June 2026
THE SCHOOL MUSIC ISSUE
30 I FROM THE TOP Connolly Music’s Jake Connolly discusses his company’s recent acquisition of three brands from Conn Selmer.
Beacock Music’s Russ, Sue and Gayle Beacock.
The 2026–2027 NASMD Board during March’s convention.
40 I NASMD 2026 COVERAGE An in-depth recap of the annual National
Association of School Music Dealers convention, including the best, most informative sessions we attended.
44 I 8 TIPS FOR
RENTAL NIGHT SUCCESS School music retailers and ed reps chime in with their fool-proof tips to slay your next rental night.
34 I BEACOCK MUSIC AT 50 How the family-owned full-line retailer has leaned into its “retail is detail” motto to reach the five-decade mark.
48 I BAND & ORCHESTRA 50 I GUITARS, AMPS & ACCESSORIES 54 I AUDIO & RECORDING 56 I DRUMS & PERCUSSION 58 I PIANOS, KEYBOARDS & SYNTHESIZERS 59 I DJ & LIGHTING
22 I AI IN MI X Peter Dods shares three AI workflows that save him time.
12 I INDUSTRY PROFILES X How Rath Trombones is celebrating 30 years of U.K. craftsmanship.
24 I VIEW FROM REPAIR BENCH X Steve France offers five tips to increase summertime repair shop output.
14 I NEWS X PAS to Continue Legacy of PMC
X Eastman Music Acquires Fossati L’Atelier de Hautbois X Music Will, Sweetwater Launch Instrument Fund X Laney Founder Passes Away X Martin Announces Board, Leadership Changes
26 I MY TURN X Lars Rundquist advocates for close review of rental processing costs.
RETAILER ASK THE 62 I ASK THE RETAILER
28 I WOMEN OF NAMM X Hailey Earp discusses her WoN Leadership Summit experience.
X ESP Debuts New Leadership Changes X Guitar Center Relaunches Drum-Off X Ensemble Named to Inc. List
X Retailers answer the most common question they get from parents — and share how they respond.
Cover photo by Ryan Kotrlik.
6 I MUSIC INC. I JUNE 2026
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