Kidder Music Service

Specialties

We carry only the best instruments, music, and accessories. In addition, we offer new & used instrument rentals, music education programs, and instrument repair services.

History

Established in 1974.

Kidder Music Service, Inc. (originally named Byerly School Service) was founded in 1974 by James E. Kidder and Floride Kidder as a school band instrument service company and originally was located at 222 SW Adams St. in Peoria, Illinois. After having spent several years as a band director in Central Illinois, Jim Kidder worked as a road salesman for Byerly Music before founding Kidder Music.

Since our inception, we have continued to grow, carrying a full line of band and orchestra instruments, accessories, sheet music, and repair services. We now operate locations in Peoria, Bloomington, and Sterling, offering instrument rentals and sales, sheet music, repair service, and music education programs.

Meet the Business Owner

Beth H.

Business Owner

Beth is the daughter of the founders of Kidder Music Service and has officially been with the company since 1987. Growing up, she played the clarinet, piano, and took voice lessons. She attended Dunlap High School and has her Bachelors in Music Business from Bradley University. Beth is now happily married to husband, Jay, has a step son, Bobby, and two kitties, Bill and Izzie.

Professionally, Beth served on the NAMM Board of Directors and was the president of NAYMM from 1998 – 2000. She is involved with industry associations and groups such as NASMD, NAMM, AMC and their projects to promote the benefits of making music. She enjoys singing with the Morton Civic Chorus and performing their Encore show each year. Beth oversees the Sterling and Bloomington stores, purchases inventory and instruments, controls the inventory, and manages personnel.