofproduction. Many violinistshave resorted to using a mixof brands and tensions inorder to find the bestperformance for theirinstrument. With Infeldstrings, this may no longerbe necessary. The Blue setis more brilliant, and theRed set is Warmer in tone.Full size only.Click here for moreinformation...

Prelude Cello Strings Sets& SinglesFeatures:

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Manufacturer: D'Addario


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Bach 180S37 TrumpetOutfitRegular Price: $3,435.00On Sale For: $2,429.00Features:

Bach Stradivarius 180series, standard weightbody, standard weight one-piece hand hammered #37bell, standard construction#25 leadpipe(unlessotherwise noted), monelpistons, silver finish,Vincent Bach 351-7Cmouthpiece, 1843 fabric-covered wood shell case.

Model: 180S37

Manufacturer: ConnSelmer


Buffet E-11 ClarinetRegular Price: $1,054.00On Sale For: $1,054.00The Buffet E11 BbIntermediate Clarinet is anexcellent step-up Bbclarinet with many of thefeatures found on theprofessional model Buffetclarinets. A great step-upclarinet value, the BuffetE11 comes standard with ahigh quality grenadillawood body, silver platedkeys and an adjustablethumb rest. Each E11clarinet comes standardwith a plush, wood caseand all of the needed careaccessories.Click here for moreinformation...

Buffet R13 Clarinet -NickelRegular Price: $2,765.00On Sale For: $2,644.00Key of Bb. The legendarychoice of professionals;.5765" bore; 66mm barrel;premium-quality grenadillawood; 17-key, 6-ringnickel-plated keys;polycylindrical bore;undercut toneholes;adjustable thumb rest.

Background:Though it is not clear how long The Music Shop has been around. The web site makes no mention of time frame. It does look like they have been around for quite a while. They are focusing on lessons as well as equipment rental and the sales of newand used musical instruments.

Target Audience:The audience spans music lovers of all ages. It does seem they would like a youngermarket of people for the purposes of music lessons and instrument rental.

Objectives:We propose to create a more organized atmosphere on the web site. The original is very distracting and

Obstacles:There is a lot of information to gather and redistribute. To be able to organize in such a way that it is obvious to know where to click to purchase things.

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