Utica High School Band Boosters holding used instrument sale

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Utica High School Band Boosters is readying for its 39th annual used instrument sale Nov. 9 and welcomes all who may be in need of an instrument or would like to sell one.

This is a fundraiser for the nonprofit organization. However, sellers will have the opportunity to earn cash as well. 

The sale will take place at Utica High School, located at 47255 Shelby Road in Shelby Township. Appraisals for instruments will be held from 9 a.m. to noon, and an appraiser will be available at Utica High School in the morning to help set an asking price for a seller’s instrument. If the instrument sells, the owner will get 80% of the sale price and the UHS Band Boosters will receive 20%. A $10 fee may apply in the case that someone has an instrument appraised but chooses not to participate in the sale. Sale will be from 1 to 4 p.m.

Joe Syler, the Utica Community Schools band and choir director who runs the sale, said the used instrument sale has a tradition of getting quality used instruments into the hands of new musicians.

“Whether you are a beginner looking to get off to a good start, or a high schooler looking to upgrade to a professional horn, we have all types of instruments and price ranges available. Experienced UHS students and band directors will be on hand to assist buyers,” he said.

Brett Bays, the Utica High School band director, said the used instrument sale is a great way for band students to purchase a quality instrument at an affordable price.

“The Utica band program is happy to host this event again this year to help students have a successful band experience,” he said.

For more information, email uticabands.org@gmail.com.