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News November 30, 2013

21st Annual Dealers’ Choice Awards

As the Dealers’ Choice Awards enter their third decade, we see amongst the 2013 winners some familiar faces, some newcomers, and the return of champions from years past.While 2012 seemed…

MMR Staff
Nov 30, 2013
News November 24, 2013

Hal Leonard Expands Presence at NAMM

For the 2014 NAMM Show in Anaheim, Hal Leonard is increasing its presence from its longtime 50' x 80' digs in Hall C to a spacious new 80' x 80'…

MMR Staff
Nov 24, 2013
News November 24, 2013

Van Oppen and Bradley Join Zildjian Marketing and Sales Team

Rick van Oppen and Michael Bradley have joined Zildjian’s marketing and sales team. Rick van Oppen is now regional sales manager, sharing responsibilities for the Company’s sales in Europe and reporting…

MMR Staff
Nov 24, 2013
News November 24, 2013

NAMM Partners with CMS for Job Listing Service

NAMM and The College Music Society (CMS) have partnered to give NAMM members the opportunity to advertise job openings to CMS members.  CMS, an international service organization for music students…

MMR Staff
Nov 24, 2013
News November 24, 2013

Conn Named USA Sales Manager for Altus

KHS America, USA distributor of Altus and Azumi flutes, welcomes Chiarra Conn to their team as their USA sales manager.  Chiarra brings both professional music performance and music industry experience…

MMR Staff
Nov 24, 2013
News November 18, 2013

Vic Firth Celebrates 50th at PASIC

With so many big names in the percussion industry in the same town at the same time, the drumming community seized the opportunity to throw a gala honoring the 50th anniversary…

MMR Staff
Nov 18, 2013
News November 17, 2013

D’Addario Showroom Opens in Manhattan

On November 13, D’Addario opened a posh new showroom in the heart of Manhattan featuring D’Addario Orchestral Strings and Woodwinds products. To celebrate the grand opening, D’Addario hosted a soiree…

MMR Staff
Nov 17, 2013
News November 17, 2013

Les Paul Foundation Bestows Grant on Ramapo College

Ramapo College of New Jersey will build a state-of-the-art music studio that will educate the musical luminaries of the future in a hybrid facility that bridges the worlds of analog…

MMR Staff
Nov 17, 2013
News November 17, 2013

KHS America Takes a Step in MAP Price Monitoring

KHS America has taken a step to more effectively administer MAP pricing by partnering with an industry leader in MAP price management.  “Protecting the value of the KHS family of…

MMR Staff
Nov 17, 2013