2020 Holiday Buyer’s Guide
MMR has compiled a stocking guide for you to peruse before you pick which items to line your shelves with this fall and winter. Because, after all, shopping…
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Hal Leonard
Hal Leonard company profile, products, leadership and news coverage from MMR, the music products industry publication founded in 1879.
ManufacturerMilwaukee, WI, United States
Hal Leonard news timeline
465 published MMR stories reference this company or its work.
Essential Elements Interactive Expanding
Hal Leonard’s Essential Elements Interactive, the online component for its Essential Elements methods for band and strings, crossed over a half million student users this past school year.
Hal Leonard to Distribute Michael Kelly Guitars and Singular Sound
Michael Kelly Guitars, owned by Samson Technologies of New York and Singular Sound of Florida, have granted Hal Leonard distribution of their various products.
'Frozen' Activity Book from Hal Leonard
Hal Leonard has also expanded its Music Activity Book Series with a new edition featuring the songs and artwork from Disney’s “Frozen” and “Frozen 2” movies.
‘Flying Fingers’ from Hal Leonard
“Flying Fingers” from Hal Leonard covers an expansive variety of styles and techniques – including recent innovations like percussive gestures, right-hand string-stopping, two hands on the fingerboard, and…
VanderCook College of Music Names Hal Leonard's Lavender as Newest Trustee
VanderCook College of Music is proud to announce that Paul Lavender, Vice President of Instrumental Publications for Hal Leonard Corporation, has recently been elected to the Board as…
Hal Leonard Hires Roman as General Manager of Essential Elements Music Class
Hal Leonard has hired Gregory Roman to be the General Manager of their online general music program, Essential Elements Music Class.
'Cello Duet Delights' from Hal Leonard
Students and professionals alike can play Massimiliano Martinelli’s and Fulvia Mancini’s original arrangements with the release of their first songbook: Cello Duet Delights: 10 Popular Songs for Two.…
The Future of Education Just Arrived
Americans are staying home so they don’t get sick. What they are getting, though, are guitar lessons from Kiko Loureiro of Megadeth or some time on the drum…
The NAMM Foundation Joins Over 50 Organizations to Support Arts Education as Essential for Students During COVID-19 Pandemic and into the Future
As policymakers plan for school reopening in the fall, the NAMM Foundation has joined over 50 national music and arts organizations in a statement that supports an arts…
Noteflight Partners with MatchMySound to Add Performance Assessment to Online Music Notation Software
Noteflight has announced an integration with MatchMySound technology to add SoundCheck performance assessment to their online music notation software.
Hal Leonard Announces Enhanced Program for Retailers to Benefit from Website Sales
The Hal Leonard Shopping Cart program, where consumers shopping on halleonard.com “check out” by selecting a retailer of their choice, has transferred millions of dollars a year in…
Hal Leonard Digital Books Offer Retailers a Way to Sell e-Books
Hal Leonard has announced the release of Hal Leonard Digital Books, a new streaming platform designed to provide musicians of all instruments and skill levels with a fully-interactive,…
Hal Leonard Launches New Digital Books
Hal Leonard announced today the release of Hal Leonard Digital Books, a new streaming platform designed to provide musicians of all instruments and skill levels with a fully-interactive,…
Sheet Music Direct Offers Over 10,000 Choral Titles
Sheet Music Direct, the Hal Leonard-run digital sheet music website, is making over 10,000 popular Hal Leonard choral titles available for unlimited access via their PASS subscription program.
Trying Times
As the COVID-19 pandemic increasingly impacts all aspects of life, globally, in mid-March, I reached out to a few in MI to learn how the disease is affecting…
A Letter from Ron Manus, Alfred Music/RPMDA Board
March 26, 2020 Well, this has been an interesting year… There have been moments in our history where we are challenged by extraordinary situations. In recent memory we…
'The Bill Evans Omnibook' from Hal Leonard
Featuring exact note-for-note transcriptions of his recorded solos for piano, the Bill Evans Omnibook contains a variety of helpful features throughout the book, including chord symbols, easy-to-read notation,…
Hal Leonard’s 'Singer's Jazz Anthology'
Hal Leonard's new Singer's Jazz Anthology series features vocal lines with piano accompaniments.
TASCAM Announces U.S Distribution Agreement with Hal Leonard
TASCAM announces that Hal Leonard will now distribute select TASCAM MI products and accessories in the U.S.
The 2020 NAMM Show
Over 2,000 exhibitors representing 7,000 brands were visited by 115,888 attendees (roughly in keeping with 2019’s tally of 115,301).
35th Annual NAMM TEC Awards
Winners in 23 technical and eight creative excellence categories were announced at the 35th Annual NAMM TEC AWARDS, Saturday, January 18, from the global NAMM Show in Anaheim, California.
Hal Leonard: 27-time Dealers' Choice Award Winner
The Hal Leonard team poses with the company's 27th(!) Dealers' Choice Award trophy for "Print Music Publisher of the Year" on Thursday morning in Anaheim.
Hal Leonard’s ‘Frozen 2’ Folios and 'The Singer’s Jazz Anthology'
Hal Leonard has shared folios for Disney’s “Frozen II,” the long-awaited sequel to the blockbuster movie featuring the instant standard “Let It Go.”
Blue Mics Expands Hal Leonard Distribution Coverage
Blue Microphones, a market leader audio production products, announced that Hal Leonard will serve as principle distribution partner for Blue in Canada and Latin America.
Bielawski Named Jazz Editor at Excelcia Music Publishing
Excelcia Music Publishing is expanding into Jazz Ensemble Music with the hiring of industry veteran Blair Bielawski to the position of Jazz Editor.
Levy's Partners with Hal Leonard as New U.S. Distributor
Levy’s, a leading manufacturer of guitar straps, gig bags and music accessories, has added Hal Leonard as a distribution partner in the U.S.
36th Annual 50 Dealer/50 State Review & Forecast
2019 Shows Promise for the Coming Years of MI Sales, Boosted by Gibson, Tagima Guitars, and Repairs, Among Other Factors
'The Drummer’s Fake Book' from Hal Leonard
Destined to become the drummer's best friend, The Drummer's Fake Book from Hal Leonard provides a virtual mental warehouse of songs that drummers need to know.
Warm Audio Partners with Hal Leonard for U.S. Distribution
Warm Audio, a popular manufacturer of classic analog recording gear, has granted Hal Leonard distribution of their various products throughout the United States.