Ellis Music Co Inc

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For all your musical needs. Family owned and operated.

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Ellis Music Company dates back to 1946, when company founder Richard Ellis began acquiring instruments for his own students, who lived in rural communities miles from the nearest music store.Mr. Ellis grew up in South Royalton, Vt. He started a dance band while still a student at South Royalton High School, performing regularly at local grange halls and other venues. Though he desired a career in music, the high school guidance counselor advised against it, saying that it wasn't possible to make a living through music in Vermont. He subsequently attended the University of Vermont, taking courses in engineering. Mr. Ellis worked for a brief time as an engineer but quickly realized that his passion for music was not being satisfied.For two years during the swing era, Mr. Ellis toured as a saxophonist with the Mal Hallett Big Band. He turned down an offer to play baritone sax in Gene Krupa's band, choosing instead to return to Vermont and become a music teacher.He enrolled as a brass student at the New England Conservatory, learning to play the instruments he couldn't and taking as many courses as possible while still performing by night. Mr. Ellis was employed as the instrumental music teacher in Rochester, Bethel, Randolph, and South Royalton for many years, forming a band in each school. He also taught music lessons privately, renting instruments for $1 or $2 per week. Soon neighboring music teachers were asking Mr. Ellis for instruments, reeds, and other supplies for their students. From the beginning it was a family business, with Richard's wife, Polly, keeping the books. As the business grew and the four Ellis children left home, each of their bedrooms was converted into storage for more instruments. Eventually the demand for instruments and supplies grew to the point that Mr. Ellis decided to stop teaching so he could devote his full attention to the business. The Ellis family residence doubled as company headquarters until 1988, when Ellis Music Company moved into its current 7,200-square-foot facility, which houses a showroom, offices, repair shop, and warehouse.Richard Ellis retired in 1989, transferring operation of the business to three of his children. Today, Ellis Music Company continues to operate under the direction of the Ellis family, adhering to its founding principles: support music in the region with affordable, quality instruments, reliable repair work, and outstanding customer service.

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Fax: (802) 234-5024

TollFree: (800) 244-7664

Services/Products

Ellis Music is the best source for musical instruments and accessories.Inexpensive instrument rentals to schools and individuals throughout Vermont and New Hampshire.Sales of new and used band and orchestra instruments.The region's best instrument repairs by professionally trained technicians.Reliable school delivery service.We have an extensive website where customers can shop online anytime. We ship to all U.S. addresses.

Brands

Bach, Buffet, Conn-Selmer, Fox, Gemeinhardt, Howard Core, Jupiter, Ludwig, Yamaha

Payment method

visa, master card, debit, check, cash, financing available

Location

Ellis Music is located just off Interstate 89 in Vermont. From I-89, take exit 3. Turn right at the end of the ramp onto Route 107 heading west. The Ellis Music building is about 3/4 of a mile on the left side of the road. It's a g

Accreditation

National Association of School Music Dealers (NASMD)

National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM)

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Shop online 24 hrs per day

Categories

Musical Instrument Rental, Music Stores, Musical Instrument Supplies & Accessories, Musical Instruments, Musical Instruments-Repair

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Parking: Lot

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Phone: (802) 234-6400

Address: 1709 Vt Rte 107, Bethel, VT 05032

Website: Shop online 24 hrs per day