OpinionAugust 27, 1999

For thousands of former and current students in Southeast Missouri and Southern Illinois who have played in school bands, the name Shivelbine is synonymous with high-quality instruments and music. That's because Shivelbine's Music Store on Broadway in Cape Girardeau has been catering to band directors and music teachers for half a century...

For thousands of former and current students in Southeast Missouri and Southern Illinois who have played in school bands, the name Shivelbine is synonymous with high-quality instruments and music. That's because Shivelbine's Music Store on Broadway in Cape Girardeau has been catering to band directors and music teachers for half a century.

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Those 50 years have been devoted to the most important aspect of any thriving business: service. Ask band director about all the things Shivelbine's has done for them over the years. The list is long.

Congratulations to all the Shivelbine family members and their colleagues who have made the family name a part of music history and lore in these parts.

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