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The National Association of School Music Dealers (NASMD) held its annual convention March 13-16 at the Hyatt Regency Riverwalk in San Antonio, TX. NASMD members are school music retailers, manufacturers, and service providers who share a passion for helping school music students make music. Each year the convention provides educational sessions covering virtually every item of importance to a school music dealer: leadership, marketing, sales, personnel management, financial management, and much more.
The convention is also a great way for members to network and to exhibit their "road rep prowess," as demonstrated by Art's Music Shop's participation and success in a couple of the forums presented, plus the fourth annual NASMD Road Rep Olympics. The Olympics measure the "really" important skills of being a quality road rep. Dealer road representatives from across the country competed to win 1st, 2nd and 3rd place trophies, plus a chance to win a Rock-n- Roller Multi-Cart, which was donated by Ace Products to all the first place winners. Competitions included the Road Rep Obstacle Course; Emergency Repairs, using only a pencil and a paper clip; Van loading and Schlepping; and Rep-ardy, a trivia game following the Jeopardy! format.
Several road reps from Art's Music Shop placed high and/or won awards in the various Olympic-style challenges. Greg Garrett won for Best Emergency Repair, using only a pencil and a paper clip, while Dick Turner placed first in the Road Rep Obstacle Course. Heather Ransom placed in the Van Loading and Schlepping competition, a category she has won each of the two previous years, and Greg Faulker excelled and won first prize in the
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trivia challenge, Rep-ardy.
Also during the three day meeting, Art's own Mike Hamilton's contribution to the fast-paced Best Ideas for Road Reps, topped the list. The Best Ideas session is where members share tips and tricks in only two minutes on how to better provide top notch school service. Lastly, Art's Music Shop manager Jessica Freehling- Kazzie was recognized for the input she provided during the How to Make the Most of Rental Nights roundtable.
The 2014 NASMD convention will be held April 2-4 at the Loews Portofino Bay Hotel in Orlando, Florida.
Marchmaster Inc has two new shoes avaialble through DSI.
The Velocity Marching Shoe The all new Velocity marching shoe from DSI features all the comfort and durability of premium marching shoes but at a more attractive price. Currently worn by Carolina Crown, the Velocity features a thinner sole with “hidden tread” for a sleeker, dancier look. The perforated side panels on the napa upper allow your foot to breathe yet remain low profile so they appear invisible while marching.
Since all DSI shoes have soles that are sewn to the upper (rather than glued) you can feel confident that they will last longer than any other brand of marching shoes.
The Ever-Jazz Dance Shoe Finally, a washable dance shoe for outdoor or indoor use! The new Ever-Jazz shoe from DSI was designed for dancers by dancers. It’s split sole design allows for maximum flexibility and helps you achieve the perfect toe point. Made from a micro-fiber blend, the Ever-Jazz is machine washable and will fit your foot like a glove. If you’re looking for a jazz
shoe that will last for an entire season then look no further than the Ever-Jazz dance shoe.
Contact Marchmaster at 800-816-2263 or visit our website at
www.marchmaster.com.
For more information about industry/institutional membership, visit
www.alabamamea.org and select the “Industry/ Institutional Membership” link on the main page.
Online Professional Development!
Got music education questions? Want some expert advice?
NAfME offers this exciting free benefit to members throughout the school year. NAfME members visiting the band, orchestra, chorus, jazz, inovations, guitar, general music, composition, and Collegiate networks can get expert advice in answer to their questions.
Visit the forums at
www.nafme.org
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