Trade Regrets: Merle Johnson
Merle Johnson, longtime owner and CEO of E. K. Blessing Co. Inc., passed away at his Elkhart, Indiana, home on March 2nd, 2024, surrounded by family. He was 92. Merle…
Make Music Day Rings in the Summer with a Worldwide Celebration of Music
Make Music Day, the worldwide festival of making music held annually on the summer solstice, today announced the return of its vast program with over 5,000 live, free music-making events…
Ritmüller Marks 25 Years of Renewed Prominence
Ritmüller pianos announces plans to celebrate the 25th Anniversary (Silver Jubilee) of its relaunch with a series of concerts throughout 2024 featuring David Syme, (June 2, June 16, July 21, August 18,…
MMR Dealer Survey: Drum Microphone Packages
Setting up a mic for a singer in the studio or onstage? Not so terribly complicated. Same applies to guitar, bass, keys, brass & woodwind -- nearly everything except DRUMS.…
Danelectro Introduces the 6-12 Double Neck in Ltd Ed. White Pearl
Whilst the body shape of a twin neck guitar is often more about functionality than the aesthetics, the Danelectro 6-12 Double Neck combines both -- the company’s classic ‘Dano’ art…
PlayDrums.com/PMC Gears Up for International Drum Month
May marks the celebration of International Drum Month, a time to honor drummers and the rich history and culture of drums and percussion instruments. To celebrate, drum manufacturers, music stores,…
'Courage,' the Latest Offering from Music & Arts Project Imagine, Exceeds Request Limit in Under Four Hours
Music & Arts announces the latest developments regarding Project Imagine. In an equal partnership with the Guitar Center Music Foundation, Project Imagine addresses issues related to access and equity by…
Sennheiser and Neumann Microphones are an 'Absolute Game Changer' for Sydney’s Hot Potato Band
The impressive nine-piece brass band, Hot Potato Band has been using Sennheiser and Neumann equipment as an integral part of their live gigs and school workshops. Neumann and Sennheiser were…
Roland Announces FANTOM EX Synthesizers
Roland announces FANTOM EX, a new flagship synthesizer series for professional musicians and producers. Updating and expanding the popular FANTOM platform with the latest Roland technologies, the next-generation FANTOM EX…
Duke Kunshan University Deploys 116 Sennheiser TCC 2 Ceiling Array Microphones to Significantly Enhance Campus Audio Experience
Duke Kunshan University, a world-class university that brings together the best educational resources from around the world, has a team of faculty members located all over the world and has…
Mandarins Ensemble Coordinator, Benjamin Pyles, Joins Mapex Marching Artist Roster
Benjamin Pyles, one of Texas’s premier percussion educators, is set to make his mark as the newest addition to the Mapex Marching artist roster. With an illustrious career and current…
Excelcia Music Publishing’s 2024 String Orchestra Music
Story-driven works with themes of emotions, strength, and dreams, are featured in this year’s String Orchestra Music 2024-2025 new release from Excelcia Music Publishing. Filled with pieces from many popular…