SLM at Midwest 2025

St. Louis Music at the 2025 Midwest Clinic

Last month, St. Louis Music participated in the 2025 Midwest Clinic in Chicago. As always, the event provided a valuable opportunity to spend time on the exhibit floor discussing industry trends and showcasing our instruments and brands through hands-on conversations and demonstrations. From reconnecting with longtime dealer partners to meeting new educators and inspiring young players, the Midwest Clinic reinforced SLM’s commitment to supporting music education and strengthening relationships that help music programs and players thrive.

St. Louis Music President and CEO Mark Ragin received the Music Industry Award in recognition of his extraordinary contributions to instrumental music education. George Quinlan, CEO of Quinlan & Fabish Music Company, presented Mark with the award. George Quinlan was also honored with the Music Industry Award at this year’s conference. Both awards were very well deserved - congratulations!

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St. Louis Music at the 2025 Midwest Clinic

June 16, 2026

Look here, this is sooo coool

Researchers have discovered archaeological evidence of musical instruments in many parts of the world. One disputed artifact (the Divje Babe flute) has been dated to 67,000 years old, but consensus solidifies around artifacts dated back to around 37,000 years old and later. Artifacts made from durable materials or constructed using durable methods, have been found to survive. As such, the specimens found cannot be irrefutably placed as the earliest musical instruments.

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