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September 30, 2024 I Philanthropy

Hohner, American Cancer Society Team on Special-Edition Pink Harmonica

For the second year in a row, Hohner will donate a portion of proceeds from each limited-edition Special 20 PINK harmonica sold to retailers in the month of October to support breast cancer research.

September 27, 2024 I Appointments

Alfred Music Appoints Davis Dorrough as New Piano Editor

Dorrough brings a wealth of experience as a pianist, teacher and author to the new role.

September 27, 2024 I Event

Guitar Center Holds VIP Vintage Guitar Event with Joe Bonamassa

During the event, guitarist Joe Bonamassa highlighted several of the rare instruments he’s purchased over the years, followed by a performance of “Woke Up Dreaming.”

September 27, 2024 I Philanthropy

Hal Leonard’s Keith Mardak, Mary Vandenberg Donate $5.25M to Milwaukee School

The donation to Dr. Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy will help enable the completion of the school’s middle school project and establish state-of-the-art recording studios at both the middle and high school campuses.

September 23, 2024 I Philanthropy

NAMM Raises $147K for Museum of Making Music During Annual Benefit

The annual Play It Forward benefit concert was headlined by former Eagles lead guitarist Don Felder.

September 20, 2024 I Supply

Keith McMillen Instruments Rebrands as Muse Kinetics

The transformation comes as the company pays tribute to its founder, Keith McMillen, who recently passed away.

September 20, 2024 I Obituary

Former St. Louis Music President Passes Away

Under Kornblum’s direction as president of St. Louis Music, the company grew from 40 to more than 350 employees working at the company’s headquarters, research and development center, warehouse, and factory in St. Louis.

September 20, 2024 I Obituary

Jordan Kitt’s Music’s Atlanta VP Passes Away

Steve Mills, who served as the company’s vice president and general manager in the Atlanta market, passed away on Sept. 17.