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Compendia Music Group                                                                                        

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COMPENDIA MUSIC GROUP ANNOUNCES STAFF PROMOTIONS

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (March 4, 2004) – The following staff promotions within Compendia Music Group were announced by president/CEO Michael Olsen:

Ric Pepin has been named vice president and general manager for Compendia Records and Intersound Records, overseeing promotions, marketing, publicity, creative services and A&R for both labels. He reports to president/CEO Michael Olsen. Pepin was previously vice president of marketing and promotions for Compendia Records.

Jeff Loper has been named director of business development for Compendia Music Group. He will manage new media initiatives including marketing and digital distribution, as well as oversee, develop and implement new business procedures for streamlining company productivity.   He reports to president/CEO Michael Olsen.  Loper was previously in charge of specialty marketing for Light Records.

Compendia Music Group is an independent record company whose labels include Compendia Records, Light Records and Intersound Music. These labels, each with a separate staff and musical focus, produce and distribute a wide variety of music, including rock, R&B, soul, pop, gospel, lifestyle/inspirational, country, Christian and classical. For more information, please visit www.compendiamusic.com.

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