Mark Ragin, CEO of SLM, comments, “I have known the E.K. Blessing brand for as long as I can remember, so its gives me great pride to bring this brand into St. Louis Music. Blessing is one of the most well-known, historic brands in brass and we look forward to optimizing its potential and delivering music stores with first class instruments and service on a global scale.”
For Steve Wasser, president of Verne Q. Powell Flutes, the transition was in the best interest for a brand he has shepherded and cared for since 2009. “We previously sold our Zonda reed business to St. Louis Music, and were very pleased with their stewardship. They have a national team of sales people which will provide more exposure for the rejuvenated 109 year-old Blessing brand.”
Founded by Emil Karl Blessing in 1906, E.K. Blessing produces instruments in both the student and professional levels, with a range of instruments from Trumpets and Trombones to Marching Baritones and French Horns, as well as a leading line of mouthpieces.
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