February 01, 2008
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Retirement of Emma Hillis
Since starting in the company’s sheet music department more than 58 years ago, Emma Hillis has lent her considerable talents to virtually every area of Jordan Kitt’s Music, America’s Largest Piano retailer. She spent time managing various departments, including ...
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January 21, 2008
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Rick Grant elected CEO
COLLEGE PARK, MD - Jordan Kitt’s Music, America’s largest piano retailer, announced today that the Board of Directors has elected Rick Grant to the position of Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Directors. He will ...
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December 31, 2007
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Jordan Kitt's receives prestigious Steinway Partnership Award
Steinway and Sons presented their annual Partnership Award to Jordan Kitt's Music for being the top Steinway dealer in a large market for 2007. The coveted award was presented in January to Rick Grant, President and CEO; Chris Syllaba, ...
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December 28, 2007
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William Joseph McCormick, Jr. (1938 - 2007)
William Joseph McCormick, Jr., 69, died Monday, December 24, 2007 after a difficult battle with cancer. Born in Springfield MA, "Bill" Settled in Potomac, MD in 1971 with his late wife, Jeanne Alexander McCormick where they raised their three children. ...
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August 03, 2006
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Jordan Kitt’s Music Awards Educator Grants
The three RMTA (Richmond Music Teachers Association) teachers have been chosen for Jordan Kitt's Teacher Grants: Mary P. Fleming, Ruta Smedina Starke and Sharon Stewart. The three were chosen by a committee of two former RMTA presidents, Fay Barss ...
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February 02, 2006
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Jordan Kitt's 2005 Dealer of the Year Awards at NAMM
The end of January brought the annual NAMM trade show in Anaheim, California. Over the course of the show, many manufacturers recognized Jordan Kitt’s for excellence in performance and customer service throughout the past year. Jordan Kitt’s Music received ...
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February 02, 2006
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Jordan Kitt's is Steinway's Institutional Dealer of the Year
In addition to unprecedented recognition as Dealer of the Year for Steinway & Sons, Kawai and Roland, Jordan Kitt's Music was named the 2005 Steinway Institutional Dealer of the Year.
Congratulations to Ken Saliba, Janet Laird, Fred Markey, Rosa Hudson, Bob ...
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April 15, 2005
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The Beautiful Sound Acquired in Joint Partnership
COLLEGE PARK, Md. -- Jordan Kitt’s Music and Schmitt Music, the nation's two largest piano retailers, announced the acquisition of the assets of The Beautiful Sound, Inc. of Chicago through their jointly-owned subsidiary, Opus Chicago Partners LLC on April 15, ...
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March 24, 2005
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Jordan Kitt's Music Expands the Piano Teacher Grant Program
In its eighth year of the annual piano teacher grant awards, Jordan Kitt's Music has expanded the program to Richmond, VA and Wilmington, DE completing its seven market goal. In 2005, JKM will provide 43 Piano Teacher Awards totalling ...
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February 10, 2005
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The 55th Presidential Inauguration
Jordan Kitt's Music was the proud provider of Steinway and Boston pianos for a number of events throughout this past January's Presidential Inauguration.
In a letter on behalf of the Inaugural Committee, Ann Dorr ...
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January 30, 2005
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Jordan Kitt's Success Recognized at NAMM
The end of January brought the annual NAMM trade show in Anaheim, California. Over the course of the show, many manufacturers recognized Jordan Kitt’s for excellence in performance and customer service throughout the past year.
The awards received by ...
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January 28, 2005
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Steinway Recognizes Nathan Baldwin
Jordan Kitt's Music congratulates Nathan Baldwin on his recent completion of the Steinway & Sons Technical Training Program. Nathan joins the ranks of fewer than twenty technicians nationwide who have completed this elite, Steinway factory training and additionally, was recognized ...
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January 01, 2005
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Roger Williams Performs Marathon at Carter Center in Atlanta
This Fall, immortal Steinway artist, Roger Williams, performed a 14 hour marathon at the Carter Center in Atlanta, Georgia. Both he and former President Jimmy Carter were celebrating their 80th birthdays and were heralded at the Center by both media ...
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January 01, 2005
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John Eaton Plays Santa on Steinway Peace Piano
Jordan Kitt's Music was pleased to host Steinway Artist John Eaton for two extraordinary concerts at the College Park and Fairfax Showrooms in December. Eaton performed on Steinway's Peace Piano, a stunning re-creation of the 1939 World's Fair Steinway, designed ...
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January 01, 2005
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McCoy Tyner Receives Award from Steinway & Sons
On Nov. 20 jazz great McCoy Tyner was honored by a special reception at the Atlanta Steinway Piano Galleries prior to his sold out performance that evening at the Rialto Theatre. His adoring fans were treated to a question and ...
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January 01, 2005
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Jordan Kitt's Promotes Scott Darrow to Controller
In November, Jordan Kitt's Music announced the promotion of Scott Darrow to Controller of Jordan Kitt’s Music. Since beginning with JKM in April 2002 as Accounting Manager, Scott has steadily increased his knowledge of the piano industry, assumed supervision of ...
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January 01, 2005
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Joe McCormick Named Director of Operations
JKM was pleased to announce the promotion of Joe McCormick to Director of Operations in October 2004. In his new position, Joe oversees the management of corporate merchandising as well as the distribution, service, and shop for the Washington/Baltimore region.
Joe's ...
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January 01, 2005
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Sean Kelly Promoted to Merchandising Manager
Jordan Kitt's Music recently announced the promotion of Sean Kelly to Merchandise Manager. In his new role, Sean is responsible for all inventory ordering, stock levels, special orders and all other inventory needs corporate wide.
Since joining JKM 6 years ...
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January 01, 2005
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Marenda Hill Joins JKM as Accounting Manager
Marenda Hill joined JKM as Accounting Manager in November. Marenda has direct responsibility for the Sales Audit, general accounting, financial reporting and various other management reports.
Marenda has a Bachelors Degree with a major in Accounting and 13 years of applied ...
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