News

November 25, 2024 I Partnership

Composer William Owens Signs Agreement with Excelcia Music Publishing

The latest member of a roster of 12 exclusive composers, Owens is an esteemed music educator and clinician who considers both the needs of the modern band and classroom, and the enjoyment of students and audiences when crafting his music.

November 25, 2024 I Opening

Buffet Crampon USA Opens New Double Reed Showroom

The new showroom will be located at Buffet Crampon USA’s North American headquarters in Jacksonville, Florida, and will offer a wide selection of Buffet Crampon oboes, Rigoutat oboes and W. Schreiber bassoons.

November 18, 2024 I Event

NAMM Releases Schedule, Educational Sessions for 2025 Show

The 2025 NAMM Show will feature more than 250 sessions focused on relevant and timely topics in business, technology, education and marketing.

November 13, 2024 I Event

Marshall to Return to The 2025 NAMM Show

Marshall Group’s CEO Jeremy de Maillard said the decision to attend next January’s show was an opportunity for the company to celebrate its amplifiers and to introduce them to a new generation of music lovers.

November 12, 2024 I Appointments

Samson Appoints Branislav Zivkovic as New President

Since joining Samson as vice president of global sales in 2017, Zivkovic has grown domestic and international sales significantly for the Samson, Hartke and Michael Kelly Guitars brands.

November 12, 2024 I Event

Roland to Feature its Range of Brands at The 2025 NAMM Show

Roland will highlight all the latest gear from its family of brands in a Roland-exclusive “NAMM All Access from the Roland Studio” showcase.

November 08, 2024 I Anniversary

D’Addario to Give Away 50-Year Supply of Strings

In celebration of the brand’s 50th anniversary this year, D’Addario has teamed up with Taylor Guitars, which also turns 50 this year, to give away strings for the next 50 years plus a 50th Anniversary Taylor AD14ce-SB LTD guitar.

November 08, 2024 I Award

WMEA Honors NAMM Outgoing Director Mary Luehrsen

Luehrsen was honored by the Wisconsin Music Educators Association (WMEA) with 2024 WMEA Music Industry Award, which she received on Oct. 23.