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Show Full service music store opens doors By VICKI CROCCO Bountiful Music Service, located lo-cated at 273 W. 500 S., opened their doors Oct. 1 of last year. Owner Jerry Barfus and his wife Mary have in that short time, developed de-veloped a thriving business, and good reputation. Bountiful Music Service is the place to go for repairs and instrument instru-ment rentals, but the unique thing about it is the good reconditioned used instruments available for sale. Jerry Barfuss works on the used instruments and has been doing so since he was 15 years old. He had an uncle who worked for Hart Brothers in 1950 and used to help fix instruments with him, according accord-ing to his wife Mary. "He's always liked the work, although he has a degree in electrc-nics electrc-nics and business from Weber State." Jerry has been seen marching in parades in Bountiful for the past 28 years. He plays with the Post Office Band. Although he plays all instruments, his expertise is in the French horn. Mary confessed she plays the radio brilliantly, and loves music and retail. "I think it's terrific when people come in and find exactly what they want. That's my favorite part of this business," said Mary. Most of the teachers know the Barfusses and know they carry the music and instruments they teach and are happy to recommend the store, according to Mr. Barfuss. "Bountiful is a great location for a full service music store because most parents like to see their kids become well rounded musically," said Mrs. Barfuss. "We stock all kinds of sheet music and accessories including religious re-ligious music," she added. Business has been so good the couple is looking to expand to accommodate more rentals and pianos. Jerry Barfuss is a devout Sousa fan and has spent the past few years collecting antique instruments instru-ments from the era, as well as old recordings of Sousa on Edison Cylinders. His prized possession is his Double Bell Euphonium he's happy to display at public functions. |