Welcome to the world of Mollard Conducting Batons. For over 40 years, This small family business has manufactured the world’s finest batons. Explore this site and discover why so many conductors from around the world, have chosen Mollard. Then customize the baton that is perfect for you.
The beauty…
Mollard knows that beautiful woods deserve superb craftsmanship, and so each Mollard baton is lovingly hand-crafted from the finest hardwoods, specially selected for their warmth and beauty. The handles are polished to a lustrous high gloss. The wood shafts are finished in clear gloss or bright white, and the carbon fiber shafts are finished in brilliant white. Our Lancio aluminum baton handles come in an array of stunning colors.
The craftsmanship…
All Mollard batons are made in the USA from the finest materials available worldwide. If the material we purchased does not exceed our stringent quality control standards, we reject it. Period. We hand select the woods used in our batons, and we hand finish each and every component. During assembly, shafts and handles are carefully matched for weight and fit, then each baton is hand-balanced.
Our carbon fiber shafts are not fishing pole blanks. They have been specifically designed by Mollard to closely match the size and weight distribution of Mollard wood shafts. So no matter which shaft you choose, your baton will feel wonderful!
Our Lancio baton handles are machined to very tight tolerances from aircraft-grade aluminum stock. Mollard then anodizes and dyes each handle in brilliant colors. These are critical processes that take place within the Mollard shop.
The response…
Mollard is well known for creating many different baton styles, lengths, and weights. There are Mollard batons suited for the smallest chamber ensemble, Mollard batons suited for opera or theater, Mollard batons made for military band fieldwork; in fact, Mollard batons are used around the world in many different cultures with many different musical forces. And, every Mollard baton has that “floating” sensation coveted by conductors everywhere.
