\"Joe comes to Vic Firth, Inc. with a wealth of experience and an impeccable musical background. It is a thrill to have him join the Vic Firth team.\"

Joe Testa is a veteran in the music industry with nearly two decades of experience. He has handled artist relations for Yamaha Corp. of America and Warner Brothers Publications.

During his 12 years at Yamaha, Joe worked with many of the current Vic Firth endorsed artists which will allow him and the VF artists a very smooth transition.

As the Director of Artist Relations at Vic Firth, Inc. Joe will continue to work closely with the Vic Firth artist roster to service their requirements, create new event/tour opportunities and implement joint promotional opportunities for the artists, Vic Firth partners and their drummer fans.

Joe Testa: \"It’s an honor and privilege for me to be a part of Vic’s team. I am very fortunate to be given this opportunity to work with such an iconic figure, his staff and his amazing roster of artists. I am looking forward to working with many of my friends and making new ones going forward. The future and the experiences that await us will be an exciting time.\"

Joe will officially join Vic Firth on June 1, 2010 and will be moving to the Boston area shortly.