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KMC Music Appointed as Exclusive U.S. Distributor of Dream Cymbals
Christian Wissmuller | Upfront | May 1, 2018
Pointing to the company's scale, resources, and broad-based network of 6,500 resellers, Dream Cymbals and Gongs has appointed KMC Music to serve as its exclusive United States distribution partner.
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Jones Named Educational Support Manager for SE United States
Christian Wissmuller | People | May 1, 2018
The Conn-Selmer Division of Education has welcomed Dr. Nola Jones as the Southeast Region educational support manager beginning in September of 2018.
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Gibson Files for Bankruptcy Protection
Christian Wissmuller | Upfront | May 1, 2018
Nashville-based Gibson Brands - the corporation behind Baldwin Piano, Wurlitzer, Gibson Pro Audio, and (most significantly) Gibson Guitars - filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Tuesday, May 1.
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Hal Leonard Announces New Global Deal with Eric Whitacre
Christian Wissmuller | Upfront | April 30, 2018
GRAMMY® Award-winning composer and conductor Eric Whitacre and Hal Leonard have announced they have expanded their relationship with a global print and distribution agreement effective July 1.
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‘Roadie For A Day’ Event A Success
Christian Wissmuller | Supplier Scene | April 30, 2018
The Roadie For A Day event held on February 16 was a huge success, according to Sarah Hagan, the Percussion Marketing Council’s Advisory Board Member overseeing the grand finale event from the 2017 International Drum Month campaign contest.
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Korg USA Sponsors MEISA’s Annual Hofstra Music Industry Conference
Christian Wissmuller | Upfront | April 30, 2018
April 6^th marked the Music and Entertainment Student Association’s (MEISA) fourth annual Music Industry Conference hosted at Hofstra University in New York. Korg USA sponsored the cause by providing a variety of gear for their artist showcase including VOX and Blackstar combo amps and a Korg Grandstage piano.
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Vater Percussion Adds Mayorga to Artist Family
Christian Wissmuller | Supplier Scene | April 27, 2018
Vater Percussion has welcomed Roy Mayorga as a Vater Drumstick Artist. Mayorga is the drummer for Stone Sour, and is also a multi-instrumentalist, composer, producer and engineer.
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Bari Woodwinds Announces ‘New Attitude’
Christian Wissmuller | Supplier Scene | April 26, 2018
Both the president Gary Spears and the CEO Ron Van Ostenbridge of Bari Woodwinds have introduced a new attitude at Bari.
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Aguilar Amplification Adds Fisher to Artist Family
Christian Wissmuller | Supplier Scene | April 26, 2018
Aguilar Amplification has added Fishbone bassist Norwood Fisher to their family of endorsing artists.
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Lee Oskar Announces Expansion
Christian Wissmuller | Supplier Scene | April 26, 2018
Lee Oskar has announced a major expansion of the headquarters team and marketing operations for Lee Oskar Harmonicas, which he founded in 1983 in collaboration with Tombo Manufacturing of Japan.
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GC Business Solutions Group Appoints Trimble and Nowak as GC Pro Design Engineers
Christian Wissmuller | People | April 26, 2018
The Business Solutions Group of Guitar Center (GC) announces the appointment of two key personnel - Mike Trimble and Marcin Nowak - as design engineers joining the GC Pro team.
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Taylor Guitars Launches ‘The Ebony Project’
Christian Wissmuller | Upfront | April 25, 2018
Taylor Guitars has launched an engrossing digital experience called The Ebony Project.
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