Hal Leonard, a well-known music publishing company, has been a significant player in the music industry for many years. Its journey began in the late 1930s in Winona, Minnesota, when Harold "Hal" Edstrom, his brother Everett "Leonard" Edstrom, and their friend Roger Busdicker formed a popular dance band called Hal Leonard. After the band disbanded, Everett started a music store using the same name while Harold and Roger directed high school bands. They started arranging popular music for school bands and eventually established a publishing business, obtaining the rights to popular songs and licensing arrangements for school bands. This marked the birth of an entirely new industry. Today, Hal Leonard is known for its vast catalogue of sheet music, songbooks, and educational materials for various instruments and genres, reflecting its commitment to music education and making it a go-to resource for musicians, music teachers, and students worldwide.