Randal Ulmer Brass Repairs

We take pride in delivering world-class service to all of our customers.  Read what some of our satisfied clients have said about us:

• Randy Ulmer is the best!  He has worked on my horn in Halifax for the last 5 years.  In fact, he had worked on the same horn in New York, long before I  even owned it. I have a 1963 Conn 8D horn that is in mint condition, thanks to         Randy's workmanship.  He also resurrected My 1950 Couesnon piston horn. It looks like new! Randy works quickly and meticulously, taking pride in his work every step of the way.  He is quick and efficient, but never sacrifices quality.   I feel lucky to have Randy in Halifax!                     David Parker, Principal Horn, Symphony Nova Scotia                  
• I've been using Randal for our groups brass repair since he moved to Nova Scotia. No matter how big or small the repair, our instruments come back as good as new. Randal's the guy you need to see!                              Tim Elson, CFB Halifax

• Randy has worked on my horns for decades.  When he was still doing repairs at Bob Giardinelli's shop, I always asked them to have Randy do my work.  I have zero anxiety when my horn is in Randy's hands, no matter how complex the job, and the work is always beautifully done. He has jelped me to solve a lot of problems with my horns; being a hornplayer himself he readily understands my needs.  I refer all my friends and students to Randy -- I would recommend him to ANYONE for repairs and restorations.                        Joseph Anderer, Principal Horn, Metropolitan Opera and Orchestra of St. Luke's. NYU faculty                                                               
• Randy Ulmer has been the extremely skilled person I turn to when I have any questions or repairs concerning the horn.  But, more than that, Randy is a friend and fellow player.  Both his performance and his repairs are wonderful, and we call such people artists.                                   Barry Benjamin, long-time member of the Dorian Wind Quintet and faculty of University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee.                                                                   
• Randy Ulmer has been my trumpet repairman of choice for many years.  Randy is a craftsman and I trust him with all my repair needs.  I am always surprised at how little he charges me and how beautifully and quickly he assesses the damage and corrects the problems.              Lorraine S. Cohen, Trumpet freelancer, NYC                                                   
• I've given Randy some impossible projects:  I once gave him a box of spare parts and he built me a horn out of them! And he managed to salvage a leadpipe which was completely wrecked.  He's been saving my horns for 35 years -- I couldn't do without him.    Francisco Donaruma, former Principal Horn, American Ballet Theatre, Queens Symphony Orchestra                                                                             
• Randy Ulmer has been my horn repairman for almost four decades!  He has revived hundreds of 8D's for me and my students, putting them back into their original condition, and ready for a second life.  His beautiful craftsmanship is unparalleled in the business!  Thanks, Randy.         Julie Landsman, former Principal Horn, Metropolitan Opera, Faculty, Juilliard School                                                                                                                 
• For over 25 years, Randy has been my first call for repairs and custom work.  He's an expert craftsman and totally reliable.  I trust Randy with anything I need to have done to my trumpets.          Ray Mase, former trumpeter in the American Brass Quintet; Chair of Brass, The Juilliard School                                                                                               
• Randy is a true master of his craft.  He has worked on various horns of mine over the past 30 years and I've found his workmanship to be impeccable.  I recommend him without reservation.  You will find none better.                           Bruce Moore, former 4th Horn, Baltimore Symphony

 David Parker with the "resurrected" Couesnon



Laura Mercer, happy with her repaired horn