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Welcome to the Vermont Violins Newsroom — the definitive source for announcements, expert perspectives, and industry developments from one of North America's most trusted names in fine string instruments.

For over three decades, Vermont Violins has guided students, professionals, and orchestras in selecting instruments of extraordinary voice and artisanship. Here you will find firsthand coverage of our latest acquisitions and restorations, our sustainability initiatives in tonewoods and responsible sourcing, bow-making innovations, and the broader conversations shaping the future of the string community.

Whether you are a performer, educator, luthier, or journalist, this is the space where authoritative, experience-grounded information lives — curated by the craftspeople and specialists who have spent lifetimes in the trade.

 
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Welcoming Samuel Markus to Vermont Violins: Multi-Instrumentalist, Educator, and Music Historian
Welcoming Samuel Markus to Vermont Violins: Multi-Instrumentalist, Educator, and Music Historian

Vermont Violins welcomes Sam, a Michigan-born violist, percussion performance graduate, and educator, to our South Burlington music retail and service team.

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The Shop Behind the Sound: Sparing No Effort to Support Young Virtue at the Green Mountain Festival
The Shop Behind the Sound: Sparing No Effort to Support Young Virtue at the Green Mountain Festival

Vermont Violins celebrates 22 years of supporting the Green Mountain Chamber Music Festival at Saint Michael's College with on-campus string instrument services.

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The Songs of a Nation: Music as the Living Tapestry of America at 250
The Songs of a Nation: Music as the Living Tapestry of America at 250

Vermont Violins marks America's 250th birthday by celebrating the diverse immigrant roots of our music history and inviting families to share the joy of song.

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BAM Conducts A Masterclass Training for Vermont Violins Staff
BAM Conducts A Masterclass Training for Vermont Violins Staff

Vermont Violins partners with BAM Cases for an advanced training masterclass. Discover the physics of 3-ply high-tech shell matrices and protective care.

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Lys Wainwright Appointed Shop Manager at Vermont Violins in South Burlington
Lys Wainwright Appointed Shop Manager at Vermont Violins in South Burlington

Vermont Violins welcomes classical violinist and operations expert Lys Wainwright as the new Shop Manager for our South Burlington location this June.

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Vermont Violins Partners with Concord Community Music School for New Summer Suzuki Program
Vermont Violins Partners with Concord Community Music School for New Summer Suzuki Program

Vermont Violins partners with Concord Community Music School for a new 8-week summer Suzuki violin class for ages 4-6. Instrument Rentals Support.

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Raising the Bar: Paul and Ari Bring Jon Paul Bows Training to Vermont Violins
Raising the Bar: Paul and Ari Bring Jon Paul Bows Training to Vermont Violins

Jon Paul Bows visits Vermont Violins. Discover the science of one-piece monocoque carbon sticks, vibration damping, and sustainable Chactega wood bows.

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Salvi Harps pre-announces Newest Harp: the M2
Salvi Harps pre-announces Newest Harp: the M2

Pre-order the new Salvi M2 34-string lever harp at Vermont Violins. Featuring low-tension BioCarbon strings and compact Italian design. Ships July 2026!

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Thomastik introduces the Evertone Violin Strings.
Thomastik introduces the Evertone Violin Strings.

Discover Thomastik-Infeld Evertone violin strings at Vermont Violins. Affordable synthetic core strings delivering a bright, stable, and quick break-in tone.

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Welcome Onboard - Nikray Kowsar
Welcome Onboard - Nikray Kowsar

Acclaimed concert violist and CSVM-trained luthier Nikray Kowsar brings advanced restoration and global artistry to the V. Richelieu and Vermont Violins bench.

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Pirastro Launches the KorfkerSpring®
Pirastro Launches the KorfkerSpring®

Discover the new Pirastro KorfkerSpring® at Vermont Violins. A ultra-lightweight (15g) Swiss maple chinrest with 3-way adjustable ergonomics and spring mechanics.

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How We Source Exceptional String Instruments Worldwide
How We Source Exceptional String Instruments Worldwide

Go behind the scenes of our European sourcing tour. Learn how Vermont Violins hand-selects a diverse, high-value collection of historic and contemporary instruments.

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