Stranglers drummer joins Dream team
Dream Cymbals has extended its roster of UK artists with the addition of Jim Macaulay current drummer for punk/new wave icons, The Stranglers. Formerly of Birmingham Rock band Envy & Other…
Yamaha Joins Forces with Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation
Yamaha Corporation of America, in partnership with the Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation, presented students and teachers at Dale Jr. High School in Anaheim, California, with 22 new Yamaha keyboards to…
Hal Leonard’s Jahnke Named Senior VP
Hal Leonard has announcd the promotion of David Jahnke to senior vice president – National Sales. Jahnke joined Hal Leonard in 1992 as a telesales representative and progressed through the…
S.E. Shires Releases First Commercial Jazz Trumpets
S.E. Shires has incorporated the best aspects of prized vintage horns with modern centering and intonation. This new line of commercial model trumpets feature the broadest bell taper which produces…
New president for cymbal giant
Zildjian has appointed John Stephans as president. Stephans formerly was CEO of IdeaPaint, creators of an innovative dry erase paint for workplace collaboration. While not from an industry background, he brings significant experience…
Zildjian Names Stephans President
The Avedis Zildjian Company has announced that John Stephans has been appointed president, reporting directly to CEO, Craigie Zildjian, effective February 1, 2017. Stephans formerly was CEO of IdeaPaint, creators…
Shure Promotes Skof to VP and CFO
Shure Incorporated has promoted Bruce Skof to vice president and chief financial officer. He will oversee the Company’s financial planning and budgeting process and lead the Enterprise Risk Management Program.…
Julia Fischer Joins D’Addario Orchestral Artist Roster
D’Addario adds German violinist Julia Fischer to their Orchestral artist roster. Fischer has performed with countless top orchestras around the world including the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra under Jukka-Pekka Salonen, the Berlin…
Jam Industries Names Mack Ashly Audio CEO
Jim Mack has joined the Ashly Audio team in Webster, New York as CEO. He will help expand business in existing markets and forge paths into new markets that leverage…
Hanna Joins D’Addario & Co. Global Sales Team
D’Addario has appointed Devin M. Hanna as vice president of Global Sales, reporting directly to John D’Addario III, president of D’Addario & Company Inc. Identified early on in his career…
KMC’s Hart Named President of MDA
KMC has announced that vice president of Merchandising Roger Hart has been appointed to serve a two-year term as president of the Music Distributors Association (MDA). The appointment occurred on January 18,…
EAW Names King Marketing & Communications Manager
Eastern Acoustic Works (EAW) has named Louie King marketing & communications manager. King is tasked with managing EAW’s worldwide marketing initiatives including advertising, branding, communications and digital marketing. The announcement…