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Percussionist Scott Pollard Joins Majestic/Mapex Percussion

Mt.Juliet, TN - July, 2015 | | Artists

Mapex & Majestic Concert percussion is proud to welcome Scott Pollard to our roster of Artists.

Scott Pollard, a native of Raleigh, NC, has held full-time percussion/timpani positions with the Buffalo Philharmonic and the US Air Force Concert Band in Washington, D.C. 

The Majestic Thin Shell Brass Snare that Sounds Like Gold

Mt.Juliet, TN - January, 2017 | | Concert Snares

Brass, with its brilliant tone and sensitive warmth, is the new highlight of the Majestic Prophonic Series family of orchestral snare drums. Crafted entirely from 1mm brass, this incredibly responsive drum features the thinnest shell of its kind on the market today with a double beaded design for strength and a traditional orchestral metal drum look. The special fold-back of the formed bearing edge ensures shell integrity and the glancing snare bed is slightly deeper than most for optimum cable response.

KHS America Brands Prominent at 2017 WGI World Championships

Mt.Juliet, TN - April, 2017 | | Marching

With the echoes of left hand rimshots still ringing in the University of Dayton Arena, and the images of artful pageantry fresh in our minds, Jupiter, Mapex and Majestic salute the ensembles who took part in the WGI Sport of the Arts 2017 World Championships.

Introducing the Reflection Series Marimba by Majestic

Mt. Juliet, TN - November, 2017 | | Product | Reflection

After years of thoughtful research and input from top artists, making its USA debut at the Percussive Arts Society International Conference, Majestic launched the newest innovation in Mallet instrument design with the introduction of the Reflection Series Marimba.

Stamper and Goldenson Assume New Roles to Accelerate KHS Global Growth

Mt Juliet, TN - January, 2018

As a result of the continuing growth and expansion of KHS Musical Instruments, President and CEO Karl Leong has announced that KHS America President Tabor Stamper has been appointed President Emeritus and KHS Global Advisor, supporting KHS’s global development efforts.

Replacing Stamper as President of KHS America is industry veteran Jerry Goldenson. Goldenson has been with KHS America since August, 2016.

KHS America Helps Future Music Educator With College Scholarship

Mt. Juliet, TN - February, 2018 | | Community | Scholarship

Each year KHS America awards a college scholarship to a member of the United States Army All American Marching Band (USAAAMB).  There were 17 applicants this year and the winner was announced during the band’s banquet in San Antonio, TX on Saturday, January 6th.  The 2018 winner was Elissa Travis from Hamilton High School in Chandler, AZ.

Majestic Introduces New Concert Black Series 5.0 Octave Marimbas

Mt. Juliet, TN - November, 2019

Majestic percussion is proud to introduce the new Concert Black series of marimbas packed with pro-level features. The Concert Black series is available with rosewood or Padauk bar models, each features black finished resonators, height adjustable frame, free floating bar posts, and 9 graduations within the bar geometry all at attractive price points.

IMES and KHS America Team to Create Unprecedented Festival Opportunity for School Bands

Mt. Juliet, TN - March, 2020 | | Community | Education | Events | Festivals

In partnership with the International Music Education Summit, Jupiter, Mapex and Majestic are proud to announce the 2020 Virtual Band Festival, allowing middle and high school bands throughout the United States to submit a video or audio recording to a panel of judges to receive quality feedback and a rating score.  Adjudicators include freelance recording artist and clinician Patrick Sheridan, Director of Bands Emeritus at Tennessee Tech University Dr. Joseph Hermann and Senior Band Conductor and Director of Wind Ensembles at Vanderbilt University Dr. Thomas Verrier. 

KHS America and IMES Team to Bring Music Education Home

Mt. Juliet, TN - March, 2020 | | Clinics | Community | Education | Events

Jupiter Winds, Mapex Drums, and Majestic Percussion are pleased to announce The Virtual Education Series for students and music teachers throughout the world, presented in partnership with the International Music Education Summit. As measures are taken to control the COVID-19 outbreak, many teachers are being asked to provide content virtually to their students, often without additional training and resources.  KHS America (Jupiter Winds, Mapex Drums & Majestic Percussion) wants to help music teachers provide weekly content to their students, direct from highly regarded professionals.

Mapex and Majestic Launch New Campaign with a New Focus: Stay at Home, Learn at Home, Play at Home

Mt. Juliet, TN - April, 2020

In this rapidly changing, extremely challenging time in our market and society, Mapex Drums and Majestic Percussion are responding to drummers and percussionists who are now spending the bulk of their time at home. Touring players off the road, students home from school, weekend warriors without gigs, or hobbyists who just want to drum. We have something for all drummers regardless of skill level, professional status, or budget to fill your drumming needs and desires right in your own home.

KHS America Re-Launches Free Webinar Series for Educators

Mt. Juliet, TN - February, 2021 | | Artists | Clinics | Education | Events | KHS America

In an effort to continually provide useful free resources for band directors, KHS America has been working diligently to build upon their Virtual Education Series that was launched last spring. This new season of the series will focus on relevant topics and offer stimulating interaction with top experts. Free and easy access will allow band directors around the world convenient ways to participate, including the opportunity to receive a Professional Development Certificate for each session they attend live.

Majestic Percussion Releases Highly Anticipated Opus One Orchestral Snare Drums

Mt. Juliet, TN - March, 2022 | | Concert Snares | Opus One | Product

Majestic Percussion announces the launch of the Opus One Orchestral Snare Drum series. Featuring the most desirable attributes of coveted vintage snare drums combined with modern design advancements, the new series was created over several years in collaboration with some of the percussion world's most notable players. Ranging in size from 14x4 to 14x7, the drums are offered in a variety of shell materials including brass, cherry, and even cast iron, which is thoughtfully reminiscent of famous vintage “sewer pipe” drums. The Opus One Orchestral Snare Drum series will be available at authorized Majestic retailers in April 2022, with the release of an additional model anticipated later this year.

Opus One

Mt. Juliet, TN - November, 2024 | | Opus One

The Majestic Opus One series of orchestral snare drums seamlessly combine classically inspired design elements with a carefully curated assortment of shell sizes, bearing edge refinements and select shell materials to create a family of instruments perfectly suited for orchestral stages, modern percussion ensembles, solo performances, and a variety of audition environments. Born of extensive research of prized heirloom instruments heard regularly in some of the finest symphony halls around the world, these drums faithfully recreate these coveted sound profiles while simultaneously offering the benefit of modern advancements in tuning stability, versatility and dynamic range.

KHSA Partners with The Academy and Pacific Crest to Inspire Band Students

Mt. Juliet, TN - August, 2022 | | DCI | Education | KHS America Academic Alliance | Marching

The KHS America Academic Alliance recently teamed up with two of their long-standing Drum Corps International partner ensembles to provide tickets for band students to attend DCI competitions in order to aid in school band program recruitment and retention. The Academic Alliance and its affiliated brands; Jupiter Winds, XO Brass, Mapex Drums and Majestic Percussion, supported this year’s Drums Across the Desert, hosted by The Academy Drum and Bugle Corps, as Presenting Sponsor and Drum Corps at the Rose Bowl, hosted by Pacific Crest as an Outreach Program Sponsor and Resource Partner.

Majestic Announces Partnership with The Percussion Conservatory

Mt. Juliet, TN - October, 2022 | | Clinics | Education | Opus One

Majestic Percussion is proud to announce its partnership with The Percussion Conservatory. The Percussion Conservatory is an online education platform exclusively for classical percussionists that aims to make a career in percussion more accessible for passionate musicians all over the world. They offer a variety of different membership types, each tailored to individual players specific needs.

In addition to providing world-class instruments to their recording studio, Majestic is supporting The Percussion Conservatory’s mission to create the world's largest classical percussion scholarship. This year The PC Scholarship will award one student $2,000, a lifetime membership to the platform, and a beautiful Opus One snare drum by Majestic.

Christopher Lamb Joins Majestic Percussion

Mt. Juliet, TN - November, 2022 | | Artists | Concert Snares | Opus One

Majestic Percussion is pleased to welcome world renowned artist Christopher Lamb to the Majestic family. Maintaining a diverse and unparalleled career as both a performer and educator for over three decades, Christopher currently holds the The Constance R. Hoguet Friends of the Philharmonic Chair of Principal Percussionist in the New York Philharmonic as well as Chair of the Percussion department at the prestigious Manhattan School of Music.

Bring Home a Concert Black Marimba

Mt. Juliet, TN - February, 2022

Majestic Concert Black Series Marimbas combine a modern aesthetic and professional level appointments giving the player an unmatched level of control to blend with the ensemble or to express their own soloistic virtuosity. 

Bring Home a Reflection Marimba

Mt. Juliet, TN - February, 2022

The evolution of performance and repertoire demands instruments that mirror the times and allow the personality of the musician to shine through. After years of years of thoughtful research and input from top artists the culmination is the revolutionary design of The Reflection Series Marimba. Join the likes of She-E Wu and Thomas Burritt and bring this beautiful instrument into your homes.

Majestic Percussion Welcomes Joe Kelly as New Artist

Mt. Juliet, TN - March, 2024

Toronto Symphony Assistant Principal Timpani/Section Percussionist Joe Kelly, has joined the Majestic artist roster. With an impressive career spanning orchestral performances, education, and solo engagements, Joe Kelly brings a wealth of talent and experience to the Majestic Percussion family.

KHS America Welcomes John Richardson as New Artist and Educator Relations Manager

Mt. Juliet, TN - April, 2024

KHS America is pleased to announce that John Richardson has joined their team as Artist & Educator Relations Manager. In this role, Richardson will guide artist relations activity for all brands, while also assuming direct responsibility for U.S. based artists representing Jupiter Band Instruments, XO Brass, Altus Flutes, and Majestic Percussion

Celebrated Percussionist Waichi Champion Joins Majestic Percussion

Mt. Juliet, TN - June, 2024

Waichi Champion, an internationally recognized percussionist and educator with performances alongside the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra, Kansas City Symphony, and Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra, is joining the Majestic Percussion artist roster.

KHS America Academic Alliance Welcomes Kevin Boyle to Educator Roster

Mt. Juliet, TN - August, 2024

Kevin Boyle, a distinguished Georgia educator with nearly two decades of experience, is the newest affiliated educational artist within the KHS America Academic Alliance, representing Jupiter Winds, Mapex Marching Drums, and Majestic Percussion.

Mapex and Majestic Marching Percussion Welcome Kevin Kenney as New Artist

Mt. Juliet, TN - October, 2024

Mapex and Majestic Marching Percussion are thrilled to announce the addition of Kevin Kenney to their esteemed roster of artists. As a dynamic performer, clinician, arranger, and educator, Kevin brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the Mapex/Majestic family.

2017 DCI World Championship Finals

Mapex Events | | DCI | Marching

09
Aug

The 2017 DCI World Championship Finals will be held August 9-12 in Indianapolis, IN. Be sure to check out Blue Knights, Academy, Pacific Crest, Mandarins, Music City Drum Corps, River City Rhythm and more.

  • Date:
    August 9 - August 12, 2017
  • Venue:
    Lucas Oil Stadium
  • City:
    Indianapolis
  • Time:
    3:53AM - 3:53AM

2017 PASIC

Mapex Events | | Artists | Clinics

08
Nov

The Percussive Arts Society International Convention (PASIC) is the largest percussion event in the world featuring over 120 concerts, clinics, master classes, labs, workshops, panels and presentations. 

  • Date:
    November 8 - November 11, 2017
  • Venue:
    Indiana Convention Center
  • City:
    Indianapolis
  • Time:
    9:52AM - 9:52AM

2017 Midwest Clinic

Mapex Events | | Artists | Clinics

20
Dec

For over 70 years, we have showcased the finest performances by ensembles from around the globe, presentations by the foremost experts in music education, and the latest music industry trends for all age and experience levels. The Midwest Clinic is the largest instrumental music education conference in the world.

  • Date:
    December 20 - December 23, 2017
  • Venue:
    McCormick Place West
  • City:
    Chicago
  • Time:
    9:58AM - 9:58AM

Northwestern Percussion Symposium

Mapex Events | | Artists | Symposiums

31
Jul

Distinguished percussionists from New York Philharmonic, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Cleveland Orchestra, Boston Symphony, Seattle Symphony, and many more will gather at this Percussion "Think Tank".

  • Date:
    July 31 - August 5, 2017
  • Venue:
    Pick-Staiger Concert Hall Northwestern University
  • City:
    Evanston
  • Time:
    3:54AM - 3:55AM

Lone Star Percussion Mapex & Majestic Day

Mapex Events | | Artists | Product

05
Aug

On Saturday, August 5th from 12:30PM - 4:00PM, Lone Star Percussion in Dallas, TX is hosting the Mapex/Majestic Day of Percussion! This event is completely FREE, if you're in the Dallas area, don't miss it! Great for marching, concert and drum set people. A MUST-SEE for Texas Educators!

  • Date:
    August 5 - August 5, 2017
  • Venue:
    Lone Star Percussion
  • City:
    Dallas
  • Time:
    4:01AM - 4:01AM