Get ready for a full instrumental rendition of “Happy Birthday.” Local musical instrument retailer Amro Music is celebrating 100 years of business this weekend.
The piano, band, and orchestra store has been a musical staple in the Mid-South since 1921. Founded on South Main by Mil Averwater, the venture is now run by third and fourth generations of the Averwater family on Poplar Ave.
“It’s truly gratifying to be part of the rich music history and heritage Memphis boasts,” said CJ Averwater, vice president and fourth generation owner of Amro Music. “The people of Amro — our employees, customers, and community partners — have played such a significant role in our company’s success. It’s fulfilling to reflect upon and salute the many individuals who helped us over these past 100 years become what we are today — the Mid-South’s largest music company.”
Having initially only offered piano lessons when it first opened, the store eventually expanded to include instrument sales and rentals servicing Tennessee, Mississippi, Arkansas, Kentucky, and Missouri.
“Our drive to provide young people in our community with a music education will not fade,” said Nick Averwater, band department manager and fourth generation owner of Amro Music. “Music education catapults a child’s learning to new heights, and by working together, we can supply the necessary resources music educators need to do their job – now and for the next 100 years.”
Amro Music is holding a family-friendly community event to celebrate this Saturday at 11 a.m.
