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About Woodstock Chimes
 

Woodstock Chimes offers a unique variety of high quality, affordable musical gifts from around the world that inspire, entertain and bring pleasure to people of all ages. We design and sell the world-famous Woodstock Chimes and distribute a line of award-winning musical instruments and toys called the Woodstock Music Collection. My wife, Diane, and I started Woodstock Percussion, Inc. in 1979. We are a family-owned business located in New York’s beautiful Hudson Valley. In addition to being the founder and owner of Woodstock Chimes, I am a professional musician. I tour and record with the world-renowned percussion group, NEXUS, as well as with Steve Reich. My background in music explains my strong commitment to fine tuning and great sound - which is what makes our products appealing to everyone and unique to the gift industry. I am proud of every product we make and hope you’ll enjoy them as much as I do.

Garry Kvistad
Founder & CEO
Woodstock Chimes

 
All About Garry
Read Garry's bio, check out his tour schedule, listen to his interviews, and nose around in his photo gallery.
 
The Woodstock Chimes Fund
And other ways Woodstock Chimes works to make a difference in the world.
 
Our Awards
Awards and recognition for Woodstock Chimes and Woodstock Music Collection products.
 
Customer Testimonials
Comments from consumers and retailers about Woodstock Chimes and our products.
 
Online Registration Winners
Register your Woodstock Chimes online and be entered to win a Chimes of Olympos ($77 value). One winner is drawn at random from the registrations posted each quarter.
 
Our Tradeshow Schedule
Here's a list of trade shows we'll be participating in this year.
 
A Note on Chime Production
 
A Movement in Time
A Pictorial History of Woodstock Chimes
 

A History of Woodstock Chimes
aka The Adapted Lawn Chair Story

 
Hear Our Musical Improvisation
On April 11, 2007 we involved our entire company in a musical improvisation. It was great fun and so good that Garry recorded it. Here's a quick snippet so you can hear us having fun - there are lots of drums, tambourines and cowbells, plus you'll hear a Chimes of Olympos, two Sculpture Sonores (musical sculptures made by Francois and Bernard Baschet), a Darabuka (a Turkish drum) and something we call "Big Tubes" which is a standing chime made of large (6-8 foot tall) tubes that is played using a large mallet.
 
Are you interested in working for Woodstock Chimes?
Our Job Opportunities page lists all current openings.
 
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