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An American in Paris Orchestrates with Kurzweil

Now beginning a national tour after its highly-acclaimed 623-performance Broadway run,"An American in Paris" is a classic musical reborn as a modern stage production. Conducted by music director…

Genelec Adds Whitcore, Copley to Sales Force

 Genelec announces two new key hires bolstering the company’s U.S. sales force: John Whitcore has been named territory manager, and Steffenee Copley has been added as Western Region –…

Further research confirms musical brain benefits

It may come as a surprise to some, yet researchers have found that running affects the brain in pretty much the same way as playing a musical instrument.

Finalists Announced for 2017 Music Educator Award Presented by The Recording Academy and The Grammy Foundation

 A total of 10 music teachers from 10 cities across 7 states have been announced as finalists for the Music Educator Award™ presented by The Recording Academy® and…

35th Annual America’s Top Music Chains

As the dealers represented in this report are privately held, the data being presented in “America’s Top Chains” was supplied by the companies, themselves. In other instances, MMR…

Claman steps up as Carroll takes Focusrite reins

Avid has shuffled its senior management, with Tim Claman (pictured), vice president, platform and solutions, now responsible for Avid’s audio solutions, following former VP of audio products Tim Carroll's departure to become Focusrite…

Bassboss powers in with new SV8 speaker

US-based powered loudspeaker manufacturer Bassboss aims to bridge the gap between live and studio speaker performance with its new SV8 Powered MicroMain. 

"One Yamaha" on Display at Los Angeles Auto Show

 Yamaha Motor Corp., USA, (YMUS) and Yamaha Corporation of America (YCA) brought together one of the most diverse displays of Yamaha products ever seen in one location for…

The NAMM Foundation Announces The 2017 President’s Innovation Award Recipients

The NAMM Foundation is pleased to announce that it has recognized 60 college music students with the organization’s prestigious President’s Innovation Award. The annual award provides outstanding college…

Jackson Announces the Return of Marty Friedman to Artist Roster

Jackson announced the return of Marty Friedman back to the Jackson artist fold.

Mojotone adds to Tele pickup line

Mojotone has added two models of Telecaster style pickups to its family of ‘Quiet Coil’ hum-canceling pickups.

Tin Pan Alley campaign forges ahead

The director behind a movie charting the history of Denmark’s Street’s Tin Pan Alley has started a crowdfunding campaign aiming to raise the £28,000 needed to get the…

Elation Lights World Humanitarian Day Concert at United Nations

Christien Methot served as lighting designer for the World Humanitarian Day Concert at the United Nations in August and used a number of Elation Professional and ADJ dynamic…

Music & Arts Announces Semi-finalists for 2016 ‘Music Educator of the Year’

Earlier this year, leading school music retailer, Music & Arts, opened nominations for its annual Music Educator of the Year award. Applications poured in from across the country,…

Eric Ewazen "Eternal Spring (A Hudson River Idyll) ​ for Two Flutes and Piano"

Theodore Presser Company has published Eric Ewazen's "Eternal Spring (A Hudson River Idyll) for Two Flutes and Piano." Composed for trumpeter Robert Sullivan as a eulogy for his wife,…

Audient backs new ICMP degree course

The Institute of Contemporary Music Performance (ICMP) has launched a BA in Creative Music Production, backed by studio tech specialist Audient. 

Apogee schedules Tileyard showcase

Apogee will be showcasing its most recent product releases at Tileyard Studios on Monday 14th November. 

Avid releases new Sibelius 'lite'

Avid has released Sibelius First 8, the “lite” version of the music composition and notation software. 

Another signing for growing ADG

Busy Audio Distribution Group has added yet another line to its growing range of MI and audio products, now distributing Emma Electronic exclusively across Europe. 

Zildjian Announces The 2016 Kerope Zildjian Scholarship Competition Winner

The Avedis Zildjian Company announced the 2016 Kerope Zildjian Scholarship winner is David Yoon from the Julliard School.  David is a student of Dan Druckman and will receive…

Buffet Crampon Announces Territory Realignment and New Division Managers

Buffet Crampon USA, North American distributor of Buffet Crampon’s ten woodwind and brass brands, has announced a realignment of its sales territories and welcomes three new division managers.

Hal Leonard Acquires Schaum Publications

Hal Leonard has announced that effective immediately they have acquired Schaum Publications, the publisher of educational piano materials.

Sound Technology bags Gator exclusive

Sound Technology has taken on exclusive UK distribution of Gator cases and other accessories.

Vandoren Opens Chicago Advisory Studio

Vandoren has officially opened doors to the new Vandoren Musician’s Advisory Studio in Chicago.

Vic Firth Adds to Artist Roster

Vic  Firth  Company announced  the  recent  signings  of  new drummers to their roster. The  following new drummers added are: Benny  Greb, Bob  Knight  (UK  Studio),Devon  Taylor  (Justin  Bieber),Derek …

Bose Loudspeakers Chosen for Reopening of Skull’s Rainbow Room in Nashville

One of the flagship venues in the heyday of Nashville’s Printer’s Alley district was Skull’s Rainbow Room, shuttered a few months after owner David "Skull" Schulman was tragically…

SPOTLIGHT: Piano and keyboard market

MMR has taken a temperature reading of the US piano and keyboard market, producing a wide range of results among dealers.

Piano & Keyboard Sales In 2016

The results from this survey – particularly the individual comments – display a disparity of opinion unlike any MMR dealer poll so far this year. For piano &…

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5th NAMM Musikmesse Russia and Prolight + Sound NAMM Russia

NAMM Musikmesse Russia and Prolight + Sound NAMM Russia (September 14-17) concluded after four days of events, demonstrations, meetings, professional development opportunities, and exhibitions.