Ambassador Tours    (Booth Number: 811) 148 E. Michigan Ave. Kalamazoo, MI 49007 Phone: (800) 247-7035 Fax: (269) 349-7674 www.ambassador-tours.com info@ambassador-tours.com Exhibitor Description: Since 1968, Ambassador Tours has been a leader in arranging custom group tours for educational, religious and community organizations. We specialize in group performance tours including community, high school and university choirs, orchestras, concert bands, drum & bugle corps and marching bands. Who are your target attendees? We arrange custom specialty and performance tours for educational, religious and community organizations. Each of our tours is unique and specially suited to your group. What are the benefits of your product or service? By getting to know you and the nature of your group, your preferred travel dates, interests and budget we will prepare a proposal specifically tailored to your group. This ensures the best possible travel experience for everyone in your organization. Every group we encounter is different, therefore each tour is uniquely designed specifically for you and no two Ambassador Tours are ever the same. What new products or services will you be featuring or introducing? Ambassador Tours would like to present our new and upcoming travel destinations including…Costa Rica, China, Guatemala, Dominican Republic and BRAZIL! Are you available for school/facility visits (i.e. demonstrations , in-service, sell to the board, etc.)? We would be delighted to make a personal visit to meet with group leaders/ members to discuss travel planning and performance opportunities and share sightseeing ideas. How can visitors to your booth prepare to speak to you? Come as you are to booth 811 and we will knock your socks off!!!

	American Composers Forum/BandQuest    (Booth Number: 501) American Composers Forum 332 Minnesota St., Ste E-145 St. Paul, MN 55101-1300 USA 651-251-2814 bandquest@composersforum.org www.composersforum.org www.bandquest.org Exhibitor Description: BandQuest is a series of music for band written by world-class composers. The series is commissioned and published by the American Composers Forum, an organization that has supported composers and their music since 1975. What do you hope visitors to your booth will gain? Visitors will gain an increased appreciation and understanding of today’s living composers, their music, the process of composing, and tools for teaching composition in the classroom. What are the benefits of your product or service? The BandQuest series provides new music for middle-level bands written by world-class composers in residence with school bands. Five of the BandQuest pieces include interactive, interdisciplinary CD-ROMs that connect the series to other aspects of life and learning. Why are you exhibiting at the Midwest Clinic? American Composers Forum will share information on our programs that will assist in teaching about composers and composition. What will be on display at your booth? All scores in the BandQuest series, audio of the pieces along with takeaway CDs of the music, the interdisciplinary CD-ROMs, and materials about ACF and the services it offers to educators and the field of new music. What products or services does your organization offer that won't be on display at the conference? ACF connects composers with communities and can assist anyone in commissioning composers for any event or celebration. Learn about all our programs: www.composersforum.org What kind of promotional items will you be distributing from your booth? Promotional CDs of the entire BandQuest series, including the latest commission from composer Dana Wilson, “Odysseus and the Sirens,” will be available.

	Denis Wick/DANSR inc.    (Booth Number: 1718) DANSR inc, North American Importer of Denis Wick Products 818 W. Evergreen Ave Chicago, IL 60642 Phone: 312-475-0464 Fax: 312-475-0958 info@dansr.com www.deniswickusca.com Exhibitor Description: DANSR inc is the North American importer of precision-crafted Denis Wick brass mutes and mouthpieces. Who are your target attendees? Middle school and high school band directors, collegiate level professors and private teachers, professionals, amateurs/hobbyists and students of all levels. What do you hope visitors to your booth will gain? Visitors to our booth will gain not only a better education on how to properly choose a brass mouthpiece and mute, but also a deeper insight to why Wick products perform better and are preferred by top brass players around the globe. What are the benefits of your product or service? Denis Wick offers a full line of mouthpieces designed specifically for each brass instrument that brings a custom-made approach to an instrumental segment that favors mass production. Wick offers some of the most cutting edge brass products available while capturing the characteristic sound and response that brass players desire. Why are you exhibiting at the Midwest Clinic? We believe that it is very important to educate our customers with the most up-to-date knowledge of the performance, design and application of all Denis Wick products. What new products or services will you be featuring or introducing? The Heritage Cornet mouthpieces are the newest cornet mouthpiece design on the market and are highly sought after, especially among brass bands. The results are astounding. Come visit us at booth 1718 for more information and an opportunity to try them. What's the trend in your industry and/or what are your plans for 2008? Wick’s newest approach to solving endurance, playability and sound issue is culminated in the Heritage concept. The design lends itself to better resonance in the upper registers and combines the larger, rounder sound of a deeper, more open mouthpiece with the articulation and upper register response experienced on a smaller, shallower cup. What kind of hands-on opportunities will your booth offer? All Denis Wick products on display are available for testing, which is highly encouraged. How can visitors to your booth prepare to speak to you? Our staff has a direct link to Denis Wick London and is fully educated on all manufacturing techniques, product specifications and performance applications. The best thing to do is to come with questions.

	Ron Jon Surf Shop    (Booth Number: 718) Matthew McRae Group Sales Ron Jon Surf Shop 3850 S. Banana River Blvd. Cocoa Beach, FL 32931 Phone: (321) 799-8880 x1067 Email: matthewm@rjss.com www.ronjons.com Exhibitor Description: Ron Jon Surf Shop was founded in 1961 when surfing enthusiast Ron DiMenna began selling surfboards at his tiny ocean-side shop in Long Beach Island, N.J. He then headed to Florida two years later, opened the “One of a Kind” Ron Jon Surf Shop in Cocoa Beach, and sold even more. Who are your target attendees? Music Directors, Tour Operators and Student Performers. What do you hope visitors to your booth will gain? Knowledge of Ron Jon Surf Shop’s great performance opportunities. What are the benefits of your product or service? Free performance venue with a built-in audience. Located next to the beach, the performance can be combined with a beach day for groups. We offer a relaxed performance environment and our customers enjoy the entertainment. Benefits include free parking, group discounts, gift packs for student performers and a gift for the director. Why are you exhibiting at the Midwest Clinic? The opportunity to build awareness of our performance venue and a chance to network with music directors and tour operators from all over the country. What's the trend in your industry and/or what are your plans for 2008? Orlando/Central Florida consistently ranks as one of the most popular destinations among student travelers. Cocoa Beach is a short 45 minute drive east of Orlando. This year Ron Jon hopes to offer even more student performance groups a fun-filled day at the beach with a FREE performance opportunity at the “World’s Most Famous” surf shop. What will be on display at your booth? Information about our store, photos of our performance venues, performance applications, register to win box for band directors and a surprise sure to keep the students entertained! What kind of promotional items will you be distributing from your booth? Ron Jon stickers, can coozies, kazoos and whistles. Exclusively for music directors and tour operators, register to win a $100 Ron Jon gift card each day that is good for use at Ron Jon locations or online at ronjons.com. How can visitors to your booth prepare to speak to you? No preparation needed. If you are interested or planning a trip to sunny, warm Central Florida then stop by booth #718 to pick up some information about Ron Jon Surf Shop performance opportunities.

	Smith Walbridge, INC.    (Booth Number: 2114) SMITH WALBRIIDGE CLINICS, PRODUCTS & PA SYSTEMS 103 Portsmouth Lane #5 Savoy, Illinois 61874 217 352-4262 f: 866 401-4406 swclinics@swclinics.com www.swclinics.com Exhibitor Description: Smith Walbridge specializes in summer clinics for marching band directors, drum majors, colorguards, percussion, student leaders and marching bands. In addition, SW offers a complete line of marching / concert band products and portable wireless sound systems. Who are your target attendees? Middle school, high school, college band directors and music supervisors, parents and boosters. What are the benefits of your product or service? Our clinics provide an excellent resource for training marching band students and directors. Our sound systems are American manufactured with a 6 year warranty. Our band product offerings are extensive with competitive pricing. What new products or services will you be featuring or introducing? The latest, state of the art wireless sound systems. The 2009 dates for the SW clinics and workshops. Consultation on various band related products. Will there be artist, clinician or composer visits? A consultant will be available for all the resources exhibited. What's the trend in your industry and/or what are your plans for 2008? New concepts in leadership curriculum, nationallly renown clinicians and instruction at 3 levels. A newly designed wireless sound system will be exhibited. What will be on display at your booth? Catalogs for the band products, brochures for the clinics and workshops, and a wireless, battery operated sound system. What products or services does your organization offer that won't be on display at the conference? We offer a complete line of band products not diplayed, but included in the free catalog available at the exhibit. What kind of promotional items will you be distributing from your booth? Printed matter related to all of Smith Walbridge's offerings.

	Southwest Strings    (Booth Number: 1314-1316) Southwest Strings 1721 S. Cherrybell Strav. Tucson, AZ 85713-1935 USA (800) 528-3430 (800) 528-3470 sws@swstrings.com www.swstrings.com Exhibitor Description: Southwest Strings specializes in the sale of orchestral stringed instruments, bows, cases, sheet music and all accessories. Our large inventory of products meets the needs of any budget and ability level, from the beginner to the professional. What do you hope visitors to your booth will gain? We invite visitors to stop by our booth to learn more about the quality of our products and the integrity of our services. Our representatives, James McWhorter and Sydney Cook, welcome any questions you may have. What are the benefits of your product or service? Guaranteed satisfaction with all our products. Prompt shipping. Approval Policy. Budget Booster Rental Program. 0% Financing. Special School Discounts. Why are you exhibiting at the Midwest Clinic? The attendees we meet, the conversations, product reviews and service discussions are crucial to understanding the needs and wants of the modern music community. Will there be artist, clinician or composer visits? Our national clinician, Dr. James McWhorter will be available for questions and general discussions. What will be on display at your booth? A selection of instruments and bows will be available to play so that visitors may experience first-hand the quality and playability of our products. In addition, we will have strings and accessories available for purchase. What products or services does your organization offer that won't be on display at the conference? Complete inventory product line of sheet music that includes many popular string method and orchestra titles, cd's, music software and more. Also,fine and vintage instruments. What kind of promotional items will you be distributing from your booth? We will once again provide our popular jute tote bags for attendees. We will also host a drawing for a $150.00 merchandise gift certificate and details about a 7-day free shipping offer using your special Midwest attendee code. Visit our booth for details!

	Vandoren/DANSR Inc.    (Booth Number: 1819) DANSR inc - Sole US importer of Vandoren Products 818 W. Evergreen Ave Chicago, IL 60642 Phone: 312-475-0464 Fax: 312-475-0958 info@dansr.com www.dansr.com www.whyvandoren.com Exhibitor Description: DANSR inc is the sole US importer for world renowned premium quality Vandoren reeds and mouthpieces. Who are your target attendees? Middle school and high school band directors, collegiate level professors and private teachers, professionals, amateurs/hobbyists and students of all levels. What do you hope visitors to your booth will gain? Visitors to our booth will gain a better understanding of reed and mouthpiece mechanics and why – and how – Vandoren products improve the overall sound, response and playability of a horn. The knowledge gleaned from this visit will be an integral part of every woodwind players and band director’s knowledge of their instrument. What are the benefits of your product or service? Vandoren is one of the few manufacturers in the world that produces a reed and mouthpiece for nearly every single reed instrument. Our reeds and mouthpieces offer better sound, longer life, and increased performance by leading the industry in design and manufacturing techniques. Come visit us at booth 1718 to learn how Vandoren will help improve your clarinet and saxophone sections. What new products or services will you be featuring or introducing? The M series clarinet mouthpieces (M30, M15, M13 Lyre, and M13), Vandoren Optimum classical saxophone mouthpieces, V16 jazz saxophone mouthpieces, and the revolutionary flowpack packaging, along with the latest in reed care and storage devices and techniques. Vandoren truly has something for everyone! Are demonstrations available? We believe hands-on is the best approach to learning. Nearly all products on display are available for attendees to study, examine and try. Will there be artist, clinician or composer visits? Vandoren has a very large artist roster, many of whom make a point of visiting our booth and speaking with directors at Midwest. Are you available for school/facility visits (i.e. demonstrations , in-service, sell to the board, etc.)? We have a large list of artists and product specialists available for school visits, product training, and clinic opportunities. Ask us about them! How can visitors to your booth prepare to speak to you? The most helpful thing an attendee can do to be prepared is to come with questions. Our staff is a direct link to Vandoren Paris and has an intimate knowledge of Vandoren’s designs, manufacturing techniques, products, and performance applications.