Schmitt Music Company Receives Lifetime Achievement Award

Business Wire, Dec 16, 1996

MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 16, 1996--

Schmitt Music to be honored by the

National Association of Music Manufacturers

Schmitt Music Company has been recognized by the National Association of Music Manufacturers (NAMM) for its lifetime achievements in service to the music industry over the past century.

"Schmitt Music understands the value of music making and has long been a strong supporter of music education," said Larry Linkin, president and CEO of NAMM. "I consider Schmitt to be the epitome of a responsible and innovative member of the music community."

NAMM selected Schmitt Music because of the company's enhancement of and contributions to the music products industry for 100 years. NAMM strives to bring recognition to music companies that uphold the value of music and the arts in the nation's schools.

"This recognition from NAMM and our colleagues in the music industry is very gratifying," said Tom Schmitt, president and CEO of Schmitt Music Company. "We plan on remaining just as committed to music and music education during our next century."

Founded in 1901, NAMM serves more than 5,000 music products retailers, manufacturers, distributors, wholesalers and publishers located in the United States and in more than 50 countries.

Schmitt Music Company, in its fourth generation of family ownership, is one of the largest full-line music retailers in the nation. The company operates stores throughout Minnesota, Wisconsin, Nebraska and Colorado and North and South Dakota.

CONTACT: Kristen Bina

Shandwick USA

612/832-5000, ext. 323

or

Jill Rivard

Schmitt Music Company

612/330-9563