Music Trade Review
Issue: 1954 Vol. 113 N. 8 - Page 5
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The Jtusi
Established 1879
Vol. 113-No. 8
PIONEER
2,893rd Issue
REVIEW
75lh Year
THE
August, 1954
PUBLICATION
75th Year
O F T H E M U S I C
I N D U S T R Y
Piano Manufacturers Optimistic After
Successful Convention in Chicago
HE 53rd Annual Convention of the
National Association of Music Mer-
chants, Inc. opened at the Palmer House
in Chicago on Monday, July 12th, with
an opening luncheon which was held in
the Grand Ballroom. President Russell
B. Wells welcomed the guests and stat-
ed: "There is no greater opportunity
to see everything in the world of music
than right here in this hotel. Many
thousands of dollars have been invested
by our commercial members in making
their exhibits attractive for you." He
then pointed out how the program was
planned and stated that it had been done
so as to allow "the greatest amount of
time possible to visit the suppliers and
manufacturers and to browse around to
learn of the many new products being
offered here for the first time."
T
He paid a complimentary tribute to
the men at the speakers' table whom he
introduced, who included the officers ©f
the N.A.M.M., Directors and committee
chairmen and also the officers and trus-
tees of the American Music Conference.
Continuing, he said: "As for the gen-
tlemen of the N.A.M.M. group and other
directors sitting in the audience, they
are the ones we can thank for the prog-
ress we have made this year. They have
worked out the big activities such as
our uniform accounting project, group
purchasing and the like as well as the
many worthy but less spectacular under-
takings such as telling the finansial
world what a good risk musical instru-
ment field is."
He paid a glowing tribute to the
American Music Conference when he
said, "The gentlemen of the American
Music Conference are no less gluttons
for punishment. Their responsibility is
promoting the use of music in schools,
communities, industries and in homes.
Had human beings been born with the
THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW, AUGUST, 1954
TIIK WIHTK HOl'SK
WASIIINCUOV
June 30, 1954
Dear Mr. Wella:
Please extend my greetings to everyone attending
the Annual Music Industry Trade Show and Conven-
tion of the National Association of Music Merchants.
THE
GREETINGS
OF
PRESIDENT
DWIGHT
As in other lands throughout the world, music has
a daily place in our nation's society. It has been
said that America has been blessed with men and
women who quickly forget their hardships but always
remember the songs that led them through the periods
of trial. All of you surely derive a sense of satis-
faction from the knowledge that, through your work,
so many Americans gain enjoyment and inspiration.
E.
EISENHOWER
To all of you go my best wishes for a most enjoyable
convention.
READ AT
THE
Sincerely,,
OPENING
LUNCHEON
Mr. Russell B. Wells
President
National Association of Music
Merchants, Inc.
28 East Jackson Boulevard
Chicago 4, Illinois
ability to play instruments, these gen-
tlemen would all be out working their
heads off to keep up with the demand
of 165,000,000 musicians. Instead, we
must continually promote the use of
musical instruments which is made pos-
sible by money supplied by members
of the N.A.M.M., all musical instrument
manufacturing association members, the
industry's members and many farsight-
ed organizations wno are not members
of any group."
In conclusion, he said: "I wish to
thank our commercial members for
their interest in helping us build a
strong and prosperous retail association.
Our excellent trade publications deserve
special commendation for so generously
supporting our activities and otherwise
working in the interest of this great
industry.
"I have had the privilege to lead a
great organization, of which I am proud.
No one need fear for its future, for I
have worked closely with those in whose
hands the future lies. They have my
utmost unqualified confidence as I know
they have yours. With the same coop-
eration you have given jne, they, too,
will be inspired to give you back the
most that is in them."
Before the luncheon was over, the
guests were duly entertained and in-
spired by Gene Flack, whose message of
optimism started off the Convention
with much enthusiasm.
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The Jtusi
Established 1879
Vol. 113-No. 8
PIONEER
2,893rd Issue
REVIEW
75lh Year
THE
August, 1954
PUBLICATION
75th Year
O F T H E M U S I C
I N D U S T R Y
Piano Manufacturers Optimistic After
Successful Convention in Chicago
HE 53rd Annual Convention of the
National Association of Music Mer-
chants, Inc. opened at the Palmer House
in Chicago on Monday, July 12th, with
an opening luncheon which was held in
the Grand Ballroom. President Russell
B. Wells welcomed the guests and stat-
ed: "There is no greater opportunity
to see everything in the world of music
than right here in this hotel. Many
thousands of dollars have been invested
by our commercial members in making
their exhibits attractive for you." He
then pointed out how the program was
planned and stated that it had been done
so as to allow "the greatest amount of
time possible to visit the suppliers and
manufacturers and to browse around to
learn of the many new products being
offered here for the first time."
T
He paid a complimentary tribute to
the men at the speakers' table whom he
introduced, who included the officers ©f
the N.A.M.M., Directors and committee
chairmen and also the officers and trus-
tees of the American Music Conference.
Continuing, he said: "As for the gen-
tlemen of the N.A.M.M. group and other
directors sitting in the audience, they
are the ones we can thank for the prog-
ress we have made this year. They have
worked out the big activities such as
our uniform accounting project, group
purchasing and the like as well as the
many worthy but less spectacular under-
takings such as telling the finansial
world what a good risk musical instru-
ment field is."
He paid a glowing tribute to the
American Music Conference when he
said, "The gentlemen of the American
Music Conference are no less gluttons
for punishment. Their responsibility is
promoting the use of music in schools,
communities, industries and in homes.
Had human beings been born with the
THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW, AUGUST, 1954
TIIK WIHTK HOl'SK
WASIIINCUOV
June 30, 1954
Dear Mr. Wella:
Please extend my greetings to everyone attending
the Annual Music Industry Trade Show and Conven-
tion of the National Association of Music Merchants.
THE
GREETINGS
OF
PRESIDENT
DWIGHT
As in other lands throughout the world, music has
a daily place in our nation's society. It has been
said that America has been blessed with men and
women who quickly forget their hardships but always
remember the songs that led them through the periods
of trial. All of you surely derive a sense of satis-
faction from the knowledge that, through your work,
so many Americans gain enjoyment and inspiration.
E.
EISENHOWER
To all of you go my best wishes for a most enjoyable
convention.
READ AT
THE
Sincerely,,
OPENING
LUNCHEON
Mr. Russell B. Wells
President
National Association of Music
Merchants, Inc.
28 East Jackson Boulevard
Chicago 4, Illinois
ability to play instruments, these gen-
tlemen would all be out working their
heads off to keep up with the demand
of 165,000,000 musicians. Instead, we
must continually promote the use of
musical instruments which is made pos-
sible by money supplied by members
of the N.A.M.M., all musical instrument
manufacturing association members, the
industry's members and many farsight-
ed organizations wno are not members
of any group."
In conclusion, he said: "I wish to
thank our commercial members for
their interest in helping us build a
strong and prosperous retail association.
Our excellent trade publications deserve
special commendation for so generously
supporting our activities and otherwise
working in the interest of this great
industry.
"I have had the privilege to lead a
great organization, of which I am proud.
No one need fear for its future, for I
have worked closely with those in whose
hands the future lies. They have my
utmost unqualified confidence as I know
they have yours. With the same coop-
eration you have given jne, they, too,
will be inspired to give you back the
most that is in them."
Before the luncheon was over, the
guests were duly entertained and in-
spired by Gene Flack, whose message of
optimism started off the Convention
with much enthusiasm.
(Turn Over)
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