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Richard Rejino
A Letter from Ron Manus, Alfred Music, on Behalf of the RPMDA Board
Well, this has been an interesting year… There have been moments in our history where we are challenged by extraordinary situations. In recent memory we have had earthquakes, hurricanes, tsunami’s, flooding, 9/11 and going back further WWII. In all these moments we rose to the occasion. At the time of those events it all seemed … Read more
Notes from a Thankful RPMDA Board Member
by Don Langlie In early 2011, I received a call from Carol Wilbur (President, 2013-14) about an opening on the RPMDA Board. Carol, having been a mentor of mine (and as gracious a person as anyone I have ever had the pleasure of knowing), made a pretty convincing case! I was, of course, flattered to … Read more
RPMDA Saturday Feature
Founded in 1970, the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival hosts nearly half a million people annually over a ten-day period. With jazz music, traditional Louisiana food, crafts, and sections dedicated to heritage and history, Jazz Fest is a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in New Orleans. This key music and culture event also happens … Read more
Back by Popular Demand in 2020: RPMDA’s Power Hour and Spark!
An important part of our 2020 New Orleans convention is the return of Power Hour and Spark! times to give commercial and retail members the chance to connect for one-on-one and small-group meetings. How does it work? Commercial members set up tables, where they will be ready to meet with retailers who circulate through the … Read more
Heavy Hitting Sessions on Friday @ RPMDA
The RPMDA board is pleased to announce that the opening session for our 2020 convention in New Orleans will be presented by Larry Morton, President & CEO of Hal Leonard. Entering the music products industry in 1984, Morton joined Hal Leonard in 1990, worked his way to Vice President of Sales, was appointed president in … Read more
2020 RPMDA Convention Registration
The 44th annual convention of the Retail Print Music Dealers Association continues its winning combination of educational sessions, collaborative discussions, one-of-a-kind social events and the extremely popular Power Hour! Supporting one of the most rapidly evolving segments of the music products industry, the RPMDA convention is the only forum of its kind for information sharing & non-competitive … Read more
RPMDA Dealer Feature: Brass Bell Music – Milwaukee, WI
www.brassbellmusic.com By Andrea Pelloquin, J.W. Pepper & Son I recently had the opportunity to interview Tristann Rieck, owner of Brass Bell Music in Milwaukee, WI, about her store and how they stay relevant in the community. AP: Give us a brief history of your company and your mission. TR: My father started the business in … Read more
SWIM Scholarship Winner - Kristi Jacobson, Alfred Music
I recently had the incredible opportunity to attend The NAMM Show as one of six SWIM (Smart Women in Music) scholarship recipients. The SWIM scholarship gave me the opportunity to job shadow professionals in the music products industry, learn tips and best practices at breakfast and idea center sessions, and, most importantly, to connect with … Read more
Remembering Leon Louis Gallison
Leon Louis Galison, 64 of St. Augustine, formerly of Boca Raton passed away January 11, 2020 with family by his side. Leon was born in New York on June 18, 1955 to Joan and Lawrence Galison of Roslyn, New York. In 1973, the family relocated to Miami Lakes, Florida. Leon graduated from the University of … Read more