Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation

"World's largest" music publishers. Founded by Everett "Hal Leonard" Edstrom in 1947, following the demise of his and his brother' band. Currently led by Chairman and CEO Keith Mardak and President Larry Morton. The company produces sheet music, songbooks, and method book/CD packs for all instruments, as well as band and choral arrangements, reference books, instructional DVDs and videos, CD-ROMs and other music software, children's music products and more. The currently own/have over 300 publishing imprints, most from purchase/acquisition. In 2006, Hal Leonard Publishing acquired "Backbeat Books", which publishes the Allmusic reference guide and other music-related publications. Member Affiliation: Music Publishers Association Church Music Publishers Association National Music Publishers Association Copyright of Hal Leonard releases are usually credited to Hal Leonard Corporation.