Coles Woodwinds

Music Lessons/Repairs/Supplies/Musicians in Prince George B.C.

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  • The Woodwind specialists
  • We are the only Woodwind Specialists in the North.
  • We are the  choice of professional musicians and band teachers.
  • We do repairs for Symphony Professionals, private owners throughout the North , the South and Canada and for most School Districts including ; Prince George, Vanderhoof, Quesnel, Williams Lake, Smithers,100 mile Fort St John, Mackenzie....instruments have been sent to us from as far away as Dawson Creek, Terrace, Prince Rupert  Toronto, Denver and Victoria  etc.
  • We specialize in clarinets, saxophones, flutes, oboes and bassoons.
    sax_at_workbench.jpgPlaying an instrument is a great experience, we want that experience continue when you take your instrument in for service.
    When you bring your instrument in we take the time to  explain exactly what your instrument needs, what your options are and how much it will cost.
    Few other shops are staffed by professional musicians who tour, record and can be heard on radio. The critical ear of a professional musician (along with our technical knowledge) is used to evaluate the instrument. We make Cornamuse, chalumeau and clarinet barrels, a level of machine skills that most shops do not have.

    Prices are estimates only. Instruments generally have to be inspected for an exact quote.



    Policy for General Repairs .

    simon tallWe always provide a written (if requested) estimate before starting work, unless advised otherwise.

    We do not exceed the estimate without authorization.

    For School District instruments, in general and unless directed otherwise we make the minimum required repairs needed to make the instrument play in such a way that it will last at least the year and not hinder the progress of the student. Repairs that are merely cosmetic are not done unless requested. Most band directors have found that trusting us to do what is needed is the best way to go. Reconditioning an instrument will restore it to the point where it could be sold as fully playable and includes cosmetic work.

    We use only top quality pads and materials for all instruments. For example our standard pads are all double skin, usually better in quality than the factory installed pads.

    Basic repair details vary slightly from instrument to instrument. Repairs for pros take precedence, other than that, repairs are done in order with consideration taken as to how urgent the repair is.

    If you are going to be in and out of town on certain days we will do our best to accommodate you.




Flute Repairs Print E-mail
Wednesday, 15 August 2007
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Why the best repairmen are also expert players. Print E-mail
Sunday, 06 August 2006
As a performer who plays at the highest professional standard I can tell you exactly how an instrument plays. An ordinary repairman cannot tell you this.
Last Updated ( Saturday, 02 June 2007 )
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Instrument Evaluations Print E-mail
Monday, 03 July 2006
Instrument Evaluations
We do on the spot instrument evaluations for band teachers.
Last Updated ( Saturday, 02 June 2007 )
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Setting your child up for failure Print E-mail
Saturday, 04 March 2006
Setting your child up for failure
  By sending them to band class with an instrument that does not work. Yamaha says "We recommend an annual visit to your local repair technician for oiling the bore and regular adjustments. “To keep your instrument in optimum playing condition, have it cleaned and inspected by a q...
Last Updated ( Sunday, 03 June 2007 )
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New dent removal tools Print E-mail
Wednesday, 14 December 2005
New dent removal tools
We can now do some fast dent removal that previously would have involved taking the sax apart. this is great for tenor and Bari saxes in particular.
Last Updated ( Saturday, 08 March 2008 )
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PGSO

  May 17, 2008
Vanier Hall • 8 pm

A world premiere of One Song Universus by Prince George composer Simon Cole with soloist Marion Newman. Also, Beethoven’s Symphony No. bnw_swirl9 in D Minor, Op. 125 in conjunction with choirs from across northern B.C.

Guest Composer: Simon Cole

Concert Soloists: Andrew Greenwood, Robyn Driedger-Klassen, Marion Newman, Marcel van Neer and David Adams

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