Roy G. Quade lives and works in Calgary, Canada where he has been a bowmaker since 1987. His violin bows, viola bows, cello bows and bass bows have all received awards at major international competitions. Musicians around the world value Quade bows for their fine playing qualities as well as their beauty and craftsmanship.
Quades initial training was with William Salchow of New York. Subsequently his skills and style were futher developed at the well know summer workshops at Oberlin College lead by Stephane Thomachot of Paris.
A selection of Quade bows are usually available for sale. In addition bows can be made to suit your particular instrument and playing style. Bows can be shipped anywhere in the world for you to try.
Quades initial training was with William Salchow of New York. Subsequently his skills and style were futher developed at the well know summer workshops at Oberlin College lead by Stephane Thomachot of Paris.
A selection of Quade bows are usually available for sale. In addition bows can be made to suit your particular instrument and playing style. Bows can be shipped anywhere in the world for you to try.
Contact Information:
rquade@telus.net
(403) 277 9373
Roy G. Quade
2312 4th Avenue NW
Calgary, AB T2N 0N9
CANADA
Four Gold Medals Violin Society of America 1996, 1998, 2004
Silver Medal British Violin Making Association, London 2004
Thirteen Merit Awards Violin Society of America 1988 through 2004
Merit Awards- Strad Bowmaking Competition, Manchester 1994, 2001
Silver Medal British Violin Making Association, London 2004
Thirteen Merit Awards Violin Society of America 1988 through 2004
Merit Awards- Strad Bowmaking Competition, Manchester 1994, 2001