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STANTON’S SHEET MUSIC I ANNIVERSARY<br />
Stanton’s Celebrates a Half-Century<br />
Stanton’s Sheet <strong>Music</strong><br />
recently kicked off a series<br />
of events to celebrate its 50th<br />
year in business.<br />
The Columbus, Ohio, sheet<br />
music dealer held an in-store<br />
party on Aug. 2, followed by<br />
choral clinics at Franklin<br />
County Veterans Memorial —<br />
also in Columbus — from<br />
Aug. 4–7. Stanton’s will also<br />
be launching an enhanced<br />
Web site.<br />
Eric Strouse, company president,<br />
said he’s pleased with<br />
Stanton’s continued growth,<br />
development of a healthy<br />
online presence and worldwide<br />
clientele. According to<br />
Strouse, the company still<br />
works to maintain strong ties<br />
with local musicians and<br />
teachers.<br />
Outside Stanton’s Sheet<br />
<strong>Music</strong>; inset: Eric Strouse<br />
“Despite the trends in<br />
Internet shopping, there are<br />
times when a customer just<br />
needs to be able to pick up the<br />
phone, ask a couple of questions<br />
and know they’ll receive<br />
an educated response,” he said.<br />
“As we head into our 50th<br />
year, we are excited about the<br />
new opportunities to serve the<br />
community. New technology,<br />
like our digital download Web<br />
site and a variety of social networking,<br />
allows us to be more<br />
connected with our customers.”<br />
The company was founded<br />
by John Stanton. Jim Strouse,<br />
Eric’s father, purchased the<br />
business in 1975. Under his<br />
leadership, the company grew<br />
to require a larger location. Eric<br />
became president in 2006 following<br />
his father’s retirement.<br />
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