Jan 24, 2011

Woodstock Chimes® Adds Multiple Instruments to its Music Collection

Shokan, NY – Woodstock Chimes®, a worldwide leader in the manufacture of premium musical gifts, introduces 11 new items to its renowned Woodstock Music Collection®, an assortment of nearly 100 musical instruments for children of all ages that are both exciting and easy to play. The latest pieces to debut include three new instruments sets, including the 3-piece Paint Your Own Instrument Set, which allows children to creatively and artistically embellish each item. Also debuting are the 6-piece Woodstock Music Box and 4-piece Woodstock Rhythm Instrument Set, ranging in retail price from $12 to $100.

The Music Collection also features eight new individual pieces: Woodstock’s signature Pro Maracas™, Jingle Stick, Kid’s Hand Drum™, Kid’s Recorder™, Kid’s Rainstick™, Country Tunes Harmonica™, Wooden Castanets, and Musical Spoons™. Each item retails between $2 and $15. The latest Woodstock Music Collection additions will debut at the upcoming 2011 New York Toy Fair, February 13-16 at the Jacob K. Javits Center (Woodstock Chimes, Booth 6427).

All items found in the Music Collection are not only perfect for solo playing, but provide an opportunity for group play, which assists in the development of ensemble skills, and provides hours of endless entertainment.

“The company’s continued commitment to the growth of the Woodstock Music Collection is a passion of this company,” says Garry Kvistad, CEO of Woodstock Chimes. “While part of our goal is to provide entertainment for children, much of our focus is on delivering instruments of the utmost quality and sound, combined with educational elements. The pieces are for children, but are created with a professional musician mentality.”

For more information on Woodstock Chimes® and Woodstock Music Collection®, or to obtain the company’s trade show schedule, please visit www.chimes.com.

Product Details:
Woodstock Paint Your Own Instrument Set / Items: Tambourine, Maraca, Train Whistle / MSRP $12 / ISP
Woodstock Rhythm Instrument Set / Items: Maracas, Triangle, Hand Drum, Jingle Stick / MSRP $20 / ISR
Woodstock Music Box / Items: Harmonica, Mini Chimalong, JingleBand, Kid’s Accordion, Ukulele, Mini Tambourine / MSRP $100 / WMB

About Woodstock Chimes: Woodstock Percussion, Inc., makers of Woodstock Chimes and the Woodstock Music Collection, is a leading manufacturer of precision-tuned windchimes, award-winning musical instruments and soothing home and garden décor. Grammy® recipient Garry Kvistad and his wife, Diane, created their first product over 30 years ago in New York’s Hudson Valley, where the company continues to design gifts and accessories using superior materials found around the world. The result is a unique collection of over 200 different products that bring joyful sounds to people of all ages. Popular collections include: Asli Arts, Precious Stones, Woodstock Gongs, Inspirational Chimes, Temple Bells and, of course, its Classic Chimes. For more information on Woodstock Chimes, visit www.chimes.com or call (800) 422-4463.