Recent

Excelcia Music Publishing and Wingert-Jones Publications Announce ‘Ready Sets’ for Concert Band

August 5, 2025

Get Ready to Rock The 2026 NAMM Show: NAMM Celebrates 125 Years with Five-Days of Music, Innovation and Industry Legacy

August 4, 2025

Jessica Tropea Joins Neutrik Americas as Customer Solutions Engineer

August 4, 2025

It’s Back to School Season: Is Your Store Ready?

August 5, 2025

Neil Potter Promoted to Director of National Sales at Allen & Heath USA

August 1, 2025

Sonique Drums Unveils Poly Pro Slim Snare Wire Straps

August 1, 2025

NAMM Announces New Leadership Teams For Women of NAMM and NAMM Young Professionals

July 30, 2025

Jeff Mulvihill Appointed Combo Drum and Concert Percussion Brand Manager for KHS America

July 29, 2025
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
  • Contact
MMR Magazine
  • Subscribe Now!
    • Subscribe Now!
  • Advertise
  • Email Press Releases!
  • Current Issue
    • Past Issues
  • Newsroom
    • News
    • MMR Global
    • Supplier Scene
    • Upfront
    • People
  • Awards
    • Dealers’ Choice Awards Ballot 2024
    • Don Johnson Award Winners Archive
  • Directory
  • Get Support!
No Result
View All Result
  • Subscribe Now!
    • Subscribe Now!
  • Advertise
  • Email Press Releases!
  • Current Issue
    • Past Issues
  • Newsroom
    • News
    • MMR Global
    • Supplier Scene
    • Upfront
    • People
  • Awards
    • Dealers’ Choice Awards Ballot 2024
    • Don Johnson Award Winners Archive
  • Directory
  • Get Support!
No Result
View All Result
MMR Magazine
No Result
View All Result

Play Drums Honors Industry Leaders and Launches International Drum Month Giveaway at NAMM Show Open House

Christian Wissmuller by Christian Wissmuller
February 5, 2024
in Upfront
0
Play Drum Executive Board (L-R): Matt Rudin (Yamaha Corporation of America), former PMC executive director Karl Dustman, Jennifer Paisley (Alfred Music); Antonio Ferranti (Proel North America/Tamburo Drums), Play Drums Executive Director Antoinette Follett, Stacey Montgomery-Clark (Sabian), David Cywinski (RBI Music), and David Stanoch (artist/educator representative). Not pictured: David Jewell (Yamaha, retired), Dendy Jarrett (Gibson Gives Foundation), and Shane Kinney (Drum Center of Portsmouth/retailer representative)

Play Drum Executive Board (L-R): Matt Rudin (Yamaha Corporation of America), former PMC executive director Karl Dustman, Jennifer Paisley (Alfred Music); Antonio Ferranti (Proel North America/Tamburo Drums), Play Drums Executive Director Antoinette Follett, Stacey Montgomery-Clark (Sabian), David Cywinski (RBI Music), and David Stanoch (artist/educator representative). Not pictured: David Jewell (Yamaha, retired), Dendy Jarrett (Gibson Gives Foundation), and Shane Kinney (Drum Center of Portsmouth/retailer representative)

938
SHARES
2.3k
VIEWS
Share on Facebook
ADVERTISEMENT
Play Drum Executive Board (L-R): Matt Rudin (Yamaha Corporation of America), former PMC executive director Karl Dustman, Jennifer Paisley (Alfred Music); Antonio Ferranti (Proel North America/Tamburo Drums), Play Drums Executive Director Antoinette Follett, Stacey Montgomery-Clark (Sabian), David Cywinski (RBI Music), and David Stanoch (artist/educator representative). Not pictured: David Jewell (Yamaha, retired), Dendy Jarrett (Gibson Gives Foundation), and Shane Kinney (Drum Center of Portsmouth/retailer representative)

The Percussion Marketing Council (PMC)/PlayDrums.com Open House, held at the Anaheim Hilton on Friday, January 26, celebrated the many positive impacts of PlayDrums.com programs. This year’s event, open to all members and percussion industry professionals, formally announced that the organization will now be known as Play Drums, the web domain that has been the host base for the Percussion Marketing Council’s programs.  The new name aligns with the website, reflects the mission of promoting drumming to everyone, and clearly resonates with all.

“Coming together in January, the Play Drums Open House gathering provides a space for those in the drum industry to become better acquainted with other drum industry colleagues, learn more about the organization and its programs, and recognize the accomplishments of industry leaders,” says Play Drums executive director Antoinette Follett. “Our annual initiatives include the Experience Drumming! and new Experience Bucket Drumming! programs, Drumming Connects Us, as well as the Drum Lesson with a Pro giveaway that offers drummers a free lesson and connection to their local music retailers. These programs are supported by a generous grant from the NAMM Foundation.”

ADVERTISEMENT

This year, Play Drums honored Karl Dustman, former PMC Executive Director, who led the PMC for 19 years and also recognized Jim Peterscak, recently retired professor of percussion at SUNY Potsdam’s Crane School of Music.

“Karl is a remarkable individual who is a shining example of dedication and passion. His commitment to drummers and the music products industry has led this organization to where it is today,” says PMC board member Stacy Montgomery-Clark, SABIAN.

Jim Peterscak, professor of percussion at SUNY Potsdam, received the PlayDrums Lifetime Educator Award. “Jim’s passion for drumming has inspired countless individuals to pursue their dreams in music, and today, many of his former students are successful performers, educators, and leaders in the music industry,” states PMC board member Antonio Ferranti, Tamburo Drums.

To officially launch International Drum Month, special guest and professional instructor and performer Jason Gianni drummed up excitement for the “Drum Lesson with a Pro” giveaway to be celebrated in May 2024. “International Drum Month is a celebration of everything we love about drumming – the rhythm, the community, the passion,” says Gianni. “Musicians often get lost in the maze of information in random searches that the internet provides. Play Drums wants to ensure that you’re given the best form of instruction possible. The Drum Lesson with a Pro giveaway assures a personalized drum evaluation and lesson with a seasoned teacher to suit your needs and your level as a thriving drummer.”

The Open House refreshments were sponsored this year by Play Drums members Yamaha and Tamburo Drums.

Tags: NAMMNAMM ShowPlay DrumsPMC
Previous Post

Eliminator Lighting’s Ikon Profile Plus Offers Versatile GOBO Projection

Next Post

Hosa Technology Launches Limited Edition Pro Series Guitar Cable

Related Posts

MMR Global

Get Ready to Rock The 2026 NAMM Show: NAMM Celebrates 125 Years with Five-Days of Music, Innovation and Industry Legacy

August 4, 2025
MMR Global

NAMM Announces New Leadership Teams For Women of NAMM and NAMM Young Professionals

July 30, 2025
MMR Global

NAMM’s Top 100 Dealer Awards Rebranded as The NAMM Retail Awards

July 21, 2025
Upfront

Guitar Center Launches First-ever In-store AI Shopping Assistant in Music Retail

July 21, 2025
MMR Global

ESP Guitars Distributes Morley Pedals in Latin America

July 21, 2025
Upfront

UK distributor John Hornby Skewes & Co. Ltd., (JHS) Closing

July 18, 2025
Next Post
POP, POP Photo Studios, Photography of products, Product on white, Product photography, eCommerce photos, ecommerce photography, white background

Hosa Technology Launches Limited Edition Pro Series Guitar Cable

Please login to join discussion
  • Trending
  • Comments
  • Latest

It’s Back to School Season: Is Your Store Ready?

August 5, 2025

Excelcia Music Publishing and Wingert-Jones Publications Announce ‘Ready Sets’ for Concert Band

August 5, 2025
Tom Capo

KPODJ: The Gold Standard In Pro Audio Retail

January 26, 2017

Get Ready to Rock The 2026 NAMM Show: NAMM Celebrates 125 Years with Five-Days of Music, Innovation and Industry Legacy

August 4, 2025

Excelcia Music Publishing and Wingert-Jones Publications Announce ‘Ready Sets’ for Concert Band

Get Ready to Rock The 2026 NAMM Show: NAMM Celebrates 125 Years with Five-Days of Music, Innovation and Industry Legacy

Jessica Tropea Joins Neutrik Americas as Customer Solutions Engineer

It’s Back to School Season: Is Your Store Ready?

Excelcia Music Publishing and Wingert-Jones Publications Announce ‘Ready Sets’ for Concert Band

August 5, 2025

Get Ready to Rock The 2026 NAMM Show: NAMM Celebrates 125 Years with Five-Days of Music, Innovation and Industry Legacy

August 4, 2025

Jessica Tropea Joins Neutrik Americas as Customer Solutions Engineer

August 4, 2025

It’s Back to School Season: Is Your Store Ready?

August 5, 2025
ADVERTISEMENT
The Latest News and Gear in Your Inbox - Sign Up Today!
  • August 2025

    Articles | Digital Issue
  • July 2025

    Articles | Digital Issue
  • June 2025

    Articles | Digital Issue
  • May 2025

    Articles | Digital Issue
  • April 2025

    Articles | Digital Issue
© 2005 - 2025 artistpro, LLC
7012 City Center Way, Suite 207
Fairview, Tennessee 37062
(800) 682-8114

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In
No Result
View All Result
  • Subscribe Now!
    • Subscribe Now!
  • Advertise
  • Email Press Releases!
  • Current Issue
    • Past Issues
  • Newsroom
    • News
    • MMR Global
    • Supplier Scene
    • Upfront
    • People
  • Awards
    • Dealers’ Choice Awards Ballot 2024
    • Don Johnson Award Winners Archive
  • Directory
  • Get Support!

© 2005 – 2024 artistpro, LLC 7012 City Center Way, Suite 207 Fairview, Tennessee 37062 (800) 682-8114

This is Modal Title

Click Me
Are you sure want to unlock this post?
Unlock left : 0
Are you sure want to cancel subscription?