Roughneck all metal music stand handles tough treatment

Anyone looking to invest in a rugged all-metal music stand, for practice and performance use that really lives up to its name, should take a look at the Wenger Roughneck. With its welded base, the Roughneck Music stand always stands straight, won't lean or wobble and will never need tightening. 

Finished with durable black powder coat paint, the 22 gauge steel desk has rolled edges for structural strength. To remove any concerns about accidental damage such as scratching or denting to expensive instruments, the use of polycarbonate and rounded edges means there are no sharp edges to worry about. The bolt-through desk attachment means that the desk holds firmly and securely, with desk height from floor to desk lip adjustable between 69cm to 110cm and a trigger lock that easily holds 30 lbs without releasing. 

Probably the toughest music stand on the market thanks also to its 12-gauge steel welded wobble-free base attachment designed for extreme durability and no tip overs. This rugged construction standard is carried through to an 18-gauge inner post that won’t dent and ensures the slider mechanism keeps functioning freely. 

For the complete story see the Roughneck Music Stand details on the Black Cat Music web site. 

LED music stand light no wires, no fuss - it just clips on

Black Cat Music’s popular dual-headed, bright white LED light simply clips on to any music stand to provide even illumination of sheet music. The standard version is battery powered, so no trailing wires to trip over in the orchestra pit.

The adjustable twin goose-neck lighting heads pack the illuminating power of 4 bright white LEDs that thanks to economic operation give extra long battery life. Supplied complete with 3 x AAA batteries the stand light is ready to use straight out of the box. But if you want to plug in, there is an alternative option of using the included USB power cable supplied in the pack. 

Ideal for rehearsal or performance these LED music stand lights are bright, light and versatile and very affordably priced.

New dynamic frame chair supports natural movement of musicians

The new Nota conBRIO chair available from Black Cat Music is built on a dynamic, flexible frame that encourages and supports a musician’s natural movement. 

The Nota conBRIO chair was developed following years of discussions with educators and musicians who were looking to progress the functionality of existing music posture chairs. Inventors, Wenger explained, “with the variety of postural positions required of musicians, and brain, mind, and body research establishing significant links between movement and learning we knew we had to develop a dynamic chair.” The Nota conBRIO chair, with its cantilever frame, is as much a “teaching tool” as a chair. Built on a dynamic frame that encourages and supports the musician’s natural movement, it promotes the engagement of the musician’s entire body in the musical performance. It also further enhances the chair’s ability to mimic a standing posture - the posture that is the strongest and most supportive - when in a seated position. “There’s never been a music chair that provides such a stable, yet fluid foundation and the means to so co-engage in the musical performance” said a Wenger spokesman. Another smart feature is music directors can mix and match the ConBrio with the traditional Nota chair as the look and footprint of the chairs allow them to work together, even inter-stacking the two models of chairs on the same cart.

The current Nota chair has been received positively in the market and is providing great benefits to its users. With its passive ergonomics, it enables the musician to sit in a variety of positions and be supported or encouraged to sit with good alignment. The dual position seat allows them to sit back and have the support of the convex shaped backrest or they can sit forward, perching on the front edge of the chair. Many musicians prefer this position but most chairs aren’t designed for this -- the Nota chair is -- with a forward “flat” position and also with the rounded waterfall front. Whether sitting straight in the chair or angled - as so many musicians do - musicians will be encouraged to sit with good posture. The narrow convex back really makes the Nota chair unique. The narrow back provides support but doesn’t get in the way of the musician playing, even when sitting angled on the chair. 

The introduction of Nota conBRIO chair now offers the option of dynamic or static ergonomically designed chairs, or a mix of both that can happily be used together. 

Classic 50 music stands head off to Winter Olympics

When Haus der Musik put out enquiries for an immediate shipment of Music Stands for the Winter Olympics in Sochi, it was Black Cat Music who ticked all the boxes. 

A total of 102 Wenger Classic 50 Music Stands are on their way to the Russian city of Sochi which is currently staging the 2014 Winter Olympics. Urgently required for an orchestra, Haus der Musik placed the order with Black Cat Music confident that the Classic 50 music stands met the standards of quality they required and they could be shipped straight away. 

The popular Classic 50 Music Stand is a best seller for Black Cat Music and usually available for same day shipment. The Classic 50 doesn’t compromise on quality with a design that is tough enough to handle the hardships of regular use. Thanks to a formula of advanced polymers offering inherent tensile strength they will not bend or dent like metal stands - a design that also makes it quiet and rattle-free during performances. And the scratch resistant desk surface also incorporates a unique recess for keeping pencils in place. When the performance or rehearsal is over, stands can be stacked on the easy to load Move & Store Cart for transport and convenient, compact storage. 

Sir James Galway calls on Black Cat Music stand

Sir James visits the Black Cat Music stand.

Sir James and Lady Jeanne Galway visited the Black Cat Music stand at Music Education Expo today. Ahead of their afternoon conference session they called to borrow Wenger Bravo and Roughneck music stands. 

Beloved worldwide as an educator and mentor, Sir James Galway has launched a new online learning system, First Flute, geared for flute students and music lovers of all ages. Here he is able to share his invaluable technical advice, practice methods, and secrets for success with a wide audience, for the first time.

Thanking Black Cat Music for the loan of the stands, Sir James revealed he has his own Bravo Stand at home.

The Bravo music stand is the premier heavy-duty stand for concerts and rehearsals. More than just elegant, these music stands are nearly indestructable and will look great for years! The heavy-duty design won't chip or scratch.