The Sax Dakota Straight Tenor Saxophone
Since the tube of this unique saxophone is straight, the structure of its sound is organized, not only by the shape of the tube, but also by you, the player.…
The Time is Now – ESSA Passage Opens Up Opportunities for School Music Programs
I write this article for the March issue of MMR on President’s Day as the snow is falling in New York. Halfway through the month of February, it feels like…
Rovner Products – From the Dark, Small Things Turned Big in the World of Woodwinds
A ligature is no small thing. It’s the company motto, and the initial building block that started Rovner Products, a highly innovative company that makes accessories for woodwinds that is…
ROUNDTABLE: The clarinet market
Always a strong segment within the band and orchestral market, clarinet sales have been particularly strong of late. MMR recently spoke with four major suppliers to learn what trends are shaping the craftsmanship,…
Vandoren Clarinet Reed Mix Card
Vandoren already offers clarinetists a variety of reeds to choose from beyond the Traditional reed – the V12, 56 rue Lepic, and the new V21. To help players find their…
Between the Bell and the Mouthpiece: Clarinet Suppliers Discuss Trends in the Market
Always a strong segment within the band & orchestral market, clarinet sales have been particularly strong of late. MMR recently spoke with four major suppliers to learn what trends are…
SLM Appoints MacBlane Communications Director for Band & Orchestra
St. Louis Music (SLM) has announced that Adam MacBlane has been appointed to the newly created position of communications director – Band & Orchestra. In his new role, MacBlane will…
Sakae adds Clean Bandit drummer to artist list
Sakae continues to grow its roster of artists, adding Clean Bandit drummer, Luke Patterson. The band have had much global success in recent years and their chart topping single Rather…
Cannonball Limited Edition 20th Anniversary Saxophone Models
Cannonball Musical Instruments is celebrating their 20th year with two limited-time anniversary models: The Big Bell Stone Series Anniversary Edition and the Vintage Reborn Series Anniversary Edition. The first model…
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…
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…
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…