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New from Black Cat Music are two new special purpose music stands – the K&M Sound Insulation Stand and the K&M extendable Conductor’s Stand .

For symphony orchestras seeking compliance with the European Union Noise Directive, then the K&M Sound Insulation Stand could prove helpful. A concave Plexiglass shield provides hearing protection for the musician stationed in front of other performers. The shield's practical prismatic 'V-block' connector makes it quick and easy to connect to the stand, which can be used on both sides, depending on requirements. A tripod arrangement ensures stability for this well constructed stand that is designed for a long product life. Height is adjustable from 90cm to 140cm.

Also added to the wide range of stands is the Extendable Conductor’s Stand, which is suitable for mobile or stationary use. Pull-out music racks on both sides extend desk dimensions from 57cm to 87.5cm x 35.5cm and are made from wood finished in black or natural beech. The stand upright is made of black powder-coated steel tubes, is quick and easy to set up and fold up and, with just two parts, is convenient to transport. Height is adjustable from 69 cm to 116 cm.

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When Havering Sixth Form College relocated their Wenger Modular Practice Room during the summer holidays, Black Cat Acoustics were called in to manage and implement the move.

Although it had been installed and in regular use for several years the Wenger Modular Practice Room was found to be in good condition. The Black Cat Acoustics team carefully dismantled the room and re-installed it in a new building. Being a self-contained structure designed with the possibility of relocation in mind, this only required wiring of the control panel to activate ventilation, lighting and electrical sockets within the room.

The Wenger Modular Practice Room is sound isolated, allowing musical lessons to be held without disturbing neighbouring classes. The rooms are available in different size options, from individual use up to a size sufficient to accommodate 15 performers. Complete with integral lighting and wiring installed to maintain the sound isolation integrity and ventilation providing a complete air change every two minutes, the rooms are truly self-contained.

During the summer break, Black Cat Music’s contracting team installed six sets of instrument storage cabinets at Bournville School.

Black Cat Music advised the school on the most suitable layout for the cabinets, paying due regard to a health and safety concern to avoid the potential to obstruct a thoroughfare across the back of the stage. As the stage is used for a multitude of purposes, sometimes even having a trampoline on it, it was important not to obstruct walkways. Following an on-site review, recommendations to reposition the cabinets from the original plan were accepted. This then allowed Black Cat’s installation team to turn some of the cabinets round and site them back to back with doors opening in line, rather than across the walkway, and the remaining cabinets positioned at the side of the stage. Another example, not only of the flexibility of Black Cat’s products, but also of the ability of installation staff in dealing with problems on-site!

Black Cat Music recently successfully exhibited a comprehensive range of music, acoustics and performance equipment at the Building Schools Exhibition & Conference 2010, at ExCel, London.

Commenting on the show, Alice Dagger of Black Cat said, “this was our first time at BSEC and we were delighted with the positive reception for our music equipment products and interest in our acoustic solutions.”

Black Cat Music offers an extensive 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 in the UK, Europe and Russia. Wenger are recognised as world leaders in fully-guaranteed staging and music performance equipment and also offer a range of Wenger-manufactured noise control treatments including acoustic shells, virtual acoustic environments and music practice rooms. The Black Cat Acoustics division are experienced in solving noise control problems in schools, providing cost-effective solutions that greatly improve the acoustic environment in accordance with Building Bulletin 93 recommendations.

Expert staff, experienced at advising and supplying equipment for the diverse needs of performers, technicians, architects, events companies and teachers alike, were kept busy at BSEC. Whether looking for musical performance equipment, event staging, audience and performance seating, theatre equipment or acoustic solutions, Black Cat Music can provide high-quality equipment which is as durable as it is elegant and easy to use.

Black Cat Music Europe recently exhibited a comprehensive range of equipment for music, performance and theatre in Hall 3.1, Stand A29 at the Frankfurt Musikmesse , March 24th~27th.

Performance equipment including examples of music stands, orchestral chairs, staging, choral risers, conductor’s equipment and music folders was on show. In addition Black Cat Music Europe offer a range of theatre products embracing tiered audience seating, pit filler staging, make-up stations, costume racks and stage boxes.

Black Cat Music Europe is the Master Distributor for Wenger Corporation in Europe and Russia. Wenger are recognised as world leaders in fully guaranteed staging and music performance equipment that also includes Wenger-manufactured noise control treatments including acoustic shells, virtual acoustic environments and music practice rooms.

Expert staff, experienced at advising and supplying equipment for the diverse needs of performers, technicians, architects, events companies and teachers will be available on the stand to demonstrate products and provide advice. Whether looking for musical performance equipment, event staging, audience and performance seating, theatre equipment or acoustic solutions, Black Cat Music Europe can provide high-quality equipment, which is as durable as it is elegant and easy to use.

With representatives in over 15 European countries and an established supply chain for European distribution, Black Cat Music Europe is now acknowledged as a supplier of choice for a comprehensive range of music performance equipment and acoustic solutions for a wide range of music and theatrical needs.

Participants in Black Cat Music’s online survey could win a first prize that saves £100 on their next order for music performance equipment.

Simply by participating in a short 2-minute online survey, the first 100 people will automatically be entered into a prize draw for the £100 saving, a second prize of £50 off their next order and a third prize of a Scherzo Folding Music Stand with bag, worth £25. Plus, there are five runners-up prizes of Mighty Bright Single XtraFlex lights to be won!

Black Cat Music’s survey is part of the company’s on-going commitment to their customers for education and performance music equipment, to ensure they continue to be responsive to customer needs. The survey is open to all users of music performance equipment and can be accessed at www.blackcatmusic.co.uk/survey.htm.

Black Cat Music will be displaying their comprehensive range of education and performance equipment on stand 112 at the ABTT Theatre Show to be held at the Royal Horticultural Halls, London on June 16th and 17th. Visitors can register online.

A range of products including music stands and staging equipment will be displayed and staff will be on hand to discuss and demonstrate products. Copies of Black Cat Music’s new comprehensive price list and catalogue will be available from the stand.

The Black Cat Acoustics division is a professional noise control company with an experienced and friendly team offering a complete range of acoustic products. Enquiries are welcomed for the design, supply and installation of high performance acoustic equipment as a total package, or to find economic solutions to individual problem areas within existing buildings.

Black Cat Music recently exhibited at the ABTT Theatre Show in London and the FMS annual conference in Belfast.

Black Cat Music displayed their comprehensive range of education and performance equipment on stand 112 at the ABTT Theatre Show to be held at the Royal Horticultural Halls, London on June 16th and 17th.

The annual FMS. Conference was held in the Hilton Hotel, Belfast from Wednesday 16 - Friday 18 June 2010.

"Thank you very much – I never win prizes, so this is a real treat". That was the reaction from Tim Smith of Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire on hearing that he had won the top prize in the Black Cat Music summer draw. He continued," I've just ordered a conductor’s stand and will sing Black Cat's praises every time I use it".

With the prize being £100 off his next order, Tim had little hesitation in using the money towards purchasing the conductor's stand from Black Cat Music's comprehensive range of music equipment. The prizes drawn by Group Marketing Manager, Mark Rasmussen were a thank you to everybody who participated in a survey hosted on the Black Cat Music web site. during the summer.

The second prize of £50 off their next order with Black Cat Music and valid until the end of the year went to Mrs A Williams from Northamptonshire.

Third prize, a Scherzo Folding Music Stand complete with storage bag, is on its way to Mr M Oakley from West Sussex.

Runners up prizes of Mighty Bright Single XtraFlex lights went to:

• Mr D Ruskin from Worcestershire
• Mr T Kermode from London
• Mr Simon from London
• Ms H Davies from Lancashire
• Mr A Livingstone from London

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The reliable, lightweight, affordably priced Preface Music Stand is on offer from Black Cat Music during January at 10 per cent off the usual price. Plus a free conductor’s baton is included with the first order from each customer.

Referred to as the “little sister” of the popular Classic 50 Music Stand, the Preface is ideal for anyone seeking a lightweight, easy-to-carry stand that weighs just 2.9 Kg thanks to its aluminium construction. The generous sized desk of 340mm x 510m is recessed to allow stacking of multiple stands and secured to the stand itself by means of a through bolt attachment. Height from floor to desk lip is fully adjustable from 650mm to 1250mm. Finished with a durable black powder coat paint finish the Preface Music Stand also includes a reliable brake mechanism and wobble-free base attachment.

Full details on the February offer can be found on the Black Cat Music web site.