News

August 02, 2023 I Acquisition, Opening

Roxy Music Changes Ownership

Ken and Heidi Grace purchased the 84-year-old La Porte, Indiana-based dealership from the Kabelin Hardware Company.

August 02, 2023 I Acquisition

Senseney Music Announces Sale to Palen Music Center

The sale is expected to be completed by November 1.

July 28, 2023 I Event

Music School Arize Beyond Hosts Grand Opening

The new Waukegan, Illinois-based school of music held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on June 24.

July 28, 2023 I Event, Philanthropy

NAMM’s Museum of Making Music Hosts Benefit Concert with Graham Nash

The sold-out “Concert for a Cause” benefit was held on July 18 and raised more than $195,000 in support of the museum’s educational outreach programs.

July 28, 2023 I Philanthropy

Pearl Awards ‘Musicians Making A Difference’ Scholarship

The scholarship provides two $5,000 scholarships to high school musicians who have demonstrated the ability to impact positive change in their community.

July 28, 2023 I Event

Percussion Marketing Council Hosts ‘Drum Lesson with a Pro’

The PMC’s annual contest, held during May’s International Drum Month, works to engage young drummers in the art of playing drums, while driving traffic to local drum retailers.

July 24, 2023 I Appointments

NAMM Foundation Elects Victor Wooten to Board

Wooten will serve a three-year term to help guide the work of the nonprofit organization.

July 20, 2023 I Distribution

EMD Music Announces Distribution of Premier Drums

The distributor said it has just received its first container of product into its Nashville, Tennessee, warehouse.