EMD Music Now Distributes Rossetti Accordions E MD Music has announced it will distribute
with them and our dealer network.” “We’re thrilled to embark on this new partnership with EMD,” said Erika Alvarez, co-owner of Rossetti Accordions. “With the expansive dealer network that EMD holds, backed by their highly experienced sales team, we believe our partnership will de- liver Rossetti accordions to a wider range of markets.” {emdmusic.com}
Rossetti Accordions throughout the U.S. “We’ve been looking to enter the accordion market for some time, given its strong presence in the U.S.,” said Tony Graham, sales manager at EMD. “Finding the right balance between quality and affordability was key, and teaming up with an established brand like Rossetti is the perfect fit. We’re excited to work closely
Rossetti Accordions’ Erika Alvarez and EMD Music’s Tony Graham.
T he 50th Percussive Arts Society International Convention (PASIC) took place November 12–15, 2025, in Indianapolis. The annual show brought together musicians, students, educators, industry representatives and other enthusiasts from around the world to celebrate the percussive arts. PASIC50 welcomed a record- setting attendance of more than 7,800 participants. Attendees traveled from across North America and at least 24 countries to experience a wide array of concerts, clinics, masterclasses, workshops, panels and presentations representing every corner of the percussion world, including drum set, keyboard percussion, symphonic, marching, world, interactive drumming and more. Throughout the weekend, more than 25 new works were premiered as part of PASIC’s expanded new-music initiative. In total, PASIC50 featured more than 100 sessions showcasing percussion in all its forms, from timpani to tap dancing, marching percussion to marimbas, and djembes to drum sets. PASIC concluded with a concert by Galactic featuring Jelly Joseph and Stanton Moore, blasting their funk-infused New Orleans rhythms, drawing many of the convention’s performers and presenters onstage to join in the celebration. {pas.org} PASIC50 Celebrates 50 Years, Breaks Attendance Records
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