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November 2010

Greetings!

November means the end of marching band and drum corps, definitely two favorites in our calendar!  But the cold weather means it's a great time to be inside playing music. For you band folk, we're hosting a band Step-Up night  this month.  And if you're not a band person, well, come out and see what we have for you.  We have an expanded inventory, terrific prices, and some pretty hot rebates and incentives too.  Come on in and get the details!

Sincerely,

Brian Bannister
Samuel Music Company

Samuel Music Company
Mix and Mic It Up At Our Recording Clinic!

Presonus mixer

Join us as we present Audio Technica and PreSonus Product Specialist Michael Canning, our representative for these two brands! As an industry veteran, he's ready to teach us everything we need to know about Audio Technica and PreSonus equipment. The clinic will be covering recording basics, including what microphones to use in different applications, and how to set your mixer for using different microphones.  The evening will conclude with a question and answer session so be sure to bring any questions you may have!



Champaign - Monday, November 8 at 6 p.m.
contact Ed Nystrom 217-352-2466

Effingham - Tuesday, November 9 at 6 p.m.
contact Jamey Poulter 217-342-9221

Sprinfgield - Wednesday, November 10 at 6 p.m.
contact Eric Dennis 217-787-7788

Limited seating so please call the location near you to reserve your space!


Step Up With Samuel Music!

band pic lafWe've been re-organizing and decided to expand our intermediate and professional level inventory, and we've found some incredible deals that were too good to pass up!  So we're passing those savings on to our customers and hosting a Step-Up night in each location.  So if you're ready for a new instrument, now is the time to make your move!

At Samuel Music you'll find great prices (up to 30% off of manufacturer's list), a new installment plan that gives you sensible monthly payments, and current Samuel renters receive and additional 10% off the purchase price of a new or used instrument.  It's a Step-Up program that can't be beat!  So make plans to join us and see how great a deal you can land!

Effingham - Thursday, November 4 from 5 - 7 p.m.
Springfield - Tuesday, November 16 from 5 - 7 p.m.
Champaign - Thursday, November 18 from 5 - 7 p.m.

To attend, it's as simple as R.S.V.P ing to Shannon Streif at sstreif@samuelmusic.com.  We'll see you at Step-Up!

And here's an extra incentive!!

From now through the end of 2010, Yamaha and Samuel Music are partnering to offer a $50 rebate on all Yamaha intermediate brass and woodwinds, and $100 rebates on professional models!  See details below.

Fall Events Kept Us Busy At SMC!

On Thursday, October 7 folks were dazzled by Yamaha's Zak Bond  in our Springfield store!  Twice honored as Percussionist of the Year, with four High Percussion titles and with two Class DCA World Championship titles, Zak gave an incredible show.  He kept us entertained not only with his sound, but with stick gymnastics as well! 

On Saturday, October 9, we welcomed the return of theFallfest National Guard band Samuel Music Fall Festival to Effingham.   Evergreen Hollow Park  was alive with the sound of area favorites Block Party and Get Shorty , as well as the visiting National Guard Big Band. Kids tried their skills at the  National Guard Obstacle course and had a chance to check out some of the National Guard vehicles that were on display.  Folks enjoyed free pizza and drinks courtesy of Domino's and Pepsi.  Many thanks to the National Guard, WXEF, Midwest Mobile Stages, FTS Sound, Audio-Tehnica, Domino's and Pepsi.  We can't wait until next year!

Thanks to everyone who came out for our Customer Appreciation Sale last month!  People scored some great deals, many folks stayed a while and demo'd new instruments,  and we made some space for new equipment. Congratulations to Joe Pettijean, who won some free lessons from Samuel Music. 
Halloween parade

The ghouls were out....along with ghosts, pumpkins and other assorted creatures in Effingham's Halloween Parade.  The SMC employee-band showed some colorful spirit with their rendition of "You've Got A Friend in Me," playing on the Toy Story theme of the parade.  The parade is an annual tradition, and one we were proud to be a part of!



Samuel Music Company
Rebates & Offers

DTX rebateGood news!  Yamaha has extended their rebate on select DTX drums through December 31, 2010. Buy a DTX900K and receive a $300 rebate, buy the DTX950K and receive $500.  Come in to the Samuel Music location nearest you and test them out today!  Click on the graphic for the full details.

IT PAYS TO "STEP UP TO yamaha step upYAMAHA"

Purchase any qualified "STEP-UP" Intermediate or Allegro level band instrument from Samuel Music between 10/01/10 and 12/31/10 and receive a $50 mail-in rebate.  Purchase any qualified "STEP-UP" Professional or Custom level band instrument from us between 10/01/10 and 12/31/10 and receive a $100 mail-in rebate.  See store for details.

$00 on a DTX900K

$500on a DTX950KB

Rocktober Halloween Facebook Photo Contest

And the winner is.....Nick Pitingolo
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Congratulations to Nick on winning a $100 Samuel Music gift card!  That is some creepy stuff! Keep track of our contests on Facebook - you could be our next winner!

About Samuel Music Company
Samuel Music has grown to be a full-service retail music company serving Central and Southern Illinois.  We are dedicated to providing quality musical instruments, rentals, music lessons, sheet music, sound installations, and repair services.  With stores in Champaign, Effingham, and Springfield, Samuel Music is currently listed by Music Trades magazine as one of the top 200 music retailers in the U.S.

Samuel Music represents the finest brand name pianos, keyboards, guitars, amplifiers, band instruments, orchestral instruments, drums, and sound systems.  Come visit us soon!

Samuel Music Company
908 W Fayette
Effingham, Illinois 62401
217-342-9221 or 800-252-9266
For your convenience our store will have
extended holiday hours starting November 19th:
Monday - Saturday 10-7
Sunday 12-5




Check out some of our Blowout Specials! During the month of November select models of guitars, drums and amplifiers will be selected to be marked down at crazy prices!
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