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Hickey's Music Center of Ithaca, NY was honored with the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Milestone Award for 125 years of service in the music products industry. Presented annually by NAMM President and CEO Joe Lamond, the Milestone Award recognizes music businesses that have flourished through changing business environments to reach a noteworthy anniversary.

"We're pleased to have been able to continue the legacy started by Joseph Hickey back in 1892." said David Zimet, co-owner of Hickey's Music of Ithaca, NY.

Joseph Hickey who worked as a clerk in a candy shop was taught to play by his sister and went into the music business opening a shop that specialized in guitars, mandolins and banjos. Through the years the focus adapted to reflect changing markets and technologies. Some 100 years after it was founded, Hickey's became one of the first print music stores on the web. Currently the store serves a worldwide audience of musicians via their website and provides the local market with a wide assortment of print music and other products and services including an active school music program.

"NAMM is honored to recognize Hickey's for their 125 years in business and in service to both the music products industry and to their community, " noted Lamond. "Hickey's Music Center has demonstrated the perseverance and passion to stand the test of time, inspire countless others and create a more musical world for the benefit of all."

The Milestone Awards are presented annually to industry leaders celebrating notable anniversaries during The NAMM Show, held during the month of January in Anaheim, California. The NAMM Show brings together over 100,000 industry professionals to preview the latest gear, attend educational sessions, and network with peers from more than 120 countries and regions.

Hickey's Music is located in the Historical Ithaca Calendar Clock building in the Fall Creek section of Ithaca.

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