B.A.C. Horn Doctor, Inc.
Olathe
Mike Corrigan, President
Business this year: 2013 was without questions a much stronger year for us over 2012.
New lines or brands you’ve taken on with success this year? We became an affiliate of RentMyInstrument.com this past year, and are very pleased with the success of the program. We also started carrying the new apprentice instruments offered by B.A.C. Musical Instruments LLC.
Our customers have been very pleased with the quality and value of these new instruments.
Evolution in the industry you’re excited about? I’m excited about the movement happening in Kansas City by Mayor Sly James to really focus on the arts and culture of the city. The building of the new Kauffman Performing Arts Center, and discussion about bringing the Conservatory of Music to Kansas City’s downtown area have called more attention the importance of music. I think we’ll start seeing a ripple effect into the suburbs. We will be investing into this positive energy to keep kids excited about joining band and orchestra.
Since our involvement in helping musicians in New Orleans, we have been training individuals there to repair band instruments. We are pleased to announce that 2013 marked the opening of a new repair shop by one of them, The Rebirth Repair Shop, the only band instrument repair shop now in New Orleans that serves schools and local musicians.
Product of the Year? We have done very well with the Artist Series trumpets and trombones from B.A.C. Musical Instruments.
