News
May 26, 2023 I Appointments
Hoshino Names Holdgate VP of Sales
Holdgate has worked as an independent regional sales contractor for the company for more than 25 years, overseeing eight western U.S. states, including California. During his tenure at Hoshino, Holdgate has earned the “Rep of the Year” award eight times.
May 26, 2023 I Philanthropy
D’Addario Foundation Awards $221K in Grants
The 96 music education programs that received grants span across 26 U.S. states and four countries. In total, an estimated 140,000 children will receive high-quality instruction and instruments as a result of these grants.
May 26, 2023 I Event
Hal Leonard Announces Winners of Final Vocal Competition
After 12 years, Hal Leonard will retire the competition after this year’s installation, which just announced its winners.
May 26, 2023 I Appointments
Focusrite Promotes Camacho to SVP
Camacho will manage the commercial activities across the Americas for the Focusrite Group’s content creation brands, including Focusrite, Focusrite Pro, Novation, Adam Audio, Sequential, Oberheim, Sonnox and Ampify.
May 26, 2023 I Opening
Raymond Music Opens Up Shop in California
Located in Goleta, California, the store held its grand opening on April 29 and specializes in B&O sales, rentals, lessons and repairs.
May 22, 2023 I Appointments
Pernetti Joins Lavoce’s North American Operations
Pernetti will focus on developing the company’s North American distribution strategy and drive sales of Lavoce’s products through its group’s newly established U.S. division, Elettromedia Corporation, based in Old Hickory, Tennessee.
May 22, 2023 I Event
Blues Angel Music’s Rising Star to Perform in Italy
The Blues Angel Music Foundation will host a benefit concert featuring 12-year-old Parker Wolf on June 23 at St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church in Pensacola, Florida, to raise money for his travel expenses.
May 22, 2023 I Partnership
Taylor Guitars Announces Transition to D’Addario Strings
Effective immediately, Taylor’s U.S.-built models, including the recently redesigned 400 series and new Builder’s Edition 814ce, will be strung with XS Phosphor Bronze strings, while Mexico-built Taylor guitars will begin transitioning to the new strings this summer.
