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Juilliard Graduate Places First in 2014 NSAL Music Competition

Congratulations to Oboist, and Howarth Artist, Julia Marie DeRosa, a student of The Juilliard School of Music, who is the First Place winner of the National Society of Arts and Letters 2014 National Woodwinds Competition, where she was awarded $10,000.  The … Continue reading

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Buffet Crampon Senzo Saxophone – London Arrival at Howarth of London

Howarth of London have had the privilege of seeing the growth of a new saxophone from one of the most established instrument makers in the world: Buffet Crampon. “Senzo announces the rebirth of Buffet Crampon’s professional saxophones. Senzo, which means … Continue reading

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Fox Bassoon Dealership at Howarth of London

Howarth of London are pleased to announce that we are now a main agent for Fox Bassoons in the UK. We are now able to offer the full range of Fox and Renard bassoons and contra bassoons, supplied direct from … Continue reading

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The Powell Silver Eagle Saxophone – Designed by Mike Smith

On Friday 14th September we had a visit from Chicago saxophonist, Mike Smith, representing Verne Q. Powell. Verne Q. Powell are renowned flute makers who have now joined forces with Mike Smith to design a brand new saxophone. “Verne Q. Powell … Continue reading

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Neil Clark, Head of Repairs – Trip to Oman on behalf of Howarth of London

 This month, Neil Clark – Head of Repairs at Howarth of London was sent on a two week trip to Middle Eastern county of Oman. Oman is the oldest independent state in the Arab world and is one of the … Continue reading

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Berkshire Maestros Bassoon Ensemble Success at Music For Youth Finals!

  After 2011’s successful performance at Reading’s Hexagon by over 50 double-reed students of the Berkshire music centres (all part of Berkshire Maestros), what next? Answer: a bassoon orchestra, of around two dozen young bassoonists drawn from ensembles all over … Continue reading

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History – Howarth of London

T. W. Howarth & Co. first came into existence in 1948 when members of three families united to form the company. The three families were the Mooneys, the Ingrams and the Howarths, each of which had been involved in woodwind … Continue reading

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A brief guide to how your Oboe/Clarinet is made here at Howarth of London

The life of an oboe begins 200 years before a Howarth craftsman starts their work.  Read about the journey that is made to manufacture what is accepted as one of the finest oboes in the world A brief guide to … Continue reading

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