Upgrade Your Sound Events

You are invited to an Upgrade Your Sound event near you! At these events, you will experience the LARGEST assortment of band and orchestral instruments in the area. Instrument specialists will be on-hand to help you select the right instrument AND get you that instrument at a price that you will love! RSVP below. Still have questions? Check out our FAQ section.

• Experience the LARGEST assortment of instruments around!
• Take advantage of our AMAZING discounts and financing for up to 36-months available!
• Meet with on-site instrument specialists from your favorite brands.
• Looking for something unique? Request it when you RSVP and we will work to get it there for you!

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is “Upgrade Your Sound?”

As students advance in their musical abilities, so should their instruments.  Our “Upgrade Your Sound” event is the nation’s largest, semiannual sale where we invite you, your students, or your kids, to step-up your instrument from a beginner to an intermediate or professional-level instrument for improved sound, technique, intonation and response.

What is “Horns of Plenty?”

Horns of Plenty are Upgrade Your Sound events tailored specifically to woodwind and brass instrument musicians.  We carry a large, plentiful assortment of clarinets, flutes, trumpets, trombones, saxophones, low brass and more, from popular brands so that you don’t ever have to worry about not having enough choices.

What is “String Showcase?”

Similarly, String Showcases are Upgrade Your Sound events for orchestral string musicians.  We carry the largest selection of violins, violas, and cellos but we can also get access to upright basses and electronic violins.  Tell us what you are looking for and we’ll make it happen!

Are the events free to attend?

Yes!  Whether you RSVP online or in-store or if you are a walk-in, there is no obligation to buy.  It is also free to special request an item to be waiting for you at your event to playtest.

Can I bring my music educator to help me select the right instrument?

We want you to feel confident in your purchase.  Having third-party guidance, such as your band director or private lesson instructor, will give you more insight into finding the right instrument.  Please bring them to the event.  We would love to meet them!

I don’t see an event listed for my town.

If you don’t see an event in your city, it may have already expired or it isn’t on our roadmap yet.  But don’t fret!  You can choose from hundreds of retail stores across the country and our retail staff will provide you with the same white-glove assistance in finding your dream instrument.  Find your nearest location at www.MusicArts.com/Stores.

10% Off Coupon

Offer valid 10/6/19-12/14/19. Maximum discount of $500.00. Does not apply to rental payments, repairs, lessons, taxes, shipping and handling charges or any similar processing charges. Valid in-store and on in-stock products only. Non-transferable. No cash value. Not valid with other discounts, gift cards, gift certificates, rebates, prior purchases, clearance, or “hot deals” items or discontinued items. Cannot be combined with rental credit. Coupon may not be applied toward institutional/educator purchases. Other restrictions apply. One coupon per customer per visit. For questions, call 888-731-5396.

24-month and 36-month promotional financing

24-month financing available for well-qualified customers who spend $499 or more on select brands during 10/6/19 - 12/14/19. 36-month financing available for well-qualified customers who spend $999 or more on select brands during 10/6/19 - 12/14/19. Customers are required to sign-up for automatic payments (referred to as EZ-Pay). Down payment, interest rate and monthly payment are subject to credit approval. Offer applies only to single-receipt qualifying purchases, excluding the following: gift cards, rentals, lessons, repairs. Special vendor-supported financing may be available for following brands: Yamaha; Jupiter: XO, Azumi, Altus, Majestic, Mapex; Backun; Buffet: Buffet Crampon, Besson, Courtois, Keilwerth, Schreiber, Hans Hoyer, Meinl Weston, B&S, Scherzer; Conn-Selmer: Armh4, Bach, Conn, Selmer Paris, Holton, King, Leblanc, Selmer, Yanagisawa, Ludwig, Ludwig-Musser; Amadeus; Andreas Eastman, S.E. Shires, Ivan Dunov, Albert Nebel, Eastman Master Series, Wilhelm Klier, Frederich Wyss, Doetsch; P. Mauriat, Blessing, Tomasi; Haynes; Howard Core: Kohr, Core Series, Core Select, Dragon, Wilfer, Sandner, Christopher, Emanuel Wilfer; Otto Benjamin, Bellafina, Giardinelli, Allora, Strobel; Maple Leaf Strings, Powell: Powell-Sonare, Powell Signature; Tomasi, Zildjian, Williams, Pearl: Pearl Drums, Pearl Flutes, Pearl Adams; Verve Drums, Jett Drums, Laurel Canyon, Harbinger; Roland, Boss; Simmons. See store associate for details or visit www.MusicArts.com/Exclusions. See www.MusicArts.com/Financing for more financing options. For questions, call Customer Service at 888-731-5396.

Special Educator Pricing

Attend a Horns of Plenty or String Showcase event and receive special educator price on band and orchestral instruments only. Valid at event only. For registered educators only. Not valid with other discounts, gift cards, gift certificates, rebates, prior purchases, clearance or hot deals items or discontinued items.

12-month Financing

12-month financing available for well-qualified customers who spend $299 or more. Down payment, interest rate and monthly payment are subject to credit approval. Customers are required to sign-up for automatic payments (referred to as EZ-Pay). Offer applies only to single-receipt qualifying purchases, excluding the following: gift cards, rentals, lessons, repairs. See store associate for details. See www.MusicArts.com/Financing for more financing options. For questions, call Customer Service at 888-731-5396.

90-Day Financing

90-day financing available for well-qualified customers who spend $199 or more. Down payment, interest rate and monthly payment are subject to credit approval. Customers are required to sign-up for automatic payments (referred to as EZ-Pay). Offer applies only to single-receipt qualifying purchases, excluding the following: gift cards, rentals, lessons, repairs. See store associate for details. See www.MusicArts.com/Financing for more financing options. For questions, call Customer Service at 888-731-5396.