Serving the Shenandoah Valley for more than 70 years
A third generation, family-owned music store
Shen-Valley Band Instrument Service, Inc. is a third generation, family-owned music store located in historic downtown Harrisonburg, Virginia, serving the central Shenandoah Valley and surrounding areas since 1951.
We rent, sell, service and repair instruments. We’re a full line dealer for Conn-Selmer and Yamaha. Our reputation for exceptional service and competitive prices is something that we take great pride in.
We provide weekly delivery service to more than 40 middle and high schools during the school year, servicing brass, woodwind, and percussion instruments. We also repair instruments from James Madison University, Eastern Mennonite University and Bridgewater College.
We Proudly Serve and Support These Local Schools and Districts
THROUGH THE YEARS
We’ve been proud to serve the band instruments needs of the Shenandoah Valley since 1951.
Scroll through or click these pictures to enjoy our historical gallery.
Serving Valley musicians since 1951
The Valley's headquarters for band instrument sales, service and repairs since 1951.
Delivering to Valley schools for more than 70 years
Shen-Valley band Instruments founder, Willard Dovel, proudly stands by the shop's original fleet of delivery vans, circa 1951.
Shen-Valley Band Instruments Delivery Van, circa 1951
We've been a proud dealer and servicer of Conn-Selmer musical instruments, delivering to schools throughout the Valley since 1951.
Vintage advertisement
Shen-Valley's original store had double the space, allowing for sales of drum sets and guitars, as this early advertisement features.
Second Generation Owners
Gary and Martha Dovel pose by Shen-Valley Band Instruments' 1990s delivery van.
Our Liberty Street headquarters since 1951
Shen-Valley Band Instrument Repair Service has occupied the same Shenandoah Valley location for more than 70 years.
Shen-Valley Band Instruments delivery van
Shen-Valley co-owner and brass repair specialist, Allen Paul, with the shop's delivery van in 2022.
Located in downtown Harrisonburg, Virginia since 1951
Shen-Valley Band Instruments has been in downtown Harrisonburg, servicing the Valley since 1951.
Inside the Store 2022
We stock the accessories brass players ask for.
Inside the Store 2022
We stock the accessories woodwind players need.
Inside the Store 2022
We carry sticks, mallets and practice pads for percussionists.
Over 70 Years of Satisfied Customers
Currently in our 71st year of business, we remain committed to serving and supporting our local community of musicians, schools, colleges and music lovers of all ages.
Our Customers Say
“Excellent work usually done faster and less expensively than expectations. (Shen-Valley does) wonders for my saxophones and I’d trust their work on any horn. Busy school seasons can be a challenge on their work load but they are always upfront about it.”
“The best service and most flexible music company I’ve ever dealt with. Highly recommend!”
“Needed my backup flute repaired for outdoor lessons — they fixed everything I had noted, and cleaned it up as well for a great price!”
“Great service and excellent instruments for all levels! Best in the Valley!”
“Very easy to work with, instrument repairs completed in a timely manner. They allowed us to make payments on a new saxophone for a good length of time to assist with affordability, and still applied a substantial discount when we were able to pay it off early.”
“Solid repair service, great staff! I’ve been taking my alto here since I started college at JMU 4 years ago, and I’ve always been more than pleased with the work that’s been done on it. Steve is the best instrument repairman around!”
“Allen and Steve have been taking care of instruments for my kids and me for a long time. We have been very happy with the work they have done on reeds and brass.”
“Wonderful service, hands down. Never had to worry about quality of repair or damage to my horns. Allen is a true professional, and has been very willing to talk me through every repair. No problems, a respectable and hard-working group. Thank you!”
Store Location
144 N Liberty St.
Harrisonburg, VA 22802
Open Mon–Thu, 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m.
Contact Us
540-434-8546
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