Civic Associations Member and Past President
of The Pilot Club
Troop Leader
of the
Campfire Girls
Professional Associations NAMM
NASMD
TMEA
TBA
RPMDA
Mickey Jent was a pioneer in the retail-music industry. Together,
Mickey and Ray, her husband of 62 years founded Jent’s House
of Music on July 15th, 1961. Mickey worked in the day-to-day operations
through 1990, when she retired as the company’s Vice President
of Print Music. Under her guidance, the print music department developed
into one of the largest in the tri-state area. She remained active
in Jent’s strategic planning until her death, October 14, 2006.
Mickey’s passion for print music was fueled by her desire to appeal
to every musician’s area of interest and skill level. While raising
a family of three children, she built a print music department that stimulated
the musical interests of her extended family – Jent’s customers.
Mickey believed the critical element of learning was encouragement and the
biblical teachings of “making a joyful sound”.
Mickey successfully combined a career and raising a family, during
a time when few women worked outside the home or in the music-retail
business. The Jent’s family and the Lubbock community will remember
her for her generosity, “Fantastic” can-do attitude, zest
for entertaining, and wonderful sense of humor.
The Founders
Mickey Pillot Jent
Founder, Jent’s House of Music
Civic Associations
Member and Past President
of The Pilot Club
Troop Leader
of the Campfire Girls
Professional Associations
NAMM
NASMD
TMEA
TBA
RPMDA
Mickey Jent was a pioneer in the retail-music industry. Together, Mickey and Ray, her husband of 62 years founded Jent’s House of Music on July 15th, 1961. Mickey worked in the day-to-day operations through 1990, when she retired as the company’s Vice President of Print Music. Under her guidance, the print music department developed into one of the largest in the tri-state area. She remained active in Jent’s strategic planning until her death, October 14, 2006.
Mickey’s passion for print music was fueled by her desire to appeal to every musician’s area of interest and skill level. While raising a family of three children, she built a print music department that stimulated the musical interests of her extended family – Jent’s customers. Mickey believed the critical element of learning was encouragement and the biblical teachings of “making a joyful sound”.
Mickey successfully combined a career and raising a family, during a time when few women worked outside the home or in the music-retail business. The Jent’s family and the Lubbock community will remember her for her generosity, “Fantastic” can-do attitude, zest for entertaining, and wonderful sense of humor.
Founder, Jent’s House of Music
Ray and Mickey founded Jent’s on July 15th 1961. Ray served on the board of directors for the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) from 1995-1998. More about Ray...
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