Dale Music Co. Celebrates its 60th Anniversary

The Trachtenberg Office was proud to be represented at Dale Music Co.’s 60th Anniversary Celebration in Silver Spring. In these difficult economic times, Dale Music has stood the test of time with a strong commitment to service that wins customer loyalty and keeps them returning for generations. A sense of nostalgia and uniqueness permeates the store that sells musical instruments, sheet music and fine violins – something that has not changed much since it was founded by David and Rhoda Burchuk 60 years ago. The store sells band and orchestra instruments, guitars, fine violins and all kinds of sheet music. It is still a family business, managed by Carol Warden who is a cellist by training.

An awesome collection of sheet music, which is not found in very many stores in the world, is available for sale in the store. The choral and organ department is renowned throughout the United States for its enormous selection for church and school choirs. The band and orchestra department caters to professional bands and orchestras, jazz bands and ensemble music. The store has a staff of music teachers — some of whom were students at Dale when they were growing up. There is a repair shop on the premises for band and orchestra instruments and guitars. Dale now serves the third generation of musicians, as grandparents recall nostalgically where they came to rent an instrument and for music when they were children. Over the years, Dale has had their share of celebrities including Arthur Fiedler, Goldie Hawn, Stacy Keach, and Mama Cass.

Over and around files and shelves of sheet music, Civil War-era brasses, a hurdy-gurdy, 19th century wood-winds, and folk instruments from around the world are displayed. As part of the anniversary celebration on June 17, Carol Warden talked about the antiquarian musical instruments. The day of celebration was a day of music as employees, students and customers made music throughout the day.

Silver Spring Regional Service Director Reemberto Rodriguez presented a proclamation from County Executive Isiah Leggett to Carol Warden recognizing Dale Music’s years of service to Montgomery County. Our Chief of Staff Alan Bowser represented Councilmember Trachtenberg at the ceremony.

For more information, visit http://www.dalemusic.com/ or contact Carol Warden dale@dalemusic.com.