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NEW For Certified Technicians Only For those interested in spending a DAY WITH DAVID, learning more advanced skills, refining initial training, or any areas of concern or interest, we are now offering a dedicated full day, one-on-one time, for a $500 fee. An advanced Certificate is available at the conclusion if this is desired/indicated. Those who are interested should contact David directly to discuss their expectations for the DAY and arrange a date. 317-784-3012/late afternoons preferably. 2008 Workshops for Straubinger™ Pad Certification An Important Note: Interested applicants are encouraged to email or speak personally by phone to David Straubinger before submitting fees. Contact us for more information. March 13-15 and 27-29, 2008 in Indianapolis, IN USA completed This is an intensive, three-day course to cover the concepts, methods of application, and procedures involved in installing the Straubinger Flute pad. It is designed for experienced repairpersons. January 9-10, 2008 in Brussels, Belgium completed David Straubinger will be visiting Brussels from January 6-12, 2008 and leading the workshop on the 9th and 10th. Very limited enrollment is available. The workshop will be held at Schille-Brussels and hosted by Bernd Schille. Straubinger Flutes Recap Find out what we've been up to here in Indianapolis and beyond in Avila, Spain, Brussels, Belgium, and Honolulu, Hawaii. Indianapolis Flute Fest
November 3, 2007 - To a first INDY Flute Fest record crowd, David Straubinger introduced his Straubinger™ Acoustic sterling silver head joint fitted to the body of the Miyazawa flute model PA-202 with Straubinger™ Pads. This is an entry-level, professional flute body now fitted with the same Straubinger™ Acoustic handmade head joint that currently is sold separately or with Straubinger™ professional handmade flutes. Total cost, including French-style case and cover, is just $3,275. Welcome Schille-Brussels Clarinets November 2, 2007 - Bernd Schille of Schille-Brussels (www.schille-brussels.com) announced that he will manufacture his Schille-Brussels Clarinets exclusively with Straubinger™ Pads installed. We welcome him as he joins with the growing number of other manufacturers who have made this commitment through the years. |
Thomas Robertello Highlights Listen to Sir James Galway as he interviews Thomas Robertello (mp3 format). 2008 Thomas Robertello Appearances Amy Porter's Anatomy of Sound Workshop June 7 - 10. University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan. Straubinger Flutes On The GoAfrica and Europe May and June 2008 David will be traveling to South Africa May 21, to meet with Michael Botha, headjoint designer, maker, and Straubinger Certified Technician, about the important research he is doing with installing Straubinger Pads in Altus Flutes, for which he is a dealer and SA Agent. Together, David and Michael have been doing collaborative headjoint design and acoustic work. Michael reports that is drawing quite a bit of attention and has been extremely successful. In addition, David will be meeting with flutists in the Johannesburg area, showing his latest gold and silver flutes as well as his Straubinger Acoustic Head Joint designs. Later, David will be in Zurich, Switzerland, meeting with Markus Haeller at Musik Hug, beginning June 9th - 13th. They have requested David show his flutes and head joints there, and meet with flutists in the Switzerland area. National Flute Association ConventionAugust 7 - 10, 2008 in Kansas City, MO. Meet us at our booth and demo gold and silver Straubinger flutes as well as our latest head joint designs. NFAOnline.org Hyatt Regency Crown Center
Certification Workshop in Avila, Spain 
September 27-29, 2007 - Sergio Gómez and Manuel Fernández of Punta Rep/Selmer in Avila, Spain hosted a workshop at which attending technicians received their certification from David Straubinger. Pictured here standing before the historic city of Avila are our hosts, some of our workshop participants, and David Straubinger.
Mahalo Nui Loa, Honolulu
September 10 - 13, 2007 - David Straubinger spoke at the University of Hawaii, meeting with faculty, students and Professor Henry Miyamura. David is shown, above, during a Welcome Reception. While in Oahu, David (pictured below wearing a maile lei) was hosted by the Music Center of Hawaii, Inc. and by its owner Robin Leong. Together, they have teamed to provide a full service and sales package to the Hawaiian flute and clarinet community.
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