Who is West Music?
West Music was founded in 1942 as a retail store in Iowa City, Iowa and provided sales and repairs of musical instruments. Today, the company is a 200+ employee operation consisting of 6 retail stores in Iowa and Western Illinois. The physical stores feature a full line of band, orchestra, combo, piano, repair, general music, and music therapy services. Check out the full history here.
Did West Music buy Percussion Source? What’s the deal?
No. Percussion Source has always been affiliated with West Music since the beginning. In 1996, Percussion Source was created as a division of West Music to supply students, schools, and professionals. With the best concert, marching, world percussion equipment, and service in the industry! We continue with that goal today. We accomplish this through our team of percussionists dedicated to meeting all your percussion needs!
West Music, they sell recorders, right?
West Music is well-known across the nation as being the top supplier of general music education instruments and accessories. Everything from Orff instruments, recorders, tubanos, ukuleles, guitars, books, puppets, software, and much more! And just like how Percussion Source has actual percussionists on staff, West Music has actual musicians ready to take care of your needs. West Music also employs a full team of educational consultants that are great resources to you!
Rumor is West Music only sells general music items!
No! West Music and Percussion Source can handle all of your or your school’s musical needs. In addition to all the general music supplies, we also offer a full line of pro audio products such as microphones, speakers, amps, mixers, and accessories. If you are in the market for digital pianos or keyboards, we can take care of you! West Music also offers a full line of mariachi instruments and accessories.
My district lists West Music as a vendor but not Percussion Source, can I purchase from both?
If your district has questions or is requesting a W9 form, please email service@percussionsource.com.
Adam Balling has been with West Music/Percussion Source since 2011, specializing in percussion sales, customer service, and consulting. He holds degrees in both Musical Education and Percussion Performance. When not helping customers with their percussion needs on the phone or at a conference, he enjoys cycling and both playing and listening to music around the Chicagoland area where he resides.