Music & Arts Named Exclusive Music Partner for Teen Vogue's Back-to-School National Promotion

Music Retailer Celebrates 'Back-to-School Saturday' on Aug. 11 With Special Discounts and In-Store Kickoff Events


FREDERICK, MD--(Marketwire - Aug 8, 2012) - Music & Arts, the largest band and orchestra instrument retailer and lesson provider in the country, announced today it is the exclusive music partner for Teen Vogue's inaugural national shopping holiday -- Back-to-School Saturday -- on Aug. 11, 2012. The holiday is designed to create buzz and excitement around the back-to-school season, and provide deep savings and promotions on school supply, fashion and accessory shopping.

"We are thrilled to partner with Teen Vogue to help students and their families prepare for the busy back-to-school season," said Anjan Shah, Director of Marketing for Music & Arts. "This is an important time of year for Music & Arts as it allows us to reconnect with students, parents, band directors and music teachers to ensure they have all their musical needs to succeed as they head back to class."

With more than 110 retail locations throughout the country, Music & Arts will celebrate Back-to-School Saturday with special in-store and online discounts for one day only, including:

  • 15% off any accessory*
  • 30% off in-stock print music**

For more information on Music & Arts stores and its special promotions, download the Back to School app from Teen Vogue at: www.teenvogue.com/connect/insider-app.

Additionally, to kick off Back-to-School Saturday, Music & Arts will host Back-to-School Bashes at select store locations across the country. Students and parents are invited to these select locations for a celebratory evening of music, games, food and prizes. Back-to-School kick off events will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 10 at the following Music & Arts locations:

Back-to-School Bash attendees are encouraged to bring their favorite musical instrument for open mic opportunities. Additionally, each store will giveaway thousands of dollars in musical merchandise, including: Yamaha EZ 200 Portable keyboard, Guitars from Martin, Ibanez and Fender, and much more!

For more information about Music & Arts, visit www.musicarts.com.

* To redeem, give cashier discount code 153889. No minimum purchase. Maximum discount of 15% off any one item off Everyday Low Price. Discount applied to single most valuable item in same transaction. Does not apply to instruments, rental payments, lessons, shipping and handling charges or any similar processing charges. Non-transferable. No cash value. Not valid with other discounts, offers, prior purchases, sales, clearance, or discontinued items. May not be applied toward institutional/educator purchase. One coupon per customer per visit. VALID ONLY 8/11/2012.

** To redeem, give cashier discount code 153888. No minimum purchase. Maximum discount of 30% off print music Everyday Low Price. Does not apply to rental payments, lessons, shipping and handling charges or any similar processing charges. Valid in-store and on in-stock product only. Non-transferable. No cash value. Not valid with other discounts, offers, prior purchases, sales, clearance, or discontinued items. May not be applied toward institutional/educator purchase. One coupon per customer per visit. VALID ONLY 8/11/2012.

About Music & Arts
Music & Arts has served students, teachers and families through retail stores and school representatives since 1952. Based in Frederick, Md., the company specializes in sales and rentals of music instruments, instrument repairs and music lessons -- especially for the beginning and student musician. Music & Arts now has more than 110 retail locations across 22 states.

Contact Information:

Media Contact:
Brandi Cook
LANE PR
503.546.7854
brandi.cook@lanepr.com

Music & Arts celebrates Back-to-School Saturday by becoming Teen Vogue's exclusive music partner for the inaugural national shopping holiday.