Bellwood Violin

Bellwood Violin Full service Violin Shop, Instrument and Accessory Sales, Rentals, Repairs, Appraisals, and Rehairs. We work on many rare and highly valued musical instruments.

Our specialty here at Bellwood is in historic construction and contemporary restoration and conservation techniques. We maintain a staff highly trained is the many aspects of care of musical instruments. We have specialists in new making, finish work, maximizing set up, sound production, and old instruments. We have experience of raising sunken tops, and every neck and crack repair imaginable. We

conserve the Schuman Collection of Instruments from Southern Oregon University, We work closely with the Oregon Shakespeare Festival in their musical instrument needs, and are on call for repairs for the esteemed Britt Festival Orchestra. We maintain instruments for the valleys professionals and students and provide a service of helping in the finding of new instruments. We have been called a hidden jewel between Portland and San Francisco due to our variety, quality, and fairly priced selection of instruments. Though our focus is on classical music, as we see this the field of highest refinement, we are well aware of the needs of fiddlers and will never turn away an instrument. We follow the guidelines of the American Federation of Violin and Bow Makers.

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07/17/2025

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The Youth Symphony of Southern Oregon's board President Sally Snyder recently announced the exciting news that Nathanael (Nathan) Hooper has been appointed by the governing board as YSSO Music Director and Conductor of the Youth Symphony and the Youth Orchestra. He will succeed Cynthia Hutton, who retired at the conclusion of last season after 30 years of extraordinary leadership.

Nathan shared, “I am grateful and excited for the opportunity to work with the students, parents, board, and staff of the Youth Symphony of Southern Oregon, as well as community members.” He added that he plans to “continue the spirit of collaboration and commitment to excellence I’ve experienced so far, grow the musicianship of the students, and expand community participation.”

Nathan holds a Master of Music degree in orchestral conducting from Oklahoma State University and a Bachelor of Music Education degree from Brigham Young University–Idaho. His principal instrument is the violin.

This season, the YSSO will return to in-person auditions. The required audition excerpts and scales (or scale options) are posted on the YSSO website. Musicians and parents are encouraged to visit the website (www.ysso.org) for audition information or contact the YSSO ([email protected]) for assistance.

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01/28/2025

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Stephen Bacon has been proprietor of Bellwood Violin on Hersey Street in Ashland since 1985. He just wrapped up 40 years of service to the community on his 70th birthday by selling his business to employee Will Scharen, a professional trombonist who is quickly learning the strings trade.

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09/05/2023

Coming soon.

On May 7 there will be a performance of Buxtehude and Vivaldi with a full orchestra and chorus. This concert is in honor...
03/01/2023

On May 7 there will be a performance of Buxtehude and Vivaldi with a full orchestra and chorus. This concert is in honor of historic musical instrument collector and scholar Professsor Jack Schuman. A few of his 18th century instruments will be featured in the concert. There will be a few surprises as well.
Nancie Shaw will conduct, David Rogers & Mark Nelson will be featured artists. Tickets available at Jeffersonbaroque.org

03/01/2023

JBO presents a memorial concert for Jack Crosby Schuman.

Vivaldi's "Gloria," and Butexhude's "Nun danket all Gott."
Full orchestra and chorus, with special guests.

Conducted by Nancie Shaw. This concert will be performed in honor of historic music instrument collector and scholar Jack Crosby Schuman.

Tickets: Jeffersonbaroque.org
Info: 541-531-5974

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02/24/2023

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Bridge trimming with a gouge rather than chisel.
02/23/2023

Bridge trimming with a gouge rather than chisel.

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330 E Hersey Street, Ste 11
Ashland, OR
97520

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Monday 12pm - 5pm
Tuesday 12pm - 5pm
Wednesday 12pm - 5pm
Thursday 12pm - 5pm
Friday 12pm - 5pm

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