Cosmo Music has been a cornerstone of Canada’s music community since 1966, when it began as Cosmo Guitars, an import business. Expanding to retail in 1968 and relocating to Richmond Hill in 1971, Cosmo grew rapidly—adding brass and woodwinds in 1975 and consolidating all operations into North America’s largest musical instrument superstore in 2008. A long-time supporter of music education, Cosmo has partnered with schools and educators since the 1980s, supplying instruments, resources, and repair services. Their commitment to the Ontario Music Educators’ Association (OMEA) spans decades, providing sound equipment, meeting space, and leading popular conference workshops—especially in instrument repair. They’ve played a pivotal role in regional festivals like Music Alive and the Sunshine City Music Festival. And of course, the beloved Cosmo Soul Express Band became an OMEA tradition. From humble beginnings of 2-3 to over 200 employees prior to covid, Cosmo fostered musical growth and community across Ontario and beyond for 57 years.