About Us
Welcome to Tempest

Tempest is a company devoted only to the production of Woodwind and Brass Musical Instruments. Every instrument made by our company is designated Agility Winds – to show our devotion virtues of precise intonation, quick response and an unwavering construction standard Agility Winds. Each instrument in our line is totally Handmade. Our development heritage goes back for over 40 years of perseverance into creating Agility Winds. Thus, each instrument comes with a 5-year warranty, which further shows our commitment. We desire individuals to be delighted with their purchase, thus our legends of satisfied musicians continue to cultivate.

We want to provide you with the highest quality musical instrument – that is the bottom line. With our dedication to your satisfaction, fulfillment becomes a reality. Tempest Musical Instruments is a professional Musical Instrument company. We manage every phase of the manufacturing process-quality control to our specifications-and after sale warranty. We sell direct, and do not go through importers, distributors or wholesalers – thus the prices are in your favor. All of our instruments carry a 5 year warranty. We demand your purchase goes without a hitch, so satisfaction is totally accomplished.

Tempest Staff

MIKE PALERMO

OWNER / BRASS EXPERT

Our Brass Expert was a former brass clinician with many music manufacturers, and has over 20 years of teaching experience. Our instruments are designed by “artists” for artists. Our goal is to sell you a professional quality instrument at or below what you would pay for a student model instrument.

JIM GAVIGAN

OWNER / WOODWINDS SPECIALIST

Our Woodwinds Specialist is a former college oboe professor and performer, as well as an importer of classical musical instruments for over 30 years. His experience has taken him all over the world, working with factories and artists to deliver on quality and excellence.

Our Repair Shop

Tempest Musical Instruments has greatly enhanced their repair department to now include restoration, renovation and refurbishing. This is in all areas – Brass, Woodwinds; We have hired full time brass, woodwind experts to accomplish this mission.

Our woodwind and brass experts are adept in dent work, chemical cleaning, valve adjustments, artist set-ups, and action balancing. We will also offer custom one of a kind hand crafted acoustic and cosmetic enrichments that delight the ear as well as the eye.

All of the above would be useless if it could not be accomplished in a reasonable time and at competitive pricing – Tempest can deliver on both!

DIRECT SERVICE TO YOU

210-224-0258 – Office

210-422-3341 – Mike (Direct Line)
210-860-2408 – Jim (Direct Line)

Mustangs
CM
North East ISD
Canutillo ISD
Northside ISD
Miles College
SAISD
Dumas
Palacios
Alcorn State
St Mary Parish
Ocean View
CPSB
Crest
LBJ High
Leeds High

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I know (our Band Directors) have been very happy with the Marching Tubas...

John Boronow
John Boronow

Tempest instruments are a great value and the instruments have proven to be durable over time.

Juanita Proffitt
Juanita ProffittCopiah-Lincoln Community College

I am so impressed with how well the Eb Clarinet blended with our other instruments.

Zachary Harris
Zachary Harris

Customer service is above and beyond. Mike and Jim came out personally and delivered our instruments.

Steve Lozano
Steve LozanoBand Director, Nixon-Smiley CISD