Trade Regrets: Joan White

On May 18, NAMM‘s Dan Del Fiorentino sent the following message:

Joan White passed away on Friday, ending a very special musical era in Muncie, Indiana.

Joan began her career with Muncie Music Center in 1944, just three years after the store opened. She remained with the store until her retirement in 2016.  Although she started by organizing the sheet music department, Joan (pronounced Jo-Ann) assisted with all areas of the business.  One of her key roles for many years was working with the local school band directors, who were so grateful for her support they would often call the store and ask for Joan directly, even during the time that road reps would visit them weekly.