MAYNARD, MA - Upon the request of Schreiber-Keilwerth, Sonaré Winds, a division of Verne Q. Powell Flutes, announced they will remain the North American distributor for Keilwerth Saxophones and York Brass instruments. The anticipated change in distribution from Sonaré Winds to Gemstone Musical Instruments has been put on hold. It is expected that Sonaré Winds will retain the distribution through the end of 2009.

Gemstone Musical Instruments announces distribution of York instruments--29 September 2009

ELKHART, INDIANA- Gemstone Musical Instruments has announced that it will expand its partnership with Germany-based Schreiber-Keilwerth to include Keilwerth saxophones and York brass instruments. The Gemeinhardt Company (www.gemstonemusical.com) is a leading provider of quality musical instruments including Gemeinhardt Flutes, Roy Seaman Piccolos, Brio! Flutes, Trevor James Flutes, Sankyo Flutes, W. Schreiber Woodwinds, Keilwerth Saxophones, Artisan Strings, Paesold Strings, W. Nirschl Brass, Weril Brass, P. Weingrill Brass and York Brass in order to serve a wide range of players, from students to professionals.

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