Band directors, lesson students, customers, and friends, help us celebrate! Without you, being awarded Dealer of the Year wouldn't have been possible! Come between now and August 5th and take a selfie with us! You'll be entered to win a ukulele of your choice AND, get 10% off any accessory item that day!
Marching Monday!
It's that time of year...marching band season! We want to kick it off right by sharing our favorite marching band stories. Look forward to them for the next few Mondays! #marchingmonday
"Days of Marching band bring back lots of memories. Early morning rehearsals before school, sweaty camp days at Interlochen. Some are better than others, and this one is even true.
On a hot day at band camp, I was given a few Hershey Kisses for being the best marcher in my rank by the Drum Major who was our constant judge.
My aunt had recently shared a kiss with me, but she did it in a way that made me blush. She came up to me and said, "Hey, you want a kiss?" Having come from my aunt, and me being an introverted teenager, I ran from the room yelling and screaming!!!
So I had an idea and thought I would try it on a girl that I kind of liked. I came up to her with my candy behind my back, and sprung it on her as she was standing with a group of her girlfriends. "Hey, you want a kiss?" She looked at me and blushed, and being the introverted teenager she was, yelled,"Noooooo!!!"
Who knew that 30 years later that blushing flute player would become my wife!" - Tim Brennan
Music Makes a Difference!
Hey Gang,
We are super excited to share some news with you! Last Friday, during NAMM's Top 100 dealer awards show, we received the "Music Makes A Difference" award for our work in removing financial barriers that prevent kids from participating in music programs. Then we were named "Dealer of the Year"!!! I don't have the words to express our gratitude to all of you for supporting our efforts and for trusting us as a partner in your musical endeavors. You make it possible for us to do what we love every day. For that, I humbly say thank you.
-Robert
For more information, read below:
A&G Central Music Named Dealer of the Year
Getting Ready!
The Band Van has rolled into Alma College packed with the goodies for the Yamaha Sounds of Summer Camp! #soundsofsummer #yamaha #iplayhere
We've Got News!
Hey Gang,
We are both honored and humbled by our selection to the NAMM Top 100, for the second year in a row!! Each year NAMM, the global association of music products and music retailers, selects the top 100 music dealers from the approximately 10,300 Member companies located in more than 103 countries. An independent panel of judges reviewed the submissions and rated them across categories that included customer service, music advocacy, store design and promotions. We are grateful to be included in a group of amazing companies dedicated to helping others find their voice through music. We truly love what we do each day, and thank you for letting us share our passion for music making with you.