ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI – SLM purchases the E.K. Blessing Company from Verne Q. Powell Flutes.
Founded in 1906, E.K. Blessing is one the USA’s most historic brands of Concert and Marching Band Instruments and Accessories.
Mark Ragin, CEO of St. Louis Music, comments, “I have known the E.K. Blessing brand for as long as I can remember, so it 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.
To learn more about E.K. Blessing contact your St Louis Music Representative at 800-727-4512 or email [email protected]
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St. Louis Music/U.S. Band & Orchestra is one of the largest general distributors of musical instruments and accessories in North America. SLM is the owner of Austin Guitars, Knilling String Instruments, Zonda Reeds & Sigma Guitars. The company is also the exclusive global manager and licensee of Alvarez & Alvarez-Yairi, the exclusive USA distributor of Dixon Drums and Hardware, and the exclusive North American distributor of P. Mauriat Brass and Woodwinds and Suzuki Violins. SLM also distributes over 150 brands of accessories to music stores across the USA.
