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Music & Arts Center was founded in 1952 , and is the largest school music dealer in the United States, selling band and orchestra instruments, guitars, keyboards, drum sets, printed sheet music, and related supplies.



Music & Arts Center currently has 98 retail locations throughout the Unites States



That first store offered music lessons, music and art supplies plus dance lessons - thus the name Music & Arts.


ACQUISITION BY GUITAR CENTER


Music & Arts Center was acquired by Guitar Center, Inc. in April 2005 to expand its offerings to the beginning and student musician.


BAIN CAPITAL ACQUISITION


On June 27, 2007 , Guitar Center agreed to $1.9 billion buyout from Bain Capital , totaling $2.1 billion including debt. The deal was led by Goldman Sachs and amounted to a per-share price of $63, or a 26% premium on June 26's closing price.