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Band & Orchestra October 7, 2016

Kanstul Committee Trumpet

Kanstul is announced that the Committee Trumpet is back. Based on their original design, they are now handcrafting a re-issue of this trumpet as the Model 1603. The Committee adheres…

MMR Staff
Oct 7, 2016
Band & Orchestra October 3, 2016

Aluna George Employs Bandit Lites

Aluna George, the electronic music duo hailing from London hit the American touring and festival circuit outfitted with gear from Bandit Lites.   Working with lighting designer Eric Baum, Bandit…

MMR Staff
Oct 3, 2016
Band & Orchestra September 30, 2016

Eastman Music to Distribute Backun Clarinets

Eastman Music Company has announced that they have entered into a longterm exclusive distribution agreement with Backun Musical Services, manufacturer of clarinets and woodwind accessories, to bring the Backun line…

MMR Staff
Sep 30, 2016
Band & Orchestra September 16, 2016

Hal Leonard Modern Saxophone Techniques

Hal Leonard Modern Saxophone Techniques by Frank Catalano teaches the developing player how to learn. Listening, exploring, writing original music, and trial and error are some of the methods threaded…

MMR Staff
Sep 16, 2016
Band & Orchestra September 16, 2016

BandLab Acquires MONO

BandLab announced that it has acquired MONO Creators Inc., the San Francisco-based design studio that creates instrument cases, straps, and accessories for gigging musicians. Together, BandLab’s social, digital tools for…

MMR Staff
Sep 16, 2016
Band & Orchestra September 14, 2016

Bandit Lites Adds More Elation Gear to Inventory

Bandit Lites has increased its touring inventory with more gear, this time adding Elation’s ACL 360i. Jake Tickle, Bandit Lites director of technical services, praised the ACL 360i as a…

MMR Staff
Sep 14, 2016
Band & Orchestra September 9, 2016

BandLab acquires accessories firm

BandLab, the Singapore-based social music-making platform, has acquired MONO Creators, a San Francisco-based design studio that creates high-end instrument cases, straps and accessories for gigging musicians.  BandLab and MONO will…

MMR Staff
Sep 9, 2016
Band & Orchestra September 8, 2016

D'Addario rolls out pan-European woodwind program

D’Addario Woodwinds has expanded its Clinician Program to involve nine new countries, including Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Luxemburg, The Netherlands, Spain, and Sweden. Previously only available in the US,…

MMR Staff
Sep 8, 2016
Band & Orchestra September 1, 2016

Hayes Named Southeast Sales Rep for Sax Dakota and Phaeton Trumpets

Peter LaPlaca, president/PJLA Music Sales of Barrington, Illinois recently announced the expanded responsibilities of David Hayes, Southeast USA sales representative for Sax Dakota and Phaeton Trumpets. Hayes will be coordinating…

MMR Staff
Sep 1, 2016
Band & Orchestra August 26, 2016

D’Addario Woodwinds Rebrand Rico and Royal Product Lines

D’Addario Woodwinds announces the rebranding of their Rico and Royal woodwinds products to include the “by D'Addario” endorsement. Rico, now Rico by D'Addario, reeds are unfiled, while Royal by D’Addario…

MMR Staff
Aug 26, 2016
Band & Orchestra August 22, 2016

Phaeton PHT-2060 Trumpet

This newest Phaeton PHT-2060 trumpet model comes complete with “Triple Play” adjustable weighted mouthpiece receiver which replaces all existing mouthpiece add-on weights. It includes 3 screw-in inserts of select alloys:…

MMR Staff
Aug 22, 2016