Paris York of The Music Store receives Lifetime Achievement Award at OkMEA Conference.

Paris York of The Music Store receives Lifetime Achievement Award at OkMEA Conference at this years OkMEA Winter In-Conference, January 20th and 21st, 2011.
By: The Music Store, Inc.
 
Feb. 9, 2011 - PRLog -- Mr. Paris York, Founder of The Music Store in Tulsa, OK. received the Lifetime Achievement Award for Outstanding Contributions to the Music Community at this years OkMEA Conference.  A long time performer, educator and mentor; Mr. York has continued to be active in ALL facets of the music community since 1959.  

“I’m elated to receive such an award” says Mr. York.  He adds, “…it took me by surprise and am completely overwhelmed…”

Mr. York has dedicated his life to music and educating the youth of hundreds of communities all across Oklahoma, Missouri, Arkansas and Texas.  His passion for music is a driving force in his life as an educator and business owner.  It is his passion for music that was the impetus for opening The Music Store (his retail business) ¬almost 40 years ago.  And it’s that same passion that drives the success of The Music Store every day.  

What is the OkMEA and its Mission?
…to ensure that every student in grades K-12 receives a high-quality, sequential music education, …provided by a certified music educator,

…to provide professional development for pre-service and in-service music teachers,

…to create a better awareness of the value of music education,

…and to recognize outstanding student musicians in Oklahoma through OMEA All-State organizations.

For more information about the OkMEA, visit, http://www.okmea.org.

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The Music Store is a third-generation owned and operated independent FULL-LINE music store. The Music Store offers customers a wide range of guitars, drums, keyboards, microphones, professional audio, accessories, educational material and provides the largest accompaniment of backline instruments for any performance. For 39 years, The Music Store remains one of the largest Band Instrument rental and service locations in Oklahoma.

The Music Store, Inc.
9120-C East 31st Street
Tulsa, OK. 74145
918.664.7333
http://www.musicstoreinc.com
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