Potter's Archival Music is owned an operated by Bill and Mary Ellen Potter.  A brief musical background for both of them follows as well as a history of their previously owned music store.

Bill:   Native of Jacksonville, Fl.  Professional clarinetist and pianist as well as a Life member of the American Federation of Musicians Local 444 having joined in 1934.  Founding member Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra as principal clarinetist.

Mary Ellen:  Originally from Ohio.  Professional flutist and pianist and a former member of the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra.  Bachelor's degrees in flute, piano and music education from College-Conservatory of University of Cincinnati and a Master's degree in musicology.  Multi-level teaching experience.  Presently professor of flute, piano and music theory at the Florida Community College, Jacksonville.

Store History:  

• Inception as Southern Music Company at 23 E. Bay St. in 1911.
• Moved to 28 West Adams St. continuing until leasing space in the newly constructed Cohen Brothers Department Store in 1921.
• Operated as privately-owned department until 1950 at which time a building at 216 West Beaver St. was acquired and the business was moved to that location.
• Specializing in public music, the business continued until its closing in 1989.
• Publications inventory has been retained.
   

We have more than 22,000 items available in our four main categories of Instrumental, Keyboard, Piano and Vocal music. An assortment of sub categories are also available to help you find that classical piece of music that you have been looking for.