The Music Achievement Council was formed in 1983 for the express purpose of supporting instrumental music programs in our schools. The council produces educational materials for use by band and orchestra directors to help improve the recruiting and retention of instrumental music students.
The Music Achievement Council Board of Directors consists of representatives from key areas of the music industry.
National Association of School Music Dealers (NASMD)
Bill Harvey, Vice President, Buddy Roger's Music, Cincinnati, Ohio - Treasurer
George Quinlan, Jr., President, Quinlan & Fabish Music Co., Burr Ridge, Illinois
Steve West, Chairman, West Music Co. Inc., Coralville, Iowa
Manufacturers and Suppliers of Instrumental Music Products
John D'Addario III, Executive Vice President, D'Addario & Company, Inc., Farmingdale, New York - Secretary
Doug Lady, Senior Vice President, Hal Leonard Corporation, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Rick Young, Senior Vice President, Yamaha Corporation, Buena Park, California - Chairman
NAMM
Joe Lamond, President & CEO, NAMM, Carlsbad, California
