Welcome to the APME Memphis 2025 conference. Here, you’ll be able to register for the conference and update your Sched profile. The conference schedule will be available in late spring 2025. At that time, you can view the schedule and select the presentations you’d like to attend. If you have any questions, please visit our conference website or contact us at conference@popularmusiceducation.org We look forward to coming together as a community June 4–7, 2025.
Hal Lansky, President of Lansky Bros., will discuss the intersection of fashion and the music industry. Lansky's father, Bernard, started the family business in 1946 on Beale Street, and is most notably known as the Clothier to the King for styling Elvis Presley throughout his career. Hal is continuing the family's legacy by dressing some of the top names in the industry, including Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash, B.B. King, Roy Orbison, Isaac Hayes, David Porter, Al Green, Steve Cropper, Albert King, Willie Mitchell, Robert Plant, and many more.
Sound Fuzion is their name. Packing the house is what they do. This touring ensemble of nine vocalists, five instrumentalists, and two sound engineers represents the University at high schools, corporate functions and University-sponsored activities, in addition to performing as part of the Music School's annual concert season. The ensemble performs many different styles of popular music, including Top 40, rhythm & blues, jazz, alternative, and country. Sound Fuzion is regionally known for its professional and dynamic style.
Director of Instrumental / Commercial Music, Briarcrest Christian School / The Univ. of Memphis
Michael Parsons, serves as the Director of Instrumental and Commercial Music at Briarcrest Christian School. Michael directs the Briarcrest Symphonic Band, Briarcrest’s commercial music ensembles, SoundScape and 76-South, Studio 73 Record Label and oversees all aspects of Briarcrest’s... Read More →
