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Werlein's for Music

Defunct American music store and publisher

Werlein's for Music is a defunct music store and sheet music publishing company that served the New Orleans Metropolitan Area, and elsewhere in Louisiana and Mississippi, for approximately 150 years. At its peak, Werlein's for Music had satellite stores in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Shreveport, Louisiana, Biloxi, Mississippi, and Jackson, Mississippi, with fourteen stores in total.2 It was founded by P. P. Werlein.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1852Founded1
  • Industrymusic publishing1
  • HeadquartersNew Orleans1

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Photo: User:Infrogmation, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons3

Werlein's for Music is a defunct music store and sheet music publishing company that served the New Orleans Metropolitan Area, and elsewhere in Louisiana and Mississippi, for approximately 150 years. At its peak, Werlein's for Music had satellite stores in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Shreveport, Louisiana, Biloxi, Mississippi, and Jackson, Mississippi, with fourteen stores in total.2

The story

Founded by P. P. Werlein in 1852.1

Leadership

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Timeline

  1. Mar 26, 2003Dissolved Dissolved1
  2. 1852Founded Founded1

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