RSVP for the May 22 call. Questions about the coalition or conference calls? Write to supportmusic@namm.org.
Download the
SupportMusic Brochure (English)
SupportMusic Brochure (Spanish)
Download the
Be Heard Brochure
Read A Practical Guide for Recruitment and Retention to learn more on recruiting band and orchestra beginners.
Music and the arts are vital to every child's education. SupportMusic provides tools and resources to advance community support for music education. You CAN make a difference!
Rhythm Child Network
Rhythm Child Network is a company devoted to the advancement and promotion of positive living for the next generation. Since 2003, Rhythm Child Network has worked with children, parents, teachers, schools and caregivers to encourage children to create soulful music with percussion. This specialized resource helps children to build their self-confidence, connect with their own inner rhythms, and experience the pure joys of music as part of their early life education. Rhythm Child Network has received a great deal of national recognition for its efforts to cultivate cultural understanding, musical appreciation and creative expression in children.
Save the Date for the Next SupportMusic Coalition Conference Call May 22, 2012
Arne Duncan Speaks
On August 18, U.S. Department of Education Secretary Arne Duncan spoke with the SupportMusic Coalition regarding his letter about the importance of Arts Education. Read Secretary Duncan's letter (PDF). Listen to the conference call (MP3). Read the transcript. (PDF).
Center for Educator Renewal through the Arts (CERA)
Quadrant Arts Education Research
Tri-City ACT-SO Jazz Ensemble
Tri-City ACT-SO Youth Enrichment Program
