The Salvation Army musicians enjoy the benefit of music posture chairs

Wenger Music Posture Chairs , marketed in the UK and throughout Europe by Black Cat Music, are designed to seat musicians in the best possible position to promote easier breathing and a more natural range of motion while decreasing fatigue and discomfort. Major Gill Stacey of The Salvation Army in Chester was happy to comment on their experience with recently purchased Musicians’ Chairs. “Our Wenger Musician chairs we ordered from Black Cat Music have been an excellent purchase.” Said Gill.

Gill Stacey went on to say, “Our old chairs were quite new and they are comfortable but since we tried the Wenger Musician chair we have discovered what a good chair is really like. They give excellent back support and our posture has improved because they allow you to sit up properly yet at the same time being able to relax and be comfortable. Our band often remain seated for most of our service and they can now do so in comfort. We would recommend them to any music group.”

Gill continued, “It is true that the outlay may be higher than other chairs but as they say, "you get what you pay for" and we are certainly glad that we paid that little bit more to have the right chair. Another advantage is the music rack on the side of the chair, which keeps all music, Bible and songbook at easy reach, as well as stops the books from being a hazard. Finally the weight of the chair is good because they are easy to move.”

Wenger orchestra chairs have been carefully designed to solve four main problems experienced with standard chairs. Sitting back in standard chairs, forces the spine out of its natural supportive position. Because it is easy to slouch the body is forced down, lowering the rib cage and constricting the diaphragm. The discomfort and lack of support causes musicians to move to the edge of the seat reducing support even more, leading to fatigue and making it difficult to focus on technique and performance. Thanks to their ergonomic and innovative design Wenger music posture chairs encourage correct posture and maintain comfort throughout long performances and rehearsals.

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Further information
The Salvation Army is a Christian church and registered charity, working in 121 countries worldwide, that offers support, friendship and practical help to people of all ages, backgrounds and needs.
www.salvationarmy.org.uk .

Half price Choral Music Folders in March

Music education and performance equipment specialist Black Cat Music is currently offering selected products from its range of Choral Music Folders at half price. This offer only applies during March and while stocks last, so customers looking to take advantage of this money saving opportunity to kit out their choir with a matching set of music folders are urged to act promptly.

The red choral folders are available in two options – with strings, or with expanding pockets to retain sheet music – and the hard-wearing covers benefit from brass bound corners and include such detail as hand-stitching, resulting in the traditional high quality product expected from Black Cat Music. There is a minimum order of five folders and the option, at a modest extra charge, to customize with gold-blocking the name and crest of the choir.

Full details of this offer are published online at Black Cat Music web site.

Making music with Black Cat in Glasgow

Black Cat Music education and performance equipment will once again be on show at the Music Learning Live conference that takes place this year 3rd and 4th March at the Royal Academy of Music and Drama, Glasgow.

Black Cat Music offers a comprehensive range of music performance and acoustic equipment that includes music stands, orchestral chairs, staging, choral risers, conductor’s equipment, acoustic solutions and full stage acoustic shells. In addition there is a range of theatre products that embraces tiered audience seating, pit filler staging, make-up stations, costume racks and stage boxes. Black Cat Music is the Master Distributor for Wenger Corporation the recognised world leader in fully-guaranteed staging and music performance equipment.

. Black Cat Music is also experienced in solving noise control problems in schools and providing cost-effective solutions including Music Practice Rooms that can be configured to fit the space available providing balanced interior acoustics to ensure high sound quality and supplied complete with lighting and ventilation system for air quality.

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Legacy Shells help transform acoustics of performance spaces

An expanded and improved range of Legacy Acoustical Shells has been lined up for a 2011 introduction by Black Cat Music. Bringing more powerful and clear sound quality, Legacy Acoustical Shells are easy to set up to transform the acoustics of many types of performance space. 

Wenger are pioneers of acoustical shell design, that uses a honeycomb core panel construction to deliver enhanced acoustics to both the ensemble and the audience. The latest technology developments from Wenger Corporation – Basic, Classic and Select Legacy - are presented as three attractive effective acoustical shell options designed to fit a range of applications and budgets. Whether converting a multi-purpose hall space or improving the acoustics of a smaller auditorium or recital room, Basic Legacy Shells can be set up by one person in four simple stages. The shell is first rolled into place, the snap-in pins adjusted for the desired canopy angle and the canopy lifted to the preset angle for optimum sound projection. A mechanism with an easy-to-turn handle allows the shell to be raised to the appropriate height for the requirements of the performance in just 6 turns. When not in use shells can quickly be folded away aided by a continuous hinge arrangement and nested together for compact storage. 

Delighted user of Legacy Shells, Cydney Dixon, Band Director of Lower Lake High School, California said, "I cannot believe the difference in sound when the Legacy shell is up. Our gym has very good acoustics, but I can clearly tell whether or not the shell is up. The Legacy shells are very easy to work with – my kids and I can easily handle them. " 

Full specification and purchase information can be accessed from the Black Cat Music web site or requested from Black Cat Music by calling 01892 619719. 

New guitar storage rack makes for easy transportation

Storing and effortlessly moving guitars is no longer a problem, thanks to the introduction of the new Guitar Mobile Storage Rack from Black Cat Music. 

Another product from the well-respected Wenger Corporation, the Guitar Mobile Storage Rack lives up to the company’s high quality reputation for protection of prized musical instruments. Designed to pass through standard door openings thanks to hard rubber swivel castors even a fully loaded rack can be manoeuvered smoothly and quietly around the facility. Adjustable padded supports provide both a secure fit and protection for instruments, storing up to 20 electric or acoustic uncased guitars. The supporting yokes can be removed for alternatively storing guitars in their cases. The solid wood Guitar Mobile Storage Rack constructed using timber from renewable resources is offered in a choice of natural or cherry finish and comes with a 5-year warranty. 

Full specification and purchase information can be accessed from the Black Cat Music web site or requested from Black Cat Music by calling 01892 619719.

Wishing all our customers and friends a Happy Christmas

Music stand lights add sparkle to Black Cat Music offer

A sparkling promotion this month from Black Cat Music is a 15% saving on the Duet 2 music stand light, which makes this a good time to upgrade music stand lighting. 

Utilising two fully adjustable LED head units, the Duet 2 can evenly light two pages of music thanks to optical grade lenses that avoid any hot spots. The new Duet 2 is twice as bright as earlier models and offers four selectable light levels. Sensor switch operation allows, one, or both LEDs to be turned on with just a gentle tap. An extra strong clip attaches the Duet 2 to any music stand and with two flexible arms, the lighting heads can be fully adjusted as required, or bent to a compact position for ease of storage. 

Three AAA size batteries offer up to 20 hours continuous operation. Alternatively an optional AC adaptor additionally allows a series of Duet 2 units to be connected together for lighting control for band or orchestral users. Details and order information are published on the web site.