Business Details
27 Years
experience
Your Premier Source for Musical Instruments & Band Support
Founded in 1999, The Band House began as a continuation of Williams Music Co. when Chris Lefebvre acquired the business to serve local band students. Through strategic acquisitions and partnerships, including joining forces with veteran band director Bill Causey, the company expanded its reach across Louisiana and Texas. Our team of experienced musicians and educators specializes in providing instruments, repairs, and instruction tailored to students, educators, and performing artists.We maintain strong relationships with school band programs and sponsor initiatives like jazz education scholarships, marching contests, and community music clinics. Our commitment to music education extends to developing elementary music programs and offering free performance resources for local instructors. With locations in Shreveport-Bossier City and Texarkana, we combine decades of industry expertise with personalized service to support musicians at every stage of their journey.
Services
Instrument Rentals
Music Lessons
Instrument Repair
Music Sales
Band Sponsorships
Details
- Year established: 1999
Highlights and features
- We offer 25+ years of experience serving school band programs
- Our team includes former band directors and professional musicians
- We provide rent-to-own options with no interest charges
- We sponsor community music education initiatives and scholarships
- We offer free performance resources for local instructors
Services
Instrument Rentals
We provide flexible instrument rental programs for students and educators. Our rent-to-own options include maintenance coverage and early payoff discounts. Customers can apply rental payments toward future instrument purchases while avoiding interest charges through our transparent payment structure.
Music Lessons
Our experienced instructors offer personalized lessons for brass, woodwind, percussion, and string instruments. All instructors are professional musicians with teaching experience. We provide both in-store and virtual lesson options to accommodate different learning preferences and schedules.
Instrument Repair
We offer comprehensive repair services performed by certified technicians. Our facilities handle routine maintenance and complex repairs for band instruments. We maintain separate repair locations in Shreveport-Bossier City and Texarkana to serve customers across multiple regions efficiently.
Band Sponsorships
We sponsor local marching contests, honor bands, and music clinics. Our outreach includes providing free performance equipment for educators and funding jazz education scholarships. These initiatives support music programs while helping students gain valuable performance experience.
Music Sales
We sell new and used musical instruments from top manufacturers. Our inventory includes brass, woodwind, percussion, and string instruments for all skill levels. Customers receive expert guidance to select appropriate instruments matched to their musical goals and budget.
People
Bill Causey
Founder
Renowned band director with 30+ years experience who co-founded The Band House in 1999. Established jazz education scholarship fund following his passing in 2018. Instrumental in developing community music programs and industry partnerships.
Chad Causey
Owner
Experienced band director and current owner who continues his father's legacy. Oversees daily operations while maintaining active involvement in local music education initiatives. Provides leadership for the company's community outreach programs.
Joey Castrogiovanni
Owner
Co-owner with extensive background in music education. Manages Texarkana operations while supporting band programs through instrument clinics and performance opportunities. Works closely with schools to develop sustainable music education resources.
Brian Clark
Scholarship Director
Music educator who established the Bill Causey Scholarship Fund after Bill's passing. Coordinates jazz education grants and performance opportunities for students. Maintains relationships with music programs to identify scholarship recipients.
Chris Lefebvre
Co-Founder
Original owner who launched The Band House in 1999 after acquiring Williams Music Co. Laid the foundation for the company's commitment to school band programs. Instrumental in early expansion efforts before pursuing new opportunities in 2010.
Questions
What types of instruments can I rent?
We offer brass, woodwind, percussion, and string instruments for rent. Our inventory includes beginner to professional models suitable for students and performers.
Do you provide repair services for non-rental instruments?
Yes, our certified technicians service all brands and models of band instruments regardless of purchase origin. We handle routine maintenance and complex repairs at both locations.
Are music lessons available for all skill levels?
Our instructors teach beginners through advanced students. We offer customized instruction for different instruments and musical styles to match each student's learning pace and goals.
How do the rent-to-own programs work?
Choose between standard rental or rent-to-own plans. Rent-to-own includes maintenance coverage and allows applying payments toward eventual purchase without interest charges.
What community programs do you support?
We sponsor marching contests, honor bands, and jazz education initiatives. Our outreach includes free performance resources for educators and scholarship programs for aspiring musicians.
Can I return my rental instrument early?
Yes, you may return instruments after three months with no penalty. Our rental agreements never convert to high-interest purchase contracts.
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