c ata lo g

2015

Why We Do What We Do!

Im often asked why we do what we do. Its a great question.
The simple answer lies in our belief that more people making more
music makes the world a better place.
We believe that music education is an essential part of a childs
development. Through innovative use of modern materials and
manufacturing methods we create instruments that are more
accessible, more suitable and more fun. At the same time we retain
the musical authenticity of traditional instruments.
Our goal is for our instruments to perform perfectly in the classroom,
on the marching field, in the concert hall, at the beach or even in the
swimming pool!
We are excited to announce the launch of NUVO WindStars, a new
program for early band classes with music ranging from rock, to jazz
to hip hop! Check it out on page 26.
Have a great music-filled day!

MORE KIDS MORE MUSIC

max@nuvo-instrumental.com

Recorder

DOOD

TOOT

jFlute

Clarino

Student Flute

Accessories

NUVO Soprano Recorders have a

modern look and feel which appeals to
children. They have a resonant tone and
are available in white with three color
options to brighten up your recorder
ensembles. Also available in black.

Soprano Recorder

The three rubber rings on the bell

can be removed and then used as a
reward system as children pass learning
milestones.
NUVO recorders are 100% waterproof so
they can be washed frequently with warm
soapy water. Each recorder includes a case
and a fingering chart.

Recorder
Fingering Chart

DESCRIPTION

Recorder

Black
White | Blue
White | Green
White | Pink

STOCK CODE

N310RDBK
N310RDBL
N310RDGN
N310RDPK

Removable Reward Rings

The NUVO TOOT is the sister instrument

of the DOOD. For a child ready to
progress from the recorder, this is the
perfect next step to ultimately playing the
flute.

TOOT

The set includes the NUVO firstnote

lip plate which can be used in the early
lessons while the student is learning
posture, fingering and playing simple
tunes. When ready, the firstnote can be
replaced by the regular lip plate
The TOOT and DOOD together can
bring a whole new sound to the recorder
ensemble and give younger children the
chance to learn important woodwind skills.

TOOT
Fingering Chart

Case

DESCRIPTION

TOOT

White | Blue
White | Green
White | Pink
Black | Black
Black | Blue
Black | Green
Black | Pink

Firstnote
Lip Plate

STOCK CODE

N420TWBL
N420TWGN
N420TWPK
N420TBBK
N420TBBL
N420TBGN
N420TBPK

DOOD

The NUVO DOOD is a brand new

concept for single reed music education.
A natural next step for a child playing
the recorder, the DOOD is a great way
to introduce single-reed skills at an early
age and is a great addition to any recorder
ensemble.
The DOOD has recorder-like fingering
with a simple yet durable key system that
helps small fingers to cover the holes.
The instrument is fully chromatic over
one octave with extra notes in the second
register.
The DOOD uses the same mouthpiece
and reed system as the Clarino. Two
NUVO resin reeds a fingering chart and
a case are included. Fully waterproof and
dishwasher safe.

DOOD
Fingering Chart

Case

DESCRIPTION

DOOD

White | Blue
White | Green
White | Pink
Black | Black
Black | Blue
Black | Green
Black | Pink

NUVO
Reeds

STOCK CODE

N410DWBL
N410DWGN
N410DWPK
N410DBBK
N410DBBL
N410DBGN
N410DBPK

The NUVO Clarino is a clarinet in the

key of C which is ideal for young starters
ages 4 to 12 years. It is much lighter and
smaller than a Bb clarinet which means
the finger stretches are shorter and the
tone holes smaller; great for small fingers!
When the student is ready, the transition
to Bb clarinet is quick and easy.

I discovered NUVO by accident and the

instruments turned my world around. Both
the sound and quality of the instruments is
amazing. It provides a lot of young students
the chance to experience the world of music
through woodwind instruments at a low cost.
Its a vision Ive always dreamed of.

Peter Peitersen
copenhagen denmark

The Clarino has a rich, mellow tone and

can play from any score in the key of C
such as recorder, piano, flute and voice
music. This makes it particularly useful for
elementary general music programs.
Two synthetic NUVO reeds and a cane
reed are provided. There is an optional
Starter Kit which includes the First Steps
tutor book, an instructional DVD and a
CD with backing tracks.

Clarino Standard Kit

Clarino Leaflet

Spare Reeds

Cleaning Cloth

Clarino Leaflet

Cleaning Cloth

DESCRIPTION

Clarino Standard Kit

10

Grease Pot

Clarino Starter Kit

STOCK CODE

Black | Chrome N100CLBK

White | Blue
N100CLBL
White | Green N100CLGN
White | Pink
N100CLPK

First Steps Book

Spare Reeds

Training DVD
CD Backing Tracks

DESCRIPTION

Clarino Starter Kit

Black | Chrome
White | Blue
White | Green
White | Pink

Grease Pot

STOCK CODE

N110CLBK
N110CLBL
N110CLGN
N110CLPK

11

jFlute
The NUVO jFlute has a smooth and
resonant tone. It is lightweight, durable
and features an easy-blowing lip plate
the perfect choice for a childs first flute.
Suitable for ages 4 to 10 years.
The jFlute also features a curved head
joint, left hand key extensions and is
upgradable to a straight head flute when
the student is ready. See jFlute upgrade
kit.

The NUVO Flute has the chance to change

music education as we know it in America. These
low cost, low maintenance instruments allow for
younger and less advantaged students to begin
music study -two segments of public school
children who have not typically had access to arts
instruction.

12

Kristy Kirsh

Lexington KY

The jFlute kit includes the firstnote lip

plate, a recorder-like fipple to encourage
students in the first few lessons.
The jFlute is 100% waterproof so it can be
washed frequently and wont get damaged
if played outside in the rain!

jFlute Leaflet

Grease
Pot

Cleaning Cloth
Screwdriver
Key Cap Tool

Firstnote
Lip Plate

G Key Extension
D Foot

Pocket

DESCRIPTION

jFlute Kit

Spare Key Caps

STOCK CODE

Black | Steel
N200JFBK
White | Blue
N200JFBL
White | Green N200JFGN
White | Pink
N200JFPK
13

Student Flute

The NUVO student flute has been highly

acclaimed by teachers and professional
musicians around the world. As well as
being a perfect instrument for a young
starter, it also makes an exciting alternative
flute for a hobbyist or accomplished flute
player.
The NUVO flute produces a full
and resonant tone with impressive
intonation in all registers. These
qualities along with its lightweight
make, colorful keys, easy maintenance
and inexpensive cost make the NUVO
flute an ideal instrument for beginning
students.

Dr. Cassandra Eisenreich

Miami FL USA

Give it a try! You will be surprised and

thrilled by the loud and responsive
tone. The NUVO weighs around half
the weight of a traditional flute and is
extremely durable and easy to maintain.
Truly a flute for all occasionstramping
in the hills, gigging at the local pub, down
at the beach or even in the pool! The
NUVO is equally at home at the concert
hall or marching band field.

Student Flute
Leaflet

Grease
Pot

Screwdriver
Key Cap Tool
Firstnote
Lip Plate

G Key Extension
D Foot

Pocket

Special Carbon Fiber Effect

14

Cleaning Cloth

Spare Key Caps

DESCRIPTION

STOCK CODE

Student Flute Kit

Black | Steel
N210SFBK
Lazer Green
SE200FGR

Pretty in Pink
SE200FPK

Electric Blue
SE200FBL

Carbon Fiber Effect SE200CFE

White | Pink
N210SFPK

White | Green
N210SFGR

White | Blue
N210SFBL

15

16

17

Keep it out! (KIO)

Many music teachers like to encourage their students to keep their instruments assembled,
out of the case and ready to play. This encourages more frequent practice and even
spontaneous performances! We have developed a couple of neat accessories which work
for both the flute and the Clarino.

Clarino Accessories

Clarino reeds
NUVO synthetic Clarino reeds will last
up to 10 times longer than traditional cane
reeds. They feature a locating rib that
helps the student to correctly position
the reed each time. They are perfect for
beginners and roughly equivalent to a
11/2 cane reed.

DESCRIPTION

Clarino Reeds

STOCK CODE

Blue
N162CRBL
Pink N162CRPK
Green N162CRGN
Black N161CRBK

Clarino first steps set

NUVO wall hanger
NUVO desk stand
This neat, single instrument desk stand
is suitable for the NUVO student flute,
jFlute or Clarino.
STOCK CODE N260FCDS
18

The single instrument wall hanger can be

easily fixed to a wall, door or shelf using
4 screws or double sided tape. Suitable
for the NUVO student flute, jFlute or
Clarino.
STOCK CODE N260FCWH

Set includes the first steps tutor book as

well as an instructional DVD and a CD
with backing tracks. Provides all the basics
from getting started to playing simple
tunes.

DESCRIPTION

Clarino First Steps Set

STOCK CODE

N120CLFS

19

Flute Accessories

The NUVO flute range has been designed to allow a student to start as early as 4 years old
and keep the instrument for life. There are a number of useful accessories included with the
instrument and optional accessories shown on the following pages.

jFlute upgrade kit

Colored key caps

The jFlute upgrade kit includes a straight head joint and a

c-foot joint. It also includes a replacement fitting for the jFlute
case. This means that a student who has been using the jFlute
can now upgrade to the student flute without buying a whole
new instrument. Available in black or white.

This neat accessory is a full set of colored caps which can be used to
decorate and personalize a NUVO flute. The caps can also be used
to mark the touch keys. This is particularly useful in the early days
of learning. The caps are assembled using the tool provided with a
simple twist to secure them.
DESCRIPTION

Colored Key Caps

STOCK CODE

Blue
N220KCBL
Pink N220KCPK
Green N220KCGR

NUVO flute curved head joint

The curved head joint is a useful
accessory for a young starter who wants to
play the student flute but may have some
difficulty with the stretch in the early days.
Available in black or white.
20

DESCRIPTION

jFlute Upgrade Kit

Curved Head Joint

STOCK CODE

White
N240UKWT
Black N240UKBK
White
N230CHWT
Black N230CHBK

21

NUVO Spares Kits

The spares kits have been developed to enable a teacher or dealer to keep a range
of spare parts that may need replacing. All NUVO instruments can be repaired and
maintained by someone with reasonable mechanical skills but not necessarily with years of
experience in repairing instruments.
The keys for the NUVO flute and Clarino snap on and off and for the flute, small
adjustments can be made using the screwdriver provided with each instrument.
The repairs and maintenance section on the NUVO website has a number of PDFs
explaining some of the simple steps to dismantling and repairing our instruments. If you
encounter any problem that cant be fixed please send an email to
max@nuvo-instrumental.com explaining the problem and include some photos.

Case

Ligature

Grease
Pot

Fingering Chart

Firstnote
Lip Plate

Lip Plate

D Foot

Cleaning Cloth

O-Ring

Screwdriver

Cleaning Cloth
with Stick

Key Caps

Key Cap
Tool

G Key
Extension

Mouthpiece
Cap

Clarino
Pads

Flute Spares Kit

Clarino Spares Kit

The flute spares kit includes a range of spare parts including key
caps, pads, grease pots, lip plates, screws and screwdrivers. It also
includes some spare cleaning sticks and pull-throughs.

The Clarino spares kit includes fingering charts, pull-throughs,

pads, o-rings, ligatures, mouthpieces and caps. For any additional
spare parts required, please contact us directly.

Mouthpiece

Flute Pads

STOCK CODE

22

N250SKDL

STOCK CODE

N180SKDL
23

School Storage

A number of schools we have been working with run classes for groups of children where
the children do not own the instruments. A full set of instruments is kept in the classroom
and the children arrive at class and pick up an instrument to be used for that class. It saves
a lot of time at the beginning and end of class if the instruments are kept out of cases and
on storage racks. Mouthpieces and head joints are usually removed from the instruments
and disinfected between classes or in some cases the children own their personal
mouthpiece or head joint which they bring to class.
There is a news item on our website which describes this kind of class arrangement. If you
are interested in starting a class and would like to discuss ideas please feel free to contact
max@nuvo-instrumental.com.

School Wall Hanger

School Desk Stand

The school wall hanger can accommodate up to 6 instruments and

can be attached to a wall or shelf using 4 screws or double-sided
tape. The clips work for Clarino and flutes.

The school desk stand can accommodate up to 12 instruments, any

combination of Clarinos, jFlutes or flutes.

STOCK CODE

24

N260WH06

STOCK CODE

N250DR12
25

NUVO WindStars

Setting Up a Nuvo WindStars

Program

Nuvo WindStars Music and

iPad App

Schools can set up a WindStars program

using any of the NUVO instruments
depending on the budget available and
the ambition and ability of the teachers
and children. A simple recorder program
can work well for up to 30 children and
then DOOD, TOOT, Clarino and jFlutes
can be added as the children progress.

WindStars music can be downloaded from

www.nuvo-windstars.com. Downloads
include the full score for teachers as well
as individual parts for the students. Also
included are MP3 backing tracks which
can be played on any MP3 player as well
as through our free NUVO WindStars
iPad app. The app allows teachers and
students to manage backing tracks and
hear and play along with the individual
parts.

The NUVO WindStars program creates

real woodwind ensembles in elementary
schools, with amazing results.
NUVO has been working with acclaimed
composer, Paul Barker to create music
suitable for all NUVO instruments
from first steps level to debut through
intermediate. Within each level there is a
variety of styles and genres including jazz,
classical, reggae, pop, rock and hip hop.
Playing together as NUVO WindStars
provides a unique early opportunity to
experience the joy of ensemble playing
with all the social and musical benefits
it brings. WindStars also provides an
opportunity to introduce different music
genres and styles to children, igniting a
lifelong love of music and providing the
perfect platform for moving on to high
school band.

26

For the DOOD, TOOT, Clarino or jFlute,

NUVO can supply neat desk stands which
hold up to 12 instruments. This is a great
way to speed up the beginning and end
of each WindStars class as instruments
are kept out, assembled and ready to play.
See page 24 for storage options.

T-shirts
For team spirit and a sharp look, why not
order some WindStars t-shirts. Available in
children and adult sizes.

27

Ambassadors Around The World

Bill is an award winning Canadian jazz and Latin flutist
of exceptional calibre.
The NUVO flute is a brilliant idea. It enables kids to
cultivate an early interest in the flute which can then
evolve into a greater musical commitment as they
get older. They can also simply have fun with it and
without their parents having to make a significant
financial commitment from the start. I must say that
the instrument plays remarkably well. It is not a toy.
It is a real flute!

Kelly Williamson is a flutist and registered Teacher

Trainer with the Suzuki Association of the Americas.
She is invited to teach at workshops all over the world,
including Latin America, Australia, England and
Tanzania.
The tone quality of the NUVO flute was really an
astonishment the first time I tried it. My students
have had a great time this summer playing it in the
pool, in fountains, sharing fun experiences with their
friends. What a treat!

Christen Stephens has been a flute teacher and

performer for over fifteen years. She has a degree in
music education and studied flute under international
soloist, Mark Thomas.
The NUVO flute has a sweet and almost woody
tone quality with a full, projecting sound. Its also
surprisingly light and comfortable to hold. I highly
recommend the NUVO flute for beginning flute
students and adult hobbyists alike

Susan Clark has been a flute teacher and performer

for over 40 years.
I am amazed at the possibilities for the NUVO
flute. The tone is clear and responsive, the key action
is amazing, and the light weight of the instrument
makes it possible for a student to study flute at a very
young age, while learning all correct flute fingerings,
tone, and posture. I highly recommend the NUVO
flute.

Bill McBirnie

Kelly Williamson

Christen Stephens
Broomfield CO

Susan Clark

Sophie is a woodwind teacher for Hertfordshire

Music Service. She teaches saxophone, flute, clarinet,
recorder and fife to children and adults of all ages.
I love the NUVO flute and Clarino. They make
learning a realistic possibility for younger children
because they are lightweight and easy to hold. They
are easy to look after and the best thing is they
actually sound good too!

Derek, originally from Scotland, teaches in Sydney

schools and from his flute studio in Lane Cove. In
2010 he started Flute Connections which provides
professional educational workshops in Sydney and
regional NSW.
I discovered NUVO flutes. This instrument is
child friendly, works and is affordable. I have many
students playing these great instruments now and
with the addition of the coloured key inserts make
the kids the FUNKY kid in the band.

David is an active woodwind teacher, repair technician,

and performer. He has the best job in the world
because his days (and many of his nights) are filled
with music!
The Clarinos smaller size and lighter weight
make it ideal for children who are too small to play
the clarinet. It uses standard clarinet fingerings so
transition to the clarinet is easy. It sounds great,
requires very little maintenance and is surprisingly
durable.

Molly studied flute and music therapy at Temple

University. She is passionate about teaching and
recently began the Kinderflute certification process
under the direction of Kathy Blocki.
I bought a jFlute on a whim and was so excited to
hear the nice sound it produces. Even my teenage
students want one! I love that they can be left out
because I encourage my students to play in short
intervals, finding they practice more that way.

Derek Galloway

David Bradley

Harrisburg PA

Toronto Canada

Sophie Boden

Hertfordshire UK

Cambridge Canada

Sydney Australia

28

Temecula CA

Antioch CA

Molly Shortridge

29

M O RE KI DS M O R E M U S IC

www.nuvo-instrumental.com
30