KHS America is proud to present the Alianza Académica, a unique opportunity for school programs to join a vibrant community of top educators, artists, ensembles, and music retailers, along with leading mariachi, conjunto, and Regional Mexican music programs nationwide. In celebration of this new program, KHSA will also host a free virtual festival to showcase school ensembles.
Since 2017, the offerings and activity of the Alliance program have provided next-level support to school band programs throughout the country. Now, with the growing popularity of Regional Mexican music and its increasing adoption in educational programs, the KHS America family of brands, including HOHNER, H. Jimenez, Hercules, Jupiter, XO and Mapex, strive to strengthen the connection between Latino musical heritage and the next generation of musicians.
When schools join the KHS America Alianza Académica, they will receive access to benefits intended to enhance the experience of students, promote program growth, and bring attention to the great things that educators are doing to pass along this musical heritage. Benefits will include access to exclusive resources from renowned educators, purchase rewards, clinician or artist appearance support, and national exposure for member schools. This is offered in close cooperation with the best music retailers in the country in order to foster important relationships between educators, KHSA, and other businesses that support music education.
To celebrate this new Alianza Académica, KHS America is hosting a free virtual festival, inviting schools to submit video entries in one of three categories: Middle School Mariachi, High School Mariachi, or Conjunto/Regional Mexican/Open.
The KHS America Alianza Académica Virtual Festival supports and salutes schools across the United States as they showcase their Latin music ensembles. This free, virtual event provides schools with expert feedback from renowned educators and rewards top-performing groups with high-quality instruments. By eliminating travel expenses and simplifying the competition process, the festival lifts barriers to participation and empowers schools to focus on delivering an exceptional experience for their students.
Entries for the festival can be submitted between March 10th and April 15th, and prize packages will be awarded to the top three ensembles in each category.
To learn more and enter the contest, please visit academicalliance.com/virtual-festival.
School of Rock Celebrates Major Milestone with Opening of 400th Franchise Location
School of Rock, the global leader in performance-based music education, announces the opening of its 400th franchise location with a new school in Reno, Nevada, marking a monumental milestone in its mission to transform lives through music education. This achievement highlights the brand’s unprecedented growth, industry leadership, and unwavering dedication to its students, franchisees, and global community.
Since its founding in 1998 as a single school in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, School of Rock has evolved into a worldwide phenomenon, operating or developing in 23 international markets. With over 650 schools open or in development and a rapidly expanding student base of over 70,000 aspiring musicians, School of Rock continues to redefine music education with its patented, performance-based curriculum. In 2024, School of Rock bolstered its global footprint through a landmark master franchise agreement for the United Kingdom, expanding into England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.
yond its global expansion, the School of Rock community has made waves on some of the world’s biggest stages, including performances at Bonnaroo, Lollapalooza, and Broadway. School of Rock alumni have also featured prominently in major entertainment projects and gone on to achieve global fame and success.
The opening of the 400th location continues what has already been an extraordinary year for School of Rock. Already in 2025, the brand was recognized with a Top Franchise Award by Franchise Business Review, ranking in the Top 200 Franchises for 2025 based on outstanding franchisee satisfaction. It also earned the title of #1 Children’s Enrichment Franchise in Entrepreneur’s 46th Annual Franchise 500®, marking its fifth consecutive year at the top. In addition, School of Rock was named Best Children’s Services & Education Franchise at the Global Franchise Awards 2025.
With dozens of new school openings on the horizon and ongoing innovations in its curriculum and student programs, School of Rock is poised to build on its legacy of transforming lives through music. This milestone is about more than just franchise development and business success. School of Rock is redefining music education globally, making an impact on countless lives, and inspiring the next generation of rock stars.
Martin Guitar Announces the Martin Artist Showcase Class of 2025
Martin Guitar is proud to introduce the Martin Artist Showcase Class of 2025, a dynamic and diverse group of musicians shaping the future of music.
Launched in 2024, the Martin Artist Showcase was created to celebrate, support, and amplify breakthrough artists who are redefining genres, telling unforgettable stories, and inspiring the next generation of songwriters and performers.
Following the success of the inaugural class, the 2025 lineup features nine extraordinary artists spanning country, folk, Americana, rock, and beyond. Each of these musicians brings a unique voice and perspective to the industry, and Martin is honored to provide them with a platform—and the instruments—to continue sharing their music with the world.
Meet the Martin Artist Showcase Class of 2025
JD Clayton
JD Clayton delivers a timeless blend of country-rock shaped by his Arkansas roots. After years of grinding in Nashville and touring with legends like Dwight Yoakam, Old Crow Medicine Show, and Parker McCollum, Clayton returned home to craft Blue Sky Sundays, a deeply personal and adventurous album that led to his signing with Rounder Records. His music, rich with storytelling and authenticity, resonates with a sound that is both grounded and exhilarating. He is set to tour extensively in 2025.
Karley Scott Collins
Karley Scott Collins pairs ethereal charm with razor-sharp storytelling. Her latest project, Write One—featuring Keith Urban and Charles Kelley—dives deep into heartbreak and self-reflection. A 2024 CMT Next Women of Country honoree, Collins co-produced the album with GRAMMY® winner Nathan Chapman and played multiple instruments throughout. Having toured with icons like Willie Nelson and Dwight Yoakam, she is set to join Urban’s HIGH AND ALIVE TOUR in 2025, further solidifying her place in modern country music.
Kashus Culpepper
Alabama-born singer-songwriter Kashus Culpepper embodies the raw sound of the South. His husky, sandpaper growl tells stories of heartbreak and resilience, first honed during a Navy deployment in Spain. Back home, he built his name in dive bars along the Mississippi Gulf Coast, selling out headline club shows before releasing a single song. Now signed to Big Loud Records, Culpepper has shared stages with Charles Wesley Godwin, Charley Crockett, and NEEDTOBREATHE. His debut album is set to arrive in 2025.
Madi Diaz
GRAMMY-nominated artist Madi Diaz continues to push the boundaries of folk and Americana with her album Weird Faith, exploring love, self-discovery, and transformation. After opening for Harry Styles and later joining his touring band, Diaz has cemented her place as one of the most compelling voices in contemporary music. The deluxe edition of Weird Faith, featuring collaborations with Kacey Musgraves, Lizzy McAlpine, and Lennon Stella, is out now, and she will be headlining a major tour this year.
Wyatt Flores
Wyatt Flores is making waves with his debut album Welcome to the Plains(Island Records). He has performed on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, NPR Music’s Tiny Desk Concert series, and CBS Saturday Morning, while earning accolades from Rolling Stone and NPR. A proud Mexican-American artist from Oklahoma, Flores has amassed over 325 million streams to date. His growing fan base can expect a full slate of live shows and festival appearances in 2025.
Dylan Gossett
Dylan Gossett, a 25-year-old singer-songwriter from Austin, Texas, made his mark in 2023 with his viral hit “Coal,” earning critical acclaim from The New York Times. His raw, heartfelt songwriting has amassed over 700 million career streams. With a 23-city headline tour on the horizon, Gossett is proving to be a force in modern country and folk music, captivating audiences with his storytelling and emotive performances.
Braxton Keith
Braxton Keith is leading a revival of classic honky-tonk country. Raised in Midland, Texas, he honed his sound in Texas dancehalls, blending smooth two-step rhythms with a barbed-wire twang. His 2024 single “Cozy” showcases his fresh take on traditional country, and with more music on the way, Keith is ready to make an even bigger impact in 2025. His highly anticipated album is expected later this year.
Michael Marcagi
Cincinnati-based Michael Marcagi has built a loyal following through grassroots support and honest storytelling. His Warner Records debut EP, American Romance, highlights his folk-rock sensibilities and deep connection with listeners. Rejecting the traditional rock-star persona, Marcagi’s music is refreshingly authentic. He will be taking his signature sound to audiences worldwide as he embarks on an extensive tour in 2025.
Michigander
With over 60 million streams and praise from NPR, Paste, Consequence, SPIN, and Forbes, Michigander has established himself as a force in alternative music. His self-titled debut album, released February 7, 2025, follows a successful career of radio hits and festival appearances at Lollapalooza and Shaky Knees. His upcoming tour will see him playing venues across North America and Europe.
Visit martinguitar.com for more on the Martin Artist Showcase.
Roland Achieves ‘B’ Score in the CDP Climate Change Report 2024
Roland Corporation, a world leader in music creation and musical and multimedia product manufacturing, announces its newly accredited “B” score in the 2024 climate change survey conducted by CDP, the world’s only independent environmental research and information disclosure system. Widely recognized as the global standard for corporate environmental reporting for 25 years, the UK-based international non-profit organization CDP surveys and discloses the results of the environmental initiatives of more than 24,000 companies worldwide. The “B” rating achieved by Roland is considered “Management” level and indicates that CDP evaluated Roland as a company that is “managing and working on its own environmental risks and impacts.”
As a voluntary CDP survey participant, Roland is expressing its commitment to accountability and transparency for its environmental impact and its willingness to track, manage, and reduce carbon emissions for a more sustainable future. Founded in 1972 in Osaka, Japan, Roland has contributed to the sustainable development of society for decades by driving innovation and inspiring creativity within music and video cultures. At the same time, these artistic cultures rely on the stability and prosperity of the environment and society to thrive.
Roland is continuously working to strengthen its sustainability contributions through traditional industries and creative cultures and to make meaningful efforts to solve social issues such as climate change and human rights—always striving to achieve a sustainable society. The teams at Roland also live by a simple but powerful ambition—WE DESIGN THE FUTURE—believing that when innovation meets creativity, the results can be remarkable.
To learn more about Roland’s sustainability initiatives, visit https://www.roland.com/global/sustainability/.
Majestic Percussion Expands Artist Roster with Hall of Fame Percussionist Terri Haley
Accomplished percussionist and arranger Terri Haley has joined the Majestic Percussion artist roster. With over 35 years of experience in performance and instruction, Haley’s extensive background in drum and bugle corps, percussion ensembles, and music education makes her a valuable addition to the Majestic artist roster.
Haley earned a B.S. degree in Nuclear Medicine, as well as a B.A. and M.M. in Percussion Performance from the University of Nevada—Las Vegas. Her musical journey began with the piano, but it was percussion that truly captured her passion in high school. Haley spent a cumulative seven years as a member of the Marion Cadets, Velvet Knights, and Blue Devils before moving on to teach the Velvet Knights with Paul Rennick and Tom and Catherine Float. She has also instructed and arranged for top groups like the Troopers and Seattle Cascades. She was inducted into the Blue Devils Hall of Fame in recognition of her contributions. Her work extends beyond the drum corps to include writing for and instructing high school indoor drumlines, marching band drumlines, and various percussion ensembles nationwide.
In addition to performing, Haley has been an advocate for percussion education and wellness. She has presented at Percussive Arts Society conventions, contributed articles and exercises to Percussive Notes, and served as Vice President of the PAS Nevada chapter. Haley currently teaches instrumental music in the Clark County School District and operates a private percussion studio in Henderson, NV.
Haley has a deep appreciation for Majestic’s craftsmanship. She highlights one of her favorite instruments, the Synthetic Bar Xylophone, saying, “The woodgrain-print bars produce clear tones with minimal overtones, and the solid, streamlined frame makes setup and breakdown effortless.”
Sennheiser joins North American Spectrum Alliance
Sennheiser has announced that the company has joined the North American Spectrum Alliance, a project of the non-profit North American Broadcasters Association (NABA) committed to identifying and taking action on technical and operational issues affecting radio and television broadcasters in Canada, Mexico and the United States. The alliance unites broadcasters, rightsholders, venues, and the entertainment industry to protect the critical radio spectrum used for broadcasting, wireless microphones, cameras, and other production tools – a goal that Sennheiser has been actively pursuing, too, both as a company and as a member of various associations.
The North American Spectrum Alliance presents a strong, unified voice for spectrum retention in a broadcast and production environment that is marked by recent spectrum reallocations and plans for potential additional UHF auctions. With ongoing encroachment from mobile services (IMT) and unlicensed devices, the association takes action to safeguard the resources that power content creation and delivery.
Rebecca Hanson, director-general of NABA says, “We believe that users of media spectrum in North America need to band together to defend all aspects of spectrum that the industry needs, and wireless audio is an essential part of this effort. We are delighted to welcome Sennheiser as a new member to the North American Spectrum Alliance. Their long-standing global advocacy for radio spectrum and leadership in wireless technologies will significantly strengthen our collective efforts.”
Dr. Andreas Wilzeck, head of Spectrum Policy and Standards at Sennheiser, emphasizes that Sennheiser’s commitment extends beyond technology, with the company fostering close collaborations with customers, end users, partners, industry leaders, and regulatory bodies: “Our strategy revolves around forging meaningful alliances across industries, actively participating in standardization efforts, and engaging in regulatory discussions. This approach allows us to effectively articulate and serve common interests, ultimately driving progress for our customers and the entire audio industry. Joining the North American Spectrum Alliance is a natural progression of this commitment, and we hope our decision will inspire others to follow suit.”
For Joe Ciaudelli, director of Spectrum and Innovation for Sennheiser in the USA, collaboration is key, too: “We firmly believe in the strength of collective action as we safeguard the TV-UHF band, which stands as the world’s most successful spectrum sharing ecosystem. Simultaneously, we’re actively pursuing additional frequency options and spearheading technological innovations like WMAS to fuel growth. This unified approach is not just important—it’s imperative. We cannot afford fragmentation among various interest groups. NABA’s initiative in bringing stakeholders together is commendable, and we’re fully committed to this collaborative journey.”
Protect (that which creates) what you love
While the term “spectrum” may sound abstract for many people, it is a prerequisite for creating, experiencing and disseminating the content and live events we all have come to love. Spectrum enables the content that mobile and streaming services rely on. Wireless technology is behind the concert of a mega-star or an intimate gig in a club; it delivers the passion and excitement of sports to fans across the globe. Celebrations, theatre performances, live events, theme parks, exhibitions – all have come to rely on wireless to immerse their guests in a vivid, captivating experience. Entertainment, news gathering, exciting movies, documentaries: they are produced using wireless technology. Behind all of this is the radio spectrum – a resource that is as finite as it is precious, and which is harnessed with expertise and care by professional users.
Join to make a difference
Rebecca Hanson extends an invitation: “We welcome all users of media spectrum, be they large or small, to join the Spectrum Alliance. Together, we can protect the future of wireless content creation.”
Visit https://nabanet.com/naspa/ for more information. To inquire about joining the Spectrum Alliance, contact Rayne Morgan at [email protected]. Membership in NABA is not required to join the Alliance.
Shure Scores Major Victory Against Product Counterfeiting Network
Shure Incorporated, a global leader in audio electronics and technology, has collaborated with two other international audio equipment brands to address a network in China engaged in the large-scale manufacture and export of counterfeit products, including microphones, headphones, and amplifiers.
In May 2023, Shure received information about a network of nine entities in China exporting counterfeit audio equipment to Southeast Asia. The network operated more than 80 separate online stores selling to customers in Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Philippines.
Shure, working through IP services business Rouse and its strategic partner firm, Lusheng, collaborated with two other audio equipment manufacturers to launch coordinated action against the counterfeit operation.
China’s police force in the province, the Guangdong Province Public Security Bureau (PSB) launched simultaneous raids against the targets, seizing counterfeit products onsite at several locations in August 2023. The PSB investigated the trading company at the heart of the network and through careful forensics, discovered records showing more than $1.7 million USD in sales of counterfeit products from various international brands, including nearly $900,000 USD of counterfeit Shure products.
The case concluded in December 2024 with seven suspects sentenced to imprisonment ranging from two to four and a half years and fines totaling $1.1 million USD. Shure and one other participating brand also concluded settlement agreements with the suspects for considerable compensation.
“We are grateful to China’s PSB, prosecutors, and courts for showing determination to fight these counterfeit crimes,” said Eric McAlpine, Shure’s Vice President and Chief Legal Officer. “Counterfeit products hurt everyone, including customers and authorized retailers, and we will continue to protect our brand from these illegal activities. Shure has been in business for 100 years and we want our customers to experience the quality of a genuine Shure product.”
Shure recommends customers only purchase Shure products through authorized retailers.
Los Angeles’ Iconic Sound Factory Installs Custom Mains with KRK and Legendary Acoustician George Augspurger
Originally opened in the early 1960s as Moonglow Records, The Sound Factory name was coined by Producer David Hassinger, who purchased the studio in 1969. A little over a decade later, the studio was sold to Sunset Sound Recorders’ owners Paul and Tutti Camarata, who ran the facility until it was sold in 2017. After 60 years of serving the music industry, LA’s Sound Factory boasts a history of working with some of the world’s greatest artists. Among these are Marvin Gaye, the Jackson 5, and Linda Ronstadt in the 60s and 70s; Sheryl Crow and Red Hot Chili Peppers at the turn of the century; Doja Cat, SZA, and Mark Ronson, as well as artists currently working with Sound Factory’s own record label.
In an effort to keep up with the changes in technology and musical styles, the studio’s current leadership sought to upgrade the space while still paying homage to its history. In doing so, they connected with George Augspurger to create new mains for the facility’s two recording studios. The legendary acoustician and speaker designer had previously designed aspects of the Sound Factory during its expansion in the 1970s, and his experience in the studio was a perfect complement to the upgrade. After designing the new custom mains, Augspurger worked in collaboration with Craig Hockenberry, Gibson Director of Product Development, Pro Audio, to have the speakers built. Augspurger’s expansive pro audio knowledge, coupled with Hockenberry’s expertise in designing and building Gibson’s KRK monitors, proved to be ideal for this unique project.
“After they had run the studio for about a year, [the present owners] asked me what would be involved in designing custom monitors for Studio A, the original room,” says Augspurger. “The room itself was one that I had designed, but it [now] had standard commercial monitors in it. So, using the components of the so-called ‘Augspurger monitor,’ we created a design for the room. Then, more recently, they wanted to upgrade the monitors in Studio B. The same design was physically able to be accommodated [in both rooms,] so we went ahead and [designed] the retrofit in Studio B as well.”
L-Acoustics and d&b audiotechnik Launch Dedicated Milan Manager Website
Following the successful launch of Milan Manager at InfoComm 2024, d&b audiotechnik and L-Acoustics announce the launch of milanmanager.com, a dedicated website for accessing this innovative network management solution. The platform serves as a unified resource for audio professionals and manufacturers seeking to implement Milan/AVB networks across various applications. The website provides a centralized, manufacturer-neutral location where all users can download Milan Manager software free of charge. The launch of a dedicated Milan Manager website coincides with the release of Milan Manager V2.0. This major upgrade includes many new features, the most significant being the addition of an advanced offline mode that enables the pre-configuration of Milan/AVB networks using an embedded library of certified products. Designs can then be saved as a file for future use or directly applied to the devices once they are connected to the network.
The introduction of milanmanager.com and Milan Manager V2.0 marks a significant step in promoting the widespread adoption of Milan/AVB technology. Recently recognized by Mix Magazine with the Best of Show award, the Milan Converged Media Network specification and certification continues to demonstrate its value to the professional audio community. This initiative demonstrates both companies’ commitment to fostering an open ecosystem that benefits the entire professional audio industry.
d&b audiotechnik and L-Acoustics remain actively committed to receiving feedback from the professional audio industry, particularly members of the Avnu Alliance. This ongoing dialogue ensures Milan Manager continues to evolve to meet the needs of the broader professional audio community.
Milan Manager continues to be free to use and provides essential features including automatic device discovery, streamlined network configuration, and real-time status monitoring. The software’s intuitive interface allows users to efficiently manage Milan/AVB networks of any scale while maintaining optimal performance.
For more information and to download Milan Manager, visit: https://milanmanager.com/
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Hal Leonard has announced the departure of David Jahnke, senior vice president, North America, after more than 30 years with the company. Stepping into new leadership roles, Tom Gierke, chief growth officer for Sales and Education, will oversee B2B sales alongside Timothy Cose, head of Global Strategic Sales Operations.
Jahnke, who began his Hal Leonard career as a telesales representative in 1993, played a pivotal role in building and expanding the company’s sales division during a period of significant global growth and digital transformation. Beyond his contributions to Hal Leonard, he has been deeply involved in the music industry, serving on the boards of the Music Achievement Council and the Retail Print Music Dealers Association, as well as being a beloved member of NAMM’s legendary show band, Printz.
Reflecting on his tenure, Jahnke shared, “When I first started working at Hal Leonard, I discovered the deep satisfaction of helping our customers, and I’ve been lucky to spend my career ever since doing what I love. Working with the best sales team in the industry and forming lasting friendships with our retail partners has been a privilege. I’m proud of what Hal Leonard has accomplished in my 32 years here, and I’m extremely excited to see where Muse Group/Hal Leonard will go in the next 32.”
For the past six months, Jahnke has been working closely with the new leadership team to ensure a smooth transition.
New Leadership Team
Tom Gierke, who joined Muse Group and Hal Leonard in 2024, brings a dynamic background as a percussionist, educator, and sales leader. During his 13-year tenure at Google, he played a pivotal leadership role in shaping the company’s education business, driving strategy, partnerships, and transformation to the EDU tech sector. Now, he spearheads initiatives to develop new strategies, programs, and technology to fuel Hal Leonard’s growth in sales, education, and partnerships.
Timothy Cose, a 16-year Hal Leonard veteran, has been promoted to Head of Global Strategic Sales Operations. With experience spanning both the Sales and Finance teams, he will focus on implementing advanced analytics tools to equip sales reps and customers with the best data to drive business growth.
Gierke expressed his enthusiasm for the future, stating, “What drives great musicians to push boundaries and perfect their craft is the pursuit of the impossible—turning effort into virtuosity. We have a leadership team full of people with that same passion, committed to exponentially growing the number of music learners, teachers, and creators. This team is poised to help our sales reps and retail partners unlock even more potential in print music and gear.”
Larry Morton, Muse Group Executive Board advisor, said, “I’m extremely grateful to David, not only for 30+ years of leadership excellence at the company but for developing the partnership mentality that has been our trademark in the industry. David also did incredible integration work over the past year after Hal Leonard joined Muse Group. During the transition, David worked closely with Tom Gierke, who is perfectly suited to take our business to the next level. I am supremely confident in Tom and our global sales team.”
With this dynamic new leadership team, Hal Leonard reaffirms its commitment to serving the music industry with innovation, expertise, and a passion for helping retailers thrive.
Eastern Acoustic Works (EAW®), a leading innovator of professional loudspeaker systems and technologies, announces the hire of Mark Posgay as vice president of Global Sales. In this newly created role, Posgay will assume the management of EAW’s global sales channel. He will be responsible for leading and scaling global sales teams, building strategic partnerships and ensuring the organization’s sales operations are aligned for growth.
“Under Mark’s leadership, we look forward to growing and strengthening our sales partner network and maintaining healthy and predictable sales performance, the fuel for our business,” says T.J. Smith, president of Eastern Acoustic Works. “I am pleased to welcome him to the executive leadership team at EAW.”
Posgay has been a part of the professional audio industry for over 20 years where he has held multiple global sales roles. Most recently he worked at Sennheiser as the global sales VP for professional audio. In this role he directed global oversight of the company’s professional audio business unit’s sales and business development team. Posgay has also previously worked in sales at HARMAN International, Monster Cable and MARS Music.
American Music & Sound (AM&S) is excited to announce the appointment of Erin Parisi to their Music Industry Internship Program in partnership with Women in AV/IT (WAVIT).
Parisi enters the program as a working professional for over a decade. Formally educated in Audio Engineering from Clemson University, Parisi has lived and worked in Los Angeles since 2013.
Hiring Parisi demonstrates the eager continuation of efforts between WAVIT and Exertis | JAM’s American Music & Sound (AM&S) division, geared towards diversifying the AV/IT industry and providing career opportunities for professionals of all backgrounds.
“AM&S has seen incredible success in so many aspects of our partnership with WAVIT,” said Jeff Hawley, marketing director for American Music and Sound. “Our past interns in the program have been such an integral part of the marketing team, providing new insights through their market research projects and stepping up to tackle a wide range of campaigns and content creation initiatives. I’m excited to work with Erin to apply her unique background and audio production skillset in cool ways!”
In her spare time, Parisi creates her own music under the DJ moniker Crescendoll. She also heads a boutique record label, Shadow Wulf Records, which engages her passion for curating world class talent, and marketing and delivering music to the masses on a global scale.
The WAVIT internship works tirelessly toward promoting gender diversity, inclusivity, and fostering a supportive environment for women in the AV/IT industry. “WAVIT was formed to actively promote, empower, support, and attract women to the AV and IT industries through a variety of initiatives,” says Althea Ricketts, WAVIT president and vice president of corporate initiatives at Shure. “This internship and mentoring program is vital to not only attracting but retaining new female talent.”
As a female in the professional AV industry for over a decade, Parisi is a great fit for a program such as this. “This internship comes at a time where I am looking to pivot in my career, and the experience provided by WAVIT and American Music & Sound is incredibly valuable as I make this shift. I look forward to all that I will learn, and especially from other women in the industry.”
The Music People (parent company of the On-Stage brand and distributor of more than 250 pro-audio, video, lighting, and accessories brands) has announced three promotions in their sales department.
Jeremy Payne, who previously held the position of senior director of Sales, has been promoted to vice president of Sales. Matt Payne, formerly a key account manager, is now Pro-AVL sales manager. Ethan Wesley’s promotion sees him advance from sales coordinator to key account manager.
Speaking on all three appointments, president and CEO of The Music People, Tom Tedesco, said, “We are thrilled to recognize the outstanding contributions of Jeremy, Matt, and Ethan with these well-earned promotions. Jeremy’s long-standing dedication and leadership have been invaluable, and we are excited to see him step into the role of vice president of Sales. Matt’s promotion to Pro-AVL sales manager marks not only a new chapter in his career but also his addition to our leadership team. Ethan’s transition to key account manager reflects his hard work and commitment to serving our customers. We are confident that all three will continue to drive our success in their new roles.”
