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- Written by Victoria Wasylak
- Published: 22 August 2019
Conn-Selmer's Division of Education website has a new look and feel, built totally around the feedback the company received from their entire educational network. You can view the site here.
Read more: Conn-Selmer Shares New Division of Education Website
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- Written by Victoria Wasylak
- Published: 21 August 2019
Yamaha Corporation of America has named Amanda Albini to its renowned percussion instruments internship program.
Read more: UCLA Graduate Albini Chosen for Yamaha Internship Program
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- Written by Victoria Wasylak
- Published: 19 August 2019
After a 13-year absence, the John Philip Sousa National High School Honor Band was revived in June 2018 and rehearsed in Boxborough, Massachusetts, culminating with a performance in historic Faneuil Hall, Boston.
Read more: John Philip Sousa National High School Honor Band Returns to the Stage
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- Written by Victoria Wasylak
- Published: 16 August 2019
Legendary soul singer Sam Moore of Sam & Dave will join superintendent Alberto M. Carvalho and other representatives from Miami-Dade County Public Schools alongside the national nonprofit, Little Kids Rock, to announce their new, three-year partnership, “Modern Band Miami.”
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- Written by Victoria Wasylak
- Published: 15 August 2019
Yamaha Corporation of America this weekend celebrated 35 years of sponsorship with Marching Music’s Major League™ at the Drum Corps International (DCI) World Championship finals at Lucas Oil Stadium.
Read more: Yamaha Celebrates Outstanding Achievements at 2019 DCI Championships
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- Written by Victoria Wasylak
- Published: 14 August 2019
The NAMM Foundation has announced grants to 28 music-making organizations totaling $675,000.
Read more: The NAMM Foundation Announces $675,000 in Grants to 28 Music-Making Programs
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- Written by Victoria Wasylak
- Published: 14 August 2019
This fall, acclaimed jazz pianist and composer Kris Davis will join Berklee College of Music as associate program director of creative development for the Institute of Jazz and Gender Justice.
Read more: Kris Davis joins Berklee Institute of Jazz and Gender Justice
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- Written by Victoria Wasylak
- Published: 13 August 2019
D’Addario Percussion endorsed groups took home the gold and silver medals at the 2019 Drum Corps International World Championships last week.
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- Written by Victoria Wasylak
- Published: 12 August 2019
Festivals of Music announced that Chris McKee has been appointed executive director of Festivals of Music, effective July 1.
Read more: Festivals of Music Welcomes Chris McKee as Executive Director
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- Written by Victoria Wasylak
- Published: 08 August 2019
On September 6, 2019, at 7:30 p.m., the Richmond Symphony will recognize the 10th anniversary of Dominion Energy Center for the Performing Arts.
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