Lowell Samuel

Oral History Information

Interview Date
Birth Date
Deceased Date
Job Title
Founder
Company Name
Samuel Music
Tags
Samuel Music, Midco International, Music Wholesalers / Distributors, Music Retail, Illinois, Band and Orchestra, NASMD (National Association of School Music Dealers), NAMM Board of Directors-Interviewed, Audio Only, Deceased

Lowell Samuel was the quintessential music man! He devoted his life to creating school band programs in the small towns of Illinois before and after World War II. After serving as a band director, he opened Samuel Music in 1946, which allowed him to continue to support both students and band directors alike. As the store grew, Lowell expanded his business to include a very successful wholesale division called MIDCO. Lowell had a great interest in creating foundations that would ensure the stability of the future of the music products industry. As a result, he served on the NAMM Board of Directors and was a founding member of NASMD.

Image courtesy of the The Music Trades.