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News November 16, 2014

Trade Regrets: Jerry Freed

Jerry Freed, MI and audio industry icon and founder of Gator Cases, passed away on November 13, after a bout with cancer. He was 74. After college, Freed spent several years…

MMR Staff
Nov 16, 2014
News November 15, 2014

NAMM Foundation Increases Access to Top Youth Arts Programs

The NAMM Foundation is empowering life-enriching, after-school arts programs through a new partnership with the National Arts and Humanities Youth Program (NAHYP) Awards. During a White House ceremony on November…

MMR Staff
Nov 15, 2014
News November 15, 2014

Sennheiser to Open ‘Pop Up’ Stores

In anticipation of the holiday season, Sennheiser will open two temporary concept stores in the U.S., running from November 22nd to December 28th. To increase consumer awareness of Sennheiser brand,…

MMR Staff
Nov 15, 2014
News November 15, 2014

Taylor Opens Artist Showroom at Soundcheck Nashville

On Tuesday, November 4, Taylor Guitars celebrated the opening of its new Nashville offices with an industry-and artist-filled open house. The new offices are located in the legendary Soundcheck facility,…

MMR Staff
Nov 15, 2014
News November 15, 2014

Trade Regrets: Larry Moody

Larry Moody, past president of the Gemeinhart Flute Company, passed away on October 18th.Moody began his career in the music industry as a retailer working for Ziggy Coyle in Ohio.…

MMR Staff
Nov 15, 2014
News November 14, 2014

SLM’s Craig Denny Promoted to Vice President, B&O

St. Louis Music has promoted Craig Denny to the newly created position of vice president – Band & Orchestra.  In this new role, Denny will be focusing band and orchestra…

MMR Staff
Nov 14, 2014
News November 11, 2014

Yamaha ‘Test Drive A Hybrid’ Retail Promo Returns

In late October, Yamaha once again kicked off its national “Test Drive A Hybrid” promotion to acquaint more consumers with its groundbreaking series of “hybrid” pianos. The growing family of instruments—namely,…

MMR Staff
Nov 11, 2014
News November 10, 2014

2015 NAMM U Lineup

One hundred and twenty-five educational sessions infuse insights and inspiration into the 2015 NAMM Show, January 22-25, 2015. Members attending the show have access to a supercharged lineup of educational…

MMR Staff
Nov 10, 2014
News November 10, 2014

New CT Clamp from TRUSST

The new TRUSST CT-Tent Clamp attaches firmly to the slots on clear span tent Keder beams, so items can be suspended from it securely without requiring extra trussing.“We introduced the…

MMR Staff
Nov 10, 2014
News November 7, 2014

Foster Family Music Center to Close

After 30 years of serving the Mississippi Valley region, the Foster family will turn their energies towards personal pursuits and close their 8,000 square foot store on December 20. Foster…

MMR Staff
Nov 7, 2014