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March 10, 2023 I Event

Hip-Hop Legend Chuck D to Receive Award at Upcoming NAMM Show

The recognition comes as part of The NAMM Show’s Hip-Hop@50 celebration, a curated slate of sessions and events throughout the show that will pay tribute to hip-hop.

March 07, 2023 I Event

Buffet Crampon USA Brings Summer Clarinet Academy Back In-Person

The academy will be held in-person for the first time since in 2019 and will be hosted at the University of North Florida in Jacksonville, Florida.

March 07, 2023 I Appointments

Hal Leonard Names Education Tech Marketing Coordinator

Alexander will help teachers navigate technology and discover how the Hal Leonard suite of education technology offerings can enhance music education.

March 02, 2023 I Finance

Avid Announces $25.3M Net Income for Q4 2022

The brand’s Q4 2022 revenue was $116.1 million, a decrease of 2.5% year-over-year and net income was $25.3 million, an increase of 66%.

March 02, 2023 I Appointments

Woman-Owned Third Wave Music Adds Female In-House Tech

Coinciding with the start of Women’s History Month, woman-owned Third Wave Music has announced it has added Lydia Napier to its team as an in-house tech.

March 02, 2023 I Acquisition

Willson Band Instruments Joins Eastman Music Company

Willson will join Eastman’s growing portfolio, which includes Eastman, Wm. S. Haynes Co., S. E. Shires Co., Backun Musical Services, Laskey and Bourgeois Guitars.

March 02, 2023 I Opening

Fender Set to Open First Flagship Store in Tokyo This Summer

Located in the city’s Harajuku/Omotesando district, the Fender Flagship Tokyo will occupy a retail space spanning more than four floors and will offer the full catalog of Fender and Squier products.

March 02, 2023 I Obituary

Skip’s Music’s Skip Maggiora Passes Away

Maggiora, who founded Sacramento, California-based Skip’s Music, passed away on Feb. 23 after a long battle with kidney disease. He was 75.