News
May 31, 2023 I Supply
Theo Wanne HQ Burglarized, Offers Reward for Stolen Horns
Theo Wanne’s headquarters in Bellingham, Washington, were burglarized last week and the company lost a number of rare and vintage saxophones from Wanne’s collection. A reward has been offered by Theo Wanne for anyone who helps the company successfully recover one of its horns.
May 30, 2023 I Appointments
Hal Leonard’s CEO Transitions to Executive Board Member Role
After 23 years as president, COO and CEO, Larry Morton is transitioning to the newly-created position of executive board member of Hal Leonard and will be working closely with his fellow shareholders at Seidler Equity Partners.
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.
