Hitting All the Right Notes: Examining a Robust B♭ Trumpet Market
Likely the most widely used type of trumpet, B♭ pitched models of the instrument are key components of some of the most popular music being recorded and performed today. These…
'The Complete Warm-Up for Band, a Fundamentals Book' by Carol Brittin Chambers & Tyler Arcari
Excelcia Music Publishing is thrilled to announce the release of The Complete Warm-Up for Band, A Modular Approach to Fundamental Development, written by prominent composers, clinicians and music educators, Carol…
MMR Dealer Survey: Trumpet Mouthpieces
We invite you to take part in our next MI retailer survey on the subject of trumpet mouthpieces. If this topic is of relevance to your business, please take a few…
United Sound’s ‘Composer Project’ Eliminates Barriers Schools Face in Performing Works by Composers from Minoritized Communities
[caption id="attachment_83410" align="alignleft" width="460"] United Sound Founder and ED Julie Duty and Famed Composer Omar Thomas[/caption] United Sound, a not-for-profit organization that provides students with disabilities equal access to the…
Submissions for Bands at NAMM Closes December 9
The 2023 NAMM Show is calling musical acts of all genres to showcase their talents during The NAMM Show, held April 13-15 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California.…
Buffet Crampon Announces Innovative 'Clarimate' Silent Clarinet System
Buffet Crampon is pleased to announce the launch of ClariMate, an innovative and revolutionary new digital clarinet mute designed to allow clarinetists of all ages and abilities the opportunity to…
D'Addario Woodwinds Launches 'Reed Finder'
D’Addario Woodwinds launches Reed Finder, a first-of-its-kind, interactive tool designed for woodwind musicians to find the perfect reed for their set-up. Just in time for back to school, the Reed Finder is…
The Guitar Center Music Foundation Replaces Instruments for Marrero Middle School Band in New Orleans
[caption id="attachment_83085" align="alignleft" width="460"] Students of the Marrero Middle School band performing “When the Saints Go Marching In” with members of the Preservation Hall Jazz Band at the school on…
National Association for Music Education Launches Fiscal Year—and School Year—with Renewed Advocacy Efforts and Coalition-Building
This fall, the National Association for Music Education (NAfME) welcomed several new members to the Music Education Policy Roundtable (hereafter, the Roundtable), a public policy coalition consisting of more than…
JodyJazz Introduces the World’s First Hand-Hammered Saxophone Mouthpiece
JodyJazz, Inc. has announced the introduction of the world’s first hand-hammered saxophone mouthpiece, the new JodyJazz HH Tenor model. Since Jody Espina first began designing his JodyJazz mouthpieces, he has…
Coming Soon: New Suzuki Cello Volume One Recordings from Alfred Music
Alfred Music and The International Suzuki Cello Committee are pleased to present new recordings of Suzuki Cello School Volume One by Yumi Kendall in collaboration with pianist Natalie Zhu. The…
Introducing Meraki Flutes
After 12 years as a flute specialist business, Flute Pro Shop (FPS) has recognized three major issues for flute players looking for a new flute, and has developed solutions for…