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January 15–18, 2009 • anaheim, Ca Why it’s more important than ever to Join your peers at the namm shoW Find Innovations You Won’t See Anywhere Else The NAMM Show is where you can stay up to date on the latest trends and be the first to witness—and order—the newest musical innovations produced by leading manufacturers from around the world. Your customers are seeking exciting new products; shouldn’t you be the local retailer to offer them? This is also your chance to spend time with the people whose products you already rely on and to check out the 175+ brandnew exhibitors joining us to show off their wares for the first time. namm shoW neWs and updates Be Part of the NAMM Show’s Opening Act Once again, the annual Fernand L. Petiot All-Industry Marching Band kicks off the show in style! To join in this year’s parade, simply drop by the NAMM Idea Center (Booth #5501) at 8 a.m. on Thursday, January 15. Rehearsal starts at 8:30 a.m. Bring your mouthpiece, and we’ll supply the rest. One Great Idea Can Pay for Your Trip Even the savviest businesspeople can use fresh input and ideas. We’ve assembled the best and most successful industry players to host a variety of NAMM University sessions. From the popular NAMM U Breakfast Sessions to the quick Idea Center sessions, each of our free professional development sessions addresses today’s biggest challenges and opportunities. In Memoriam: Paying Tribute to Leaders We’ve Lost On Thursday, January 15, at 5:15 p.m., please join us in the convention center lobby for a very special gathering as we remember the music industry professionals we’ve lost over the past year with a video tribute and live performance by the Los Angeles Scots Pipe Band. Spend Time with Your Peers Our industry is based on relationships. How do you put a value on a face-to-face discussion, a chance meeting on the show floor, dinner with suppliers or drinks with your peers at the Hilton or Marriott lobby bar? NAMM Members have built lifelong friendships by attending NAMM Shows throughout their careers. (Not to mention the fact that you’ve worked hard all year and deserve a trip to sunny California in January!) Music Education Day at the NAMM Show To honor and celebrate music educators and expose them to the latest musical products while increasing their awareness of our Members as a valuable resource, NAMM is hosting its second annual Music Education Day at the NAMM Show on Sunday, January 18. Be sure to say hello and share ideas when you see these champions for music walking the aisles. Clarification: Show Attendees Under 16 Recently, there’s been some concern over NAMM’s new policy prohibiting minors under 16 from attending the show, and we’d like to set the record straight. NAMM wholeheartedly supports its industry families and wants to see our future leaders attending the NAMM shows, both now and in years to come. The new badge policy applies only to non-industry attendees under the age of 16 who simply have no business connection with the show.

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Playback - Winter 2009 Contents From the President NAMM Events Music in the News A New Year... a New Look at Technology Commercial Retail Reps in the Field Washington Watch International New Domestic Members NAMM Foundation Music Notes Resources Viewpoint

Playback - Winter 2009

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