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Band & Orchestra January 20, 2016

Jupiter JAS700 Student Alto and JTS700 Student Tenor Saxophones

 While retaining design elements intended to accommodate the playability and durability requirements of beginning band, these instruments feature the professional look of lacquered body and keys. This updated look, combined…

MMR Staff
Jan 20, 2016
Band & Orchestra January 4, 2016

Vandoren Introduces V21 Saxophone Reed

In December 2015, Vandoren officially introduced the new V21 saxophone reeds to the U.S.  Receptions were held at Lincoln Center and the brand new Los Angeles Vandoren Musician’s Advisory Studio to celebrate…

MMR Staff
Jan 4, 2016
Band & Orchestra December 23, 2015

British Band Instruments expands international reach

The British Band Instrument Company will be distributing QuikLok Stands and Eko Guitars in the Middle East and Africa plus Acus Sound Engineering in the Middle East, Africa, India and…

MMR Staff
Dec 23, 2015
Band & Orchestra December 18, 2015

Vandoren Introduces V21 Saxophone Reeds

After experiencing the success of the V21 Bb Clarinet reed, Vandoren has expanded the line to include alto and tenor saxophone as well. Utilizing a unique conical design, the V21…

MMR Staff
Dec 18, 2015
Band & Orchestra November 4, 2015

New Training School for Guitar Techs and Luthiers

 “We're proud to announce the launch of Guitar Services Workshop,” says Nashville luthier John LeVan. “Our workshops are designed to help guitarists start a new career by providing hands-on training…

MMR Staff
Nov 4, 2015
Band & Orchestra November 3, 2015

Strings & Things – Gatchell Violins

Under the “about us” section of the Gatchell website you will see a section labeled “Our Mission.” There are a few paragraphs explaining a number of things the company is…

MMR Staff
Nov 3, 2015
Band & Orchestra October 16, 2015

Perri's boosts licensed band accessories range

Canadian company Perri’s has launched a new range of licensed guitar straps and picks, featuring images of Nirvana, Kiss, Soundgarden and The Doors. The new straps are an addition to…

MMR Staff
Oct 16, 2015
Band & Orchestra October 15, 2015

BPM running Toytopia DJ school

DJ show BPM is to host a BPM DJ School at the 2015 Toytopia toy show, at the Exhibition Centre Liverpool later this month.  Running from 24th-26th October, Toytopia is…

MMR Staff
Oct 15, 2015
Band & Orchestra October 6, 2015

Musikmesse to host Emergenza band competition finals

Musikmesse has added emerging bands competition Emergenza, to its show schedule. The contest attracts around 3,000 bands from 20 countries every year. As well as making a financial contribution to…

MMR Staff
Oct 6, 2015
Band & Orchestra September 3, 2015

Olympus backs bands with free equipment offer

Olympus is making a new OM-D E-M5 Mark II system camera and an LS-100 PCM Recorder available to up-and-coming bands for a period of at least two months, free of…

MMR Staff
Sep 3, 2015
Band & Orchestra September 3, 2015

Alphayue Violin Strings

Don’t settle for solid steel strings any longer!  Thomastik-Infeld is proud to introduce Alphayue – the first string in a student’s journey.  Their advanced synthetic core delivers a rich, colorful sound…

MMR Staff
Sep 3, 2015