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    D’Addario Woodwinds Transitions to Certified Organic

    SBO Staff | April 3, 2023D’Addario Woodwinds is proud to announce the world’s first and only 100% Certified Organic reeds for clarinet and saxophone. The new D’Addario Organics brand is a promise that no pesticides, herbicides, chemicals, or synthetic fertilizers are ever used in the growing, cultivating, sanitizing, or manufacturing processes. Now, D’Addario can offer a reed with unparalleled consistency […] Read More...

  • Jazz Musicians Invited to Apply for 2023 John Stites Jazz Award

    SBO Staff | April 3, 2023Awards from $5,000 – $25,000 for artistic development and jazz events Next Application Deadline is April 15, 2023 The John Stites Jazz Artist Organization (JSJAO) announces the opening of the 2023 John Stites Jazz Award (JSJA) application process. Awards range in value from $5,000 to $25,000 and are given in 2 categories: 1.) artistic development […] Read More...

  • Professional Audio Manufacturers Alliance (PAMA) and Shure Incorporated Offer 3rd Annual Mark Brunner Professional Audio Scholarship

    SBO Staff | April 3, 2023Annual scholarship celebrates the life and accomplishments of industry leader, long-time Shure executive, and founding PAMA member Mark Brunner Applications are now being accepted; visit https://www.pamalliance.org/scholarship for more information — The Professional Audio Manufacturers Alliance (PAMA), in partnership with Shure Incorporated, is accepting applications for the 3rd annual Mark Brunner Professional Audio Scholarship, offered to […] Read More...

  • New D’Addario Promotions to the Band & Orchestral Product Groups

    SBO Staff | March 16, 2023Chris Scialfa D’Addario is thrilled to announce new personnel changes to the Band & Orchestral (B&O) Product Group, with two standout, longtime sales members moving onto the team. Chris Scialfa, previously Director of Sales for North America, has been promoted to Vice President of Band & Orchestra. In his new role, Chris will be responsible […] Read More...

  •  Yamaha Proudly Announces its Third Annual 40 Under 40 Music Educators List 

    SBO Staff | March 13, 2023For the third year, Yamaha has selected 40 exceptional music educators under 40, possessing action, courage, creativity, and growth characteristics while going above and beyond when instructing music programs.  Students, parents, teachers, and local instrument dealers and mentors submitted hundreds of nominations highlighting the positive impact of music educators on their community and students.  2023 […] Read More...

  • The Count Basie Orchestra Sax Section Now Playing JodyJazz Exclusively

    SBO Staff | March 6, 2023The entire Sax section of the “Legendary Count Basie Orchestra” recently had the opportunity to visit the JodyJazz® factory. Hosted personally by JodyJazz Founder and President Jody Espina, the section was treated to a factory tour, a lavish lunch, and each member had the opportunity to test a comprehensive selection of JodyJazz mouthpieces. The visit resulted […] Read More...

  • Amplifying Voices Presents 13 Orchestral Premieres During the 2022-23 Concert Season

    SBO Staff | March 2, 2023The 11 Participating Composers are Clarice Assad, Katherine Balch, Valerie Coleman, Juan Pablo Contreras, Vijay Iyer, Tania León, Jessie Montgomery, Brian Raphael Nabors, Nina Shekhar, Tyshawn Sorey, and Shelley Washington Information: www.newmusicusa.org/program/amplifying-voices New Music USA’s Amplifying Voices program, which launched in 2020 to foster collaboration and collective action between U.S. orchestras and composers through a […] Read More...

  • Willson Band Instruments Joins Eastman Music Company

    SBO Staff | March 2, 2023Willson’s legendary sound and Swiss engineering continues with the Eastman family of brands. Eastman Music Company has announced that Willson Band Instruments of Flums, Switzerland is joining the Eastman family of brands. Known for excellence, Willson has been a leader in brass musical instruments for over 7¬0 years. Willson will join a growing family of […] Read More...

  • Melanie Alexander Joins Hal Leonard Team

    SBO Staff | February 27, 2023Hal Leonard is proud to announce that Melanie Alexander has joined their team as an Education Technology Marketing Coordinator. In this new role, Melanie will help teachers navigate the ever-changing world of technology and discover how the Hal Leonard suite of EDU technology offerings can enhance music instruction. “We are excited to have Melanie join […] Read More...

  • SBO+ Radio Coming in May – Submit Your PodCasts and Music

    SBO Staff | February 26, 2023SBO+’s publisher Mike Lawson is a longtime fan of Internet Radio streaming, having operated ShoutCast Streaming Audio Server streams for over 15 years for live performances. As owner of SBO+, and somebody often asked to be on music educational and other podcasts, he has decided to help podcasters serving music education and topics of interest […] Read More...

  • John Mlynczak Named President and CEO of The National Association of Music Merchants

    SBO Staff | February 19, 2023After a comprehensive year-long search, The NAMM Executive Committee and CEO Search Committee is pleased to announce industry veteran and music education advocate John Mlynczak as the next President and CEO of The National Association of Music Merchants. The announcement occurred earlier today at meetings with NAMM’s Board of Directors and NAMM staff. At the […] Read More...

  • David Thomas Named Wenger President

    SBO Staff | February 19, 2023Wenger Corporation formally announced that David (Dave) L. Thomas has accepted the position of President & CEO, replacing Christopher (Chris) Simpson who will retire on February 24, 2023. Over the last 11 years, Chris Simpson has led Wenger Corporation with a steady hand and with personal and professional integrity while adhering to organization’s core values. […] Read More...
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