Sweetwater is extremely pleased to announce that we have partnered with Music for All, a nonprofit organization dedicated to changing lives through music. This partnership with Music for All will greatly increase support for band/orchestra directors, students, and parents by expanding the reach and impact of Music for All’s educational events and programming, such as its annual Summer Symposium. A division of the Music for All Summer Symposium, the Director Academy provides opportunities for band directors to connect with peers and work with world-class faculty in one of the country’s top professional-development experiences. Sweetwater’s first initiative will be to halve tuition for the first 150 registrants of Music for All’s nationally renowned Director Academy experience.
Additionally, the partnership introduces Sweetwater as Music for All’s Official Instrument Rental Partner, demonstrative of Sweetwater’s unmatched track record in helping advance musicians’ journeys. “[W]ith Sweetwater as our official instrument rental partner, together, we’re making it easier for students to have a positive rental experience, which is key to keeping them engaged.” said Jeremy L. Earnhart, President and CEO of Music for All. “A young musician’s connection with their craft is most formative in the first couple of years. We want to set them up for joy and success from the start, which is why we designed our Instrument Rental Program to specifically minimize playing downtime and maximize instrument playability — two main contributing factors to a young musician giving up early,” explained Mike Clem, CEO of Sweetwater. “With Music for All, we’re excited to provide directors, educators, and parents the support and resources to help maximize every young musician’s journey.”
About Music for All
Music for All’s mission is to create, provide, and expand life-changing experiences through music. Our vision is to be a catalyst to ensure that every child in America has access to and opportunity for active music making in their scholastic environment. A 501(c)(3) nonprofit educational organization, Music for All’s events and programs serve more than 600,000 attendees annually — more than 1.7 million program participants since 1975. Programs include the Bands of America Championships for marching bands, a summer music camp for students and teachers, festivals for concert bands and orchestras, national honor ensembles, educational webinars, podcasts, and online resources for teachers.
Music for All’s efforts are supported by national presenting sponsor Yamaha Corporation of America and its family of sponsors, strategic partners, and grantors. Find and follow Music for All online at musicforall.org, Facebook at /musicforallnetwork and /bandsofamerica, Instagram at /officialmusicforall, and TikTok at /officialmusicforall.
About Sweetwater
Headquartered in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and founded in 1979, Sweetwater credits its four decades of profitability to its now 3,000 employees and its deep understanding of the profound connection that music makers have with their craft, their gear, and the creative process. Sweetwater is now the no. 1 online retailer for music makers, trusted and beloved by millions of musicians, sound engineers, band and orchestra directors, and podcasters who rely on the company to help advance their musical and creative journeys. From beginners to rock stars, music makers everywhere seek out Sweetwater’s industry-leading expertise, including in-depth product videos to inform their purchases and unrivaled post-purchase support. Sweetwater views music as a force for good, focusing philanthropic efforts on youth music education, bringing music to underserved areas, and advancing musicians’ mental wellbeing.
