Christmas is less than one month away, which means that the 2020 RPMDA Convention is less than five months away! While many in our industry attend multiple trade meetings throughout the year, RPMDA members know that this isn’t “your typical convention.” Whether publisher or retailer, we’re well-accustomed to exhibits, sessions, and networking opportunities – but …
By Gayle Beacock, Beacock Music & Education Center Dear friends, We recently lost our dear Tracy Allen. Many of you remember Tracy from her enthusiastic attendance at past RPMDA conventions. I used to tease her that she knew more people than I did and I was President! That was Tracy. Instantly learning everyone’s names with …
Hal Leonard, the world’s largest publisher of music performance and instructional materials, has announced that Keith Mardak is stepping down as its CEO and Larry Morton will become President and CEO. Mardak will remain with Hal Leonard as Chairman of the Board and act in a consultant role for the foreseeable future. Under Mardak’s leadership, …
The RPMDA 2019 convention was a treasure trove of marketing and advertising tips from community-focused retailers. Here are five Best Ideas from print music’s greatest minds that you can start using today to boost your business going into the fourth quarter! Lindy Campbell, Music on the HillI like using Facebook to get out announcements to …
Amos Green, Middle C Music: My experience at the RPMDA Convention as a first time attendee was easily the highlight of my year and one of the most rewarding things I have done in my time with music. The individuals who belong to this association are extraordinarily welcoming and are willing to take the time …
How did receiving the Dorothy Award from an organization like the RPMDA make you feel? Extremely grateful and truly humbled! It was such an honor, and to be surrounded by good friends from the print music industry made it even more special. Can you tell us a little bit about how you got started in …
This year’s winner, Bill Busch, shares a great idea for keeping track of and liquidating aging inventory in a way that is simple to implement and potentially fun for customers who are hunting for a deal. A number of years ago, Brass Bell Music incorporated a ‘Best Idea’ from an RPMDA session. We began placing …
by Christie Smith, Alfred Music What a convention!! San Diego is a beautiful city and is the home of NAMM headquarters and Kjos Publishing. Both companies were the perfect hosts to our members and put together once in a lifetime special events for us. If you missed it, be sure to put next year on …
DOROTHY AWARD: A highlight of every convention is the announcement of the Dorothy at the closing dinner, given for a lifetime of service and achievement in the music industry. It is RPMDA’s highest honor. The 2019 honoree is Lori Supinie of Senseney Music. Lorie began her long and distinguished career in the print music industry at Senseney Music and is …
The 2019 convention will bring us a new set of awards. Let’s take a moment to remember our 2018 recipients and their contributions to the print industry and to RPMDA. Dorothy Award – Our top RPMDA award given to someone who has offered: A lifetime of service to friends and family, community, and the print …