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Claire Givens Violins, Inc

Dealers, Makers & Restorers of Fine Violins, Violas, Cellos & Bows

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La Voce Newsletters

La Voce is a newsletter that was published twice yearly by Claire Givens Violins, Inc. La Voce provides information about our business and inventory, events in the music world, articles on instruments and their preservation, and more.

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• LaVoce – Summer 2009
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• LaVoce – Fall 2005
• LaVoce – Spring 2005
• LaVoce – Fall 2004
• LaVoce – Spring 2004
• LaVoce – Spring 2003
• LaVoce – Fall 2002
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• LaVoce – Fall 2001
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• LaVoce – Fall 1998
• LaVoce – Spring 1998
• LaVoce – Fall 1997

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  • Insurance
  • Industry Links
  • String Instrument Maintenance Guide
  • The Anatomy of the Violin – Learn about the different parts of the violin
  • Anatomy of a Bow – The Ultimate Guide to Violin Bows
  • News
  • BACK TO SCHOOL: Preparing for Back-to-School Music Lessons and Orchestra
  • The New Season begins – A Checklist for Professionals
  • Blog
  • FAQs
  • La Voce Newsletters
  • Sitemap
  • Renting Vs. Buying Your First Violin, Viola, or Cello
  • V. Richelieu Fractional Viola Rental Program

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1201 Marquette Ave. Suite 150
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55403
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Phone: 612-375-0708 or
800-279-4323
Fax: 612-375-0096
cgivens@givensviolins.com

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Tuesday – Saturday
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612/375-0708 

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Parking is available at: The Plaza Ramp and the Hilton Hotel Ramp (11th Underground Ramp). Click here for details.

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Inventory

  • Violins
  • Violas
  • Cellos
  • Violin Bows
  • Viola Bows
  • Cello Bows
  • Small Instruments
  • Small Bows
  • Early Instruments & Bows
    • Early Instruments
    • Early bows
  • Books
  • CDs
  • Cases
  • Back-to-School Sale on Fractional Instruments and Bows!
  • V. Richelieu Fractional Viola Rental Program

About Us

  • Workshop
    • At the Workshop Bench: An Interview with Givens Violins’ Workshop Manager, Doug Lay
  • Meet The Staff
  • Dipper Restorations
  • Testimonials
  • Community Support
  • Our Mission
  • Job Opportunities
  • Privacy Guidelines

Services

  • Trial Program
  • Trade-In Policy
  • Appraisals
  • Consignment
  • Instrument & Bow Checkups
  • Accessories
  • Teacher Gift Program
  • Financing
  • Shipping
  • Warranty
  • Return Policy

Resources

  • Insurance
  • Industry Links
  • String Instrument Maintenance Guide
  • The Anatomy of the Violin – Learn about the different parts of the violin
  • Anatomy of a Bow – The Ultimate Guide to Violin Bows
  • News
  • BACK TO SCHOOL: Preparing for Back-to-School Music Lessons and Orchestra
  • The New Season begins – A Checklist for Professionals
  • Blog
  • FAQs
  • La Voce Newsletters
  • Sitemap
  • Renting Vs. Buying Your First Violin, Viola, or Cello
  • V. Richelieu Fractional Viola Rental Program
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  • About Us
    • Workshop
    • Meet The Staff
    • Testimonials
    • Community Support
    • Our Mission
    • Job Opportunities
    • Privacy Guidelines
  • Resources
    • Insurance
    • Industry Links
    • String Instrument Maintenance Guide
    • The Anatomy of the Violin – Learn about the different parts of the violin
    • Anatomy of a Bow – The Ultimate Guide to Violin Bows
    • News
    • Blog
    • FAQs
    • La Voce Newsletters
    • Sitemap
  • Inventory
    • Violins
    • Violas
    • Cellos
    • Violin Bows
    • Viola Bows
    • Cello Bows
    • Small Instruments
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    • Early Instruments & Bows
    • Books
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    • Cases
  • Dipper Restorations
    • Inventory
      • Early Instruments & Bows
        • Early Instruments
          • Violins
          • Violas
          • Cellos
        • Early Bows
          • Violin Bows
          • Viola Bows
          • Cello Bows
          • Bass bows
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