Zildjian Names Sapienza Executive VP
The Zildjian Company has announced Mark Sapienza will join its management team as executive vice president, overseeing the company’s sales, marketing, and product management functions worldwide. …
NAMM Foundation Accepting Applications for 2014 President’s Innovation Award
The NAMM Foundation is accepting applications at www.nammfoundation.org for its 2014 President’s Innovation Award to support undergraduate and graduate students pursuing careers in the music products industry.The cash award supports qualified college…
Dave Matthews Sax Player Jeff Coffin Joins Rico
[caption id="attachment_47835" align="alignleft"]Jeff Coffin[/caption]D’Addario and Rico recently announced the addition of saxophonist Jeff Coffin to the Rico artist roster. Coffin is an internationally recognized saxophonist, bandleader, composer and educator. For…
Sonaré Pro Brass Names Allen Sales Director
Sonaré Pro Brass is pleased to welcome Steve Allen as Brass Sales Director for the Sonaré and E.K. Blessing product lines. Allen brings over forty years of experience in the music industry, having held…
Anthem Names Sarcia Director of Sales
Anthem Musical Instruments has appointed Frank Sarcia as director of sales. Sarcia has worked in the music products industry for over 25 years, holding sales management positions for many companies…
Fender Names Price VP of North American Sales
Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) has appointed Tony Price to the position of vice president of North American sales.In this role, Price will have sales responsibility for FMI and specialty…
Yamaha Names Fisher Marketing Manager for Electronic Drums
Yamaha Corporation of America (YCA) has appointed Steven Fisher to the position of marketing manager for electronic drums. His primary responsibility will be to advance the market for the company’s…
Fishman Names Kronewitter Key Accounts Manager
As part of a concerted effort to grow and optimize their sales team, Fishman has recruited Ron Kronewitter as key accounts manager. In his new position, Kronewitter will be responsible…
D'Addario Names Rick Drumm and John D'Addario III Co-Presidents
D'Addario & Company, Inc. recently revealed a new organizational structure designed to reinforce the leadership of the company in the face of today’s dynamic and global economy. The new corporate structure…
Korg Named Blackstar Distributor in Canada
Korg USA has announced that, as a result of its efforts thus far to build the brand in the U.S., it has been appointed the exclusive distributor for Blackstar products…
Sennheiser Announces Changes to Executive Management Board
[caption id="attachment_47596" align="alignleft"]Daniel and Andreas Sennheiser [/caption]WEDEMARK, Germany — For several years now, two of the co-shareholders of the Sennheiser family business, Daniel and Dr. Andreas Sennheiser have proved themselves…
Fukutome Named President of Yamaha Corporation of America
[caption id="attachment_47405" align="alignleft"]Hitoshi Fukutome[/caption]Hitoshi Fukutome has been named president of Yamaha Corporation of America (YCA). He succeeds Takuya “Tak” Nakata, who will return to Yamaha Corporation Japan (YCJ) to lead…