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Conn-Selmer, Inc. is a manufacturer and distributor of concert band, marching band, and orchestral...
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Conn-Selmer, Inc. is a manufacturer and distributor of concert band, marching band, and orchestral instruments. It is a subsidiary of Steinway Musical Instruments, Inc. and was formed after Steinway bought musical instrument manufacturers The Selmer Company and C.G. Conn. The employees at their Vincent Bach facility in Elkhart, Indiana represented by United Auto Workers Local 364, struck on 1 April 2006, and as of 2009 remain on strike (a period of over three years). Despite the strike, production has continued without serious interruption.
Conn-Selmer is the largest manufacturer of band and orchestral instruments in the United States. It manufactures instruments in ten facilities:
The company produces instruments under the following brand names:
In addition, the company operates Conn-Selmer Institute, which holds seminars to educate music educators.
Note that Selmer Paris clarinets are not manufactured by Conn-Selmer.
Note that Selmer Paris saxophones are not manufactured by Conn-Selmer.
The All-American High School Program was established by Conn-Selmer in order to "recognize the most outstanding high school instrumental music programs in America." For a period of six years
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Oct 23, 2006
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Oct 23, 2006
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