News
May 31, 2024 I Anniversary
Sound Of Music Store Celebrates 40 Years in Business
As part of the anniversary celebration, the City of Kokomo, Indiana, where the store is located, has proclaimed June 7, 2024, as “Sound Of Music Day.”
May 31, 2024 I Obituary
Piano Industry Veteran David Campbell Passes Away
Campbell designed and built both upright and grand pianos, and worked with many major brands, including Pearl River Pianos.
May 31, 2024 I Award
The Acoustic Shoppe’s Co-Founder Graduates from Goldman Sachs Small Businesses Program
Chapman was selected from a competitive pool of finalists to join the 20th National Cohort of the 10,000 Small Businesses program, an initiative aimed at helping small business owners create jobs and economic opportunity by providing greater access to education, capital and business support services.
May 31, 2024 I Acquisition
Vista Musical Instruments Acquires Manny’s from Sam Ash
Vista Musical Instruments acquired all associated trademarks of Manny’s in January 2024.
May 23, 2024 I Award
Tandem Drums Receives $20K FedEx Small Business Grant
Tandem Drums was one of 10 U.S.-based businesses awarded by the shipping company’s annual Small Business Grants.
May 21, 2024 I Event
JBL, NAMM Foundation Illuminate Empire State Building
The storied NYC landmark was lit orange in celebration of the annual JBL Fest early this month.
May 20, 2024 I Acquisition
Rice Music House Announces New Ownership, Location
Owners JP and Mary Parekh have sold the 100-year-old piano dealership and plan to retire.
May 16, 2024 I Supply, Technology
Grover/Trophy Musical Products Adds MI Dealers to ‘Where to Buy’ Button
This new button on the company’s website will help drive potential customers to authorized dealers’ websites and stores, where customers can purchase Grover/Trophy’s products directly from MI retailers.
