Standard – Blessing

Configured like a professional cornet, the BCR1230 offers playability, reliability and affordability for a student or school band program. The yellow brass bell with Shepherd’s crook provides a warm, colorful tone. It has a fixed 1st valve saddle and 3rd slide ring to encourage proper habits for correcting intonation tendencies. Smaller and more compact than a trumpet, the cornet is more comfortable to handle for a young student. The BCR1230 Cornet is an excellent option for the beginner in developing a strong foundation in brass concepts.

A lacquer finished cornet is the first choice recommended for beginners. Lacquer is a clear epoxy coating applied in the final finishing process to protect the natural finish of the brass. The tone is warm, clear, and focused. It is less expensive and easier to maintain.

Silver plating is a richer looking finish. Because it is thinner compared to a lacquer finish, the sound is more responsive and resonant with added brilliance and better overall projection. More care is required to maintain a silver finish.

In the Blessing tradition, the BAS-1287 Eb Alto Saxophone design keeps the long-term goals of the beginning saxophonist in mind. Durable, economical, and ergonomic in construction, the BAS-1287 offers the quick response, intonation, and tone usually found on more expensive instruments. A yellow brass body, bow and bell give the BAS-1287 plenty of projection and the nickel-plated keys provide the strength needed to stay in adjustment. With the range from low Bb to high F#, the BAS-1287 allows room for musical advancement and could take a beginner from grade 5-12.

The BBH1287 is a great fit for a first-time student. Beginning band programs benefit from using ‘British bore’ baritones for the simple reason that they are easier to play and more manageable in every way for a young player. It is easy to play because it’s ergonomic and more responsive due to the smaller bore and bell. Additionally, its lighter weight is much easier for a child to manage as they transport back and forth.

If you are looking for a well-built, economical baritone saxophone for the school band, the Blessing BBS1287 Bari is what you will need. Reliable and substantial, the BBS1287 offers professional features with a range from low A key to high F#. Most importantly, the sound is rich and resonant with solid intonation. The BBS1287 comes standard with a rectangular case with 4 draw bolt latches and wheels, which make it perfect for transporting it from the band room to the stage and beyond. The Blessing BBS1287 is ideal for your first “Bari” or for a doubler to anchor a woodwind section.

For generations, Blessing has been a name music teacher’s trust for a quality student instrument. Our Blessing BCL1287 Bb Clarinet is no exception. The BCL1287 has features found on the best student clarinets like Valentino pads and a ringed bell. It also has upgraded features such as blued steel springs. Best of all, the BCL1287 is responsive and easy to play, which allows for a focused, characteristic sound. A durable ABS plastic resin body and sturdy key mechanism make this clarinet a top choice for the musical demands of a beginner.

Designed for a student, our four valve non-compensating BEP1287 Euphonium is solidly built and durable. It is perfect for school band programs. With four top pistons, the student is introduced to the benefits of a fourth valve without the larger investment associated with fully compensating models. Responsive with excellent intonation and a singing sound quality, the BEP1287 will allow for rapid music development for a beginner to an advanced low brass student.

Sturdy construction to withstand the exacting demands of a student musician with room for growth. Designed for entry level performance and enhance the low brass section of a concert band, the BEP1288 features a classic upright bell configuration that offers a rich characteristic sound and easy action stainless steel pistons. An ideal option for a traditional program, the BEP1288 is an affordable full-size 3-valve euphonium that allows a student to get started in the right direction and adds a strong foundation to a school ensemble sound.

Rich in the low and mid ranges, the Blessing BFH1287 Single F horn features a classic, natural horn sound. Single horns are used for beginning students and usually rented. Because there is less tubing than a double horn, a single horn weighs considerably less and is much easier for a child to manage. Ideal for a first-time student who is beginning French horn, the Blessing BFH1287 is both economical and easy to play.

Countless band programs now start students on a double horn because it affords players greater accuracy and improved stability in the upper register. Designed for the beginning student, the BFH1297 is responsive with excellent intonation and versatility in tonal color, which is critical for the developing hornist. The Geyer Wrap provides a freer blowing instrument which allows for a bigger sound. In the Blessing tradition, the BFH1297 offers maximum playability at an affordable price.