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Henri Selmer Paris clarinets deliver state-of-the-art performance for advancing and professional players. Known for their first-in-class design, these instruments offer exceptional tonal consistency, precise action, and a refined, resonant voice that responds beautifully to the player's artistry. Built with uncompromising craftsmanship and premier materials, including select seasoned Grenadilla, Selmer Paris clarinets provide the stability, color, and expressive nuance trusted on the world's leading stages. These are the instruments artists rely on to turn imagination into music and musicians into artists.

Henri Selmer Paris began in 1885, when Henri Selmer opened a reed and mouthpiece workshop in Montmartre, Paris. The company introduced its first clarinets in the early twentieth century, quickly earning a reputation for exceptional craftsmanship, tonal refinement, and the signature French sound. Through decades of acoustic research, meticulous material selection, and innovations in bore design and keywork, Selmer Paris shaped clarinet models that set new performance standards for advancing and professional players.

For more than 140 years, Selmer Paris has blended tradition with innovation, handcrafting instruments in France that embody the depth and elegance of the French clarinet school. Revered by generations of artists, Henri Selmer Paris remains the benchmark of clarinet excellence, carrying forward a legacy defined by craftsmanship, artistry, and an unmistakable soul of its sound.

Rooted in the heritage of Henri Selmer Paris, Selmer clarinets combine French-inspired acoustical design and modern craftsmanship to deliver a balanced, reliable performance for students and advancing musicians, offering clear tone, consistent intonation, and comfortable playability. Responsive keywork, thoughtful ergonomics, and acoustically refined designs help players develop confident technique and a resonant, focused sound. From first ensemble experiences to advanced repertoire, Selmer clarinets support steady musical growth with dependable, performance-ready craftsmanship.

Selmer's American story began in 1904, when Henri Selmer Paris opened a workshop in New York City to supply French-made instruments to U.S. musicians. When Henri's brother Alexandre returned to France, he left the business in the hands of his student George Bundy, who incorporated the H. & A. Selmer (USA) Company in 1923. As jazz and concert bands grew in popularity, Bundy expanded Selmer's presence by producing instruments for students and advancing players while continuing to import professional models from Selmer Paris.

By the 1960s, Selmer had become a major American wind instrument manufacturer, moving production to Elkhart, Indiana alongside the Vincent Bach Corporation to strengthen its engineering and manufacturing capabilities. Over time, Selmer USA developed clarinets known for consistent response, reliable intonation, and durable construction for developing musicians. Today, Selmer continues this approach, offering instruments that combine its Parisian roots with modern design for players refining their sound.

Leblanc clarinets are crafted for easy playability, warm tone, and dependable response, making them ideal for students and advancing musicians. Featuring comfortable ergonomics, stable intonation, and smooth, light key action, Leblanc instruments help players develop their sound with ease and consistency. Their balanced, resonant voice and approachable design make the clarinet feel natural from the first note, supporting confident musical growth at every stage.

Leblanc's heritage begins in 1750 with the founding of Ets. D. Noblet, the oldest instrument maker in France. In 1905, Georges Leblanc acquired Noblet, combining established French craftsmanship with his family's focus on acoustic design. Working with his wife, Clémence, and their son Léon, a Paris Conservatory prizewinner, the Leblanc family introduced clarinet designs that improved tone, precision, and playability.

In 1946, Leblanc expanded to the United States through a partnership with Vito Pascucci, former repairman for the Glenn Miller band. Innovations such as power-forged keys, fully ribbed bodies, and practical acoustical improvements strengthened Leblanc's reputation for reliable, well-engineered instruments. Today, Leblanc continues to produce clarinets that offer durability, comfortable playability, and strong, expressive tone for developing and advancing musicians.