Hal Leonard Corporation

Hal Leonard Corporation
Status Active
Founded 1947 (1947)
Winona, Minnesota
Founder Harold "Hal" Edstrom
Everett "Leonard" Edstrom
Roger Busdicker
Country of origin United States
Headquarters location Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Key people Keith Mardak, Chairman
Larry Morton, President
Publication types Sheet music, Books, DVDs, software
Imprints Amadeus Press, Backbeat Books, Limelight Editions, Applause Theatre and Cinema Books
Official website www.halleonard.com

Hal Leonard Corporation is a United States music publishing and distribution company founded in Winona, Minnesota, by Harold "Hal" Edstrom, his brother, Everett "Leonard" Edstrom, and fellow musician Roger Busdicker. Currently headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, it is the largest sheet music publisher in the world.[1]

History

The company produces sheet music, songbooks, and method book (with CD) packs, and band and choral arrangements, reference books, instructional DVDs, videos CD-ROMs, ShowTrax instrumental accompaniments, and music software.[2]

In 1995, Hal Leonard Corporation began distributing Homespun Music Instruction CDs and DVDs.[3] A mail-order company before joining Hal Leonard's distribution network, Homespun is a producer of instructional video and audio materials.

In 2004, Hal Leonard acquired Applause Theatre and Cinema Books.[4]

In 2006, Hal Leonard acquired Amadeus Press and Limelight Editions.[5] Also in 2006, Hal Leonard acquired Backbeat Books, which publishes the AllMusic reference guide and other music-related publications, from CMP.[6]

In 2009, Hal Leonard acquired Shawnee Press from Music Sales Group.[7]

In 2014, Hal Leonard acquired Noteflight, an online music notation service and a community for sharing scores.[8]

In 2017, Hal Leonard acquired the online music retailer Sheet Music Plus.

Imprints

  • Amadeus Press
  • Applause Theatre and Cinema Books
  • Backbeat Books
  • Limelight Editions
  • Shawnee Press

See also

References

  1. ↑ "What We Learned In The New Economy". Fast Company. United States: Fast Company, Inc. March 1, 2004. p. 6. Retrieved August 9, 2009.
  2. ↑ "Hal Leonard Online - About Us". Hal Leonard Corporation. Retrieved January 27, 2014.
  3. ↑ Van Dyke, Matthew (March 9, 2016). "Hal Leonard & Homespun Celebrate 20 Years Together". Music & Sound Retailer. Retrieved July 7, 2017.
  4. ↑ "Hal Leonard Assumes Ownership Of Applause Books". PublishersWeekly.com. Retrieved 2018-04-21.
  5. ↑ Content, Library Journal Archive (2006-03-01). "Hal Leonard Buys Amadeus Press and Limelight Editions". Library Journal. Retrieved 2018-04-21.
  6. ↑ "Hal Leonard buys Backbeat Books for $2.2M". Milwaukee Business Journal. United States: American City Business Journals. November 20, 2006. Retrieved August 9, 2009.
  7. ↑ Hal Leonard Acquires Shawnee Press
  8. ↑ Berkovitz, Joe (April 15, 2014). "Noteflight is now part of Hal Leonard Corporation". Noteflight.com. Retrieved April 16, 2014.


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