September 21, 2007, ELKHART – Gemstone Musical Instruments, in partnership with the Brazil-based Weril Musical Instruments, has announced that it will distribute a comprehensive line of Weril brass instruments to North America .
“Gemstone and Weril have reached a long term strategic alliance that will strengthen both or our companies. We are enormously excited about adding the Weril name to our product offering,” said Gerardo Discepolo, President and CEO of Gemstone Musical Instruments. “Through our partnership with Weril, we will provide quality brass instruments to fulfill a wider array of musical needs.”
“Weril and Gemstone share common objectives and synergies that will make us more competitive in the global market,” said Nelson Weingrill, CEO of Weril Musical Instruments.
“The big brass in particular allows us to compete with other manufacturers in the school market,” said Richard Barth, Director of Brass Division at Gemstone Musical Instruments. “Weril big brass provides a sound alternative for budget-minded school music programs.”
In addition to big brass, Weril brass includes middle and high brass as well as an extensive array of specialized instruments such as rotary trumpets and flugelhorns.
Gemstone Musical Instruments (www.gemstonemusical.com) is a leading provider of high quality musical instruments including Gemeinhardt Flutes, Brio! Flutes, Roy Seaman Piccolos, Andino Clarinets, Trevor James Woodwinds, Sankyo Flutes, Stephanhouser Saxophones, Artisan Strings, W. Nirschl, Meister Walter Nirschl, Weril and Ed. Kruspe Brass in order to serve a wide range of players, from students to professionals. For further information contact Mark Hutchens, Vice President of Marketing, P.O. Box 788, Elkhart, Indiana 46515, phone (574) 295-5280, ext 141.
