Belmont University

• "With Seth’s appointment we have expanded the breadth and depth of our Board of Directors.
• Mr. Estep said, “I am delighted to join the Leslie's board and collaborate with the management team as they fortify their leadership position in the pool and spa aftermarket industry.
• Prior to his current role, Mr. Estep served as Senior Vice President, General Merchandising from 2017 to 2020.
• Mr. Estep holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Tennessee and an MBA in Finance from Belmont University.

• Music education – which traditionally has been heavily reliant on large ensembles and classical music – is changing with the times.
• Not since the introduction of the school wind ensemble in the 1920s or the growth of marching band in the 1950s has music education undergone such a transformation.

1. Students are making their own songs

• In 2021, Florida became the first state to offer an All-State Popular Music Collective for students in high school.
• As of now, 15 states are offering a similar type of experience for their students.
• There are a growing number of opportunities for students to study hip-hop at the collegiate level.

2. Smaller ensembles

• In the middle of the 20th century, school music focused on large ensembles performing primarily classical music arrangements.
• Modern bands have popped up in schools all over North America, featuring smaller, more contemporary instrumentation, modern musical instruments and tools that sometimes includes turntables and effects processing.

3. Teaching that focuses more on the student

• Instructors across the U.S. and Canada teach marching bands made up of 200-plus students.
• Music instructors are some of the only teachers in the school who want more students in their classes.
• With smaller ensembles comes more room for multiple student creativities and more flexible performances.

4. Technology driven performances

• Music education has become more and more technology driven, both in its performance and delivery.
• In smaller ensembles and in pop music, it’s important to understand how mixers, public announcement systems and all digital instruments work.
• You do not have to know how to set up a mixing console to have a successful traditional concert band performance.

5. Recording in addition to performing

• The life of a musician is made up of two primary focuses: performing and recording.
• While performing is a part of school music education, recording has been almost entirely ignored as something that students do, until now.
• We are in a new era when school recording studios are more the norm and contemporary and commercial music have entered schools of music.

• CHANDLER, Ariz., May 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ProCARE Portal has announced the appointment of Chris Taylor as their newest Board Director.
• As Board Director, Taylor will play an important role in strategic planning and advising on company priorities, initiatives and growth.
• "We're thrilled to have someone of Chris' caliber join our board of directors.
• Taylor is currently a Fellow of the Nashville Healthcare Council.

• Holley Inc. (NYSE: HLLY), the leading platform serving performance automotive enthusiasts, today announced the appointment of Jesse Weaver as the Companys Chief Financial Officer.
• Mr. Weaver will succeed Stephen Trussell, who has served as the Companys Interim Chief Financial Officer since September 30, 2022.
• We are very pleased to welcome Jesse as our CFO, said Tom Tomlinson, Holleys President and Chief Executive Officer.
• I am excited to join Holley at this exciting time in the Companys growth and development, said Mr. Weaver.