Each year at the Texas Bandmasters Association Annual Convention/Clinic, the association recognizes a select group of individuals for their longstanding commitment and dedication to music education. These honorees include Band Directors, Administrators, and Music Industry Businessmen.  Each of these individuals has distinguished themselves as being leaders in their fields and having made substantial contributions to Texas Bands and the Texas Bandmasters Association.

John M. Stoner, President and CEO of Conn-Selmer Inc., will formally be presented the 2008 Music Industry Award in a ceremony on Sunday, July 26th, at the TBA Board of Directors Award Program prior to the Boston Brass Concert. On Monday, July 27th, at the President’s Reception, Mr. Stoner will be further recognized and have an opportunity to address the group. “This year, I am pleased and honored to be able to present the TBA Music Industry Award to John Stoner, in recognition of a long history of supporting the Texas Bandmasters Association and music education”, says Michael Brashear, Executive Director of the Association. “In addition to being the largest U.S. manufacturer and distributor of band and orchestral instruments for students, Conn-Selmer places great emphasis on music education through venues such as the Conn-Selmer Institute, In-Service opportunities for schools and directors, and the Keynotes Magazine which is an ongoing reference source and support network for music educators everywhere.  TBA thanks John Stoner and Conn-Selmer for continued support, and is pleased to recognize him for his contribution to music education around the world.” 
 
Conn-Selmer, Inc. is the leading manufacturer and distributor of band and orchestral instruments for professional, amateur and student use. The Company manufactures and distributes its products under a variety of well-known brand names, including Vincent Bach brass, Selmer USA woodwinds, C.G. Conn brass, King brass, Armstrong woodwinds, Ludwig and Musser percussion and Glaesel string instruments. Other brands include Scherl & Roth and William Lewis & Son string instruments, Emerson flutes, and Benge brass. Under its Leblanc, Inc. division, purchased in 2004, the company also manufactures and distributes Leblanc, Holton, Noblet, Vito band instruments. Conn-Selmer is also the exclusive North American distributor for Selmer (Paris) professional brass and woodwinds and U.S. distributor for Yanagisawa saxophones. 

To contact Conn-Selmer, write to P.O. Box 310, Elkhart, IN 46515-0310 U.S.A. or http://www.conn-selmer.com.