Hal Leonard

Exciting week at Hal Leonard! We were honored to welcome Cherese Bassett Executive Director, and Dr. John W. Richmond Dean of the College of Music from the University of North Texas to our Milwaukee headquarters. Hal Leonard Chairman Larry Morton, a proud UNT grad school alumnus, hosted the visit as he steps into his new role on UNT’s Board of Advancement for the College of Music. We’re thrilled to strengthen our connection with this leading institution and look forward to continued collaboration in shaping the future of music education.

Attention Music Educators: Enter our MuseClass #ClearTheList giveaway for a chance to win $500 to Sheet Music Plus! Fill your classroom with the music and methods you’ve been wanting. Don’t miss out—enter now and start the school year strong! Enter to win! https://lnkd.in/gvFPaJdS #clearthelist #BackToSchool #museclass #sheetmusicplus #halleonard #musiceducation #teachers

Larry Morton’s 40-year journey of shaking up the music industry has taken him from Roland to President at Hal Leonard, and now, he’s joined forces with Muse Group to lead the charge in digital music innovation. Read the latest blog about how he's continuing to shape the future of music with Muse Group https://lnkd.in/g-AAVGSb #Music #Inspiration #MusicProduction #MuseGroup

Exciting news, Arrange Me is getting an upgrade - “We are thrilled to announce ArrangeMe Pro, which offers premium-level features and an enhanced account experience that will allow all arrangers and composers to take their self-publishing to the next level,” Scott Harris - ArrangeMe Program Manager https://lnkd.in/ekApYFJN

A MAJOR congratulations goes out to Keith Mardak for just being rewarded a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Music Publishers Association! He’s played a quintessential role in Hal Leonard’s evolution, lending to so much growth and providing exemplary leadership along the way. Thank you, Keith, for all you’ve done championing music!   #musicpublishersassociation #halleonard #lifetimeachievement #award

We are excited to announce a new exclusive US distribution agreement with SJC Custom Drums. We look forward to spreading the word about SJC!

We at Hal Leonard are crushed to hear of the loss of Happy Traum. Happy and his wife Jane have been part of the Hal family for decades and we couldn’t be more proud that they worked with us on their amazing legacy of folk music and instruction. Happy was a pioneer, a major talent, an excellent teacher, and, most of all, a wonderful friend who will be missed dearly by many. Our condolences to Jane, their family, and the many, many friends who will be mourning this loss. https://lnkd.in/guv57CWq

We at Hal Leonard are proud to announce the addition of three new manufacturers to our B2B distribution catalog! Interstellar Audio Machines, Kali Audio, and Precision by Triad Orbit – welcome to the family!

We're delighted to share that Leah Claiborne's book Expanding the Repertoire: Piano Music of Black Composers won the Founder's Award at the inaugural Piano Education Awards. This event was organized by Elena Cobb of EVC Music and presented by Andrew Eales, and celebrates excellence and innovation in piano education literature. Nominations were open for any publication from 2023 or 2024, and Hal Leonard was proud to have several titles included across various categories. In a speech read by Bosba Panh, Claiborne shared, "I have dedicated my life to bringing piano music by Black composers to the forefront of classical music, especially for children who deserve to be exposed to the beauty and diversity of classical music at the fundamental years of learning... I hope that this recognition will spark more interest in the works of Black composers and encourage a more inclusive representation on concert stages, starting with our youth." It was a true honour to attend and sponsor the inaugural Art of Piano Education Awards at the Royal Albert Hall. Hal Leonard is fortunate to have been EVC Music's global distributor since 2021, and so we know first-hand how hard-working and determined Elena Cobb is. We look forward to supporting the awards as they evolve under her and Andrew Eales' expert guidance. Congratulations to fellow winners and nominees! 📸Katie Edwards, Dock Leaf Films #Piano #PianoEdAwards #MusicEducation #PianoMusicofBlackComposers #HalLeonard #musicbusinessnews #musicpublishing #musicpublisher

We at Hal Leonard are happy to announce that two memorial funds have been announced in honor of our late esteemed friend and colleague Rick Walters. We'd like to thank The Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra (MYSO) and The National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) for their partnership in honoring Ricks legacy. Read all about it here: https://lnkd.in/gueK4mnF