March 31, 2023 I Anniversary
Hal Leonard, Fred Bock Celebrate 25-year Partnership
From left: Nancy Ubick, Hal Leonard's VP of business affairs; Stephen Bock, president of Fred Bock Publishing Group; Doug Lady, Hal Leonard's senior VP global; and Joseph Martin, Hal Leonard director of church choral publications.
For 25 years, Hal Leonard has been distributing the Fred Bock Publishing Group of companies. The two companies celebrated the anniversary at the recent Christian Music Publishers Association Convention.
“We are proud to have such a long-standing relationship with one of the leaders in choral music publishing,” said Doug Lady, Hal Leonard senior vice president, global and former co-president of the CMPA. “Initially working with Fred and now for many years with his son Steve, it’s an honor to help support them in keeping their legacy developing and expanding.”
The Fred Bock Publishing Group was founded by Fred Bock, one of the most recognized and respected leaders in church music. Bock was a noted composer, arranger, clinician, studio musician, organist, choral director and music publisher. After Bock’s passing in 1998, his son Stephen Bock continued to expand and develop the business, which grew into the Fred Bock Publishing Group. This entity now represents those original cornerstone companies, as well as Hinshaw Music, Epiphany House and National Music Publishers.
“The last 25 years have seen such monumental changes to our company and our industry, but what has never wavered was our relationship with Hal Leonard,” said Stephen Bock.“I cannot fathom having a better partner, and I can’t wait to see what the next 25 years bring.”
