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!


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SchoolJam USA

SchoolJam USA www.schooljamusa.com, NAMM’s third annual competition to select the nation’s best teen band, attracted nearly 200,000 votes for bands from over 100 U.S. cities. The program rewards both aspiring teen musicians (aged 13 to 19) and their respective school music programs. On January 21st, the top eight finalists will compete live at Downtown Disney in Anaheim, CA during the NAMM Show. Judges will select the “Best Teen Band in the USA” to win a grand prize trip to perform in Frankfurt, Germany, cash prizes, a video recording session and new gear; remaining finalists will also receive funding for new gear and school music program support. Compared to 2010, the number of bands competing in SchoolJam USA this year increased by 85%. Read more www.nammfoundation.org/support-music/counterpoint/focus-students-research-study-indicates-teenagers%E2%80%99-strong-commitment-musi about teens’ passion for music and music making and why it’s important to keep music education strong in your school!

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Missed the SupportMusic Webcast 'LIVE' from the NAMM Show?

Listen to the audio NOW! Check here to view the webcast recorded live from the NAMM Show. Join the SupportMusic Coalition and become part of a growing National Advocacy Movement for Music Education. The SupportMusic Coalition unites via teleconference each month in its support of a complete education that includes music and arts instruction for all children. Click here to learn more.

Never miss a coalition call! Check out future conference call dates for 2012 here.

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NEW Music Education Advocacy Ads Available!

Plan for back to school and enhance your programs with the new "Music Education Advocacy Program Ads" available in color and black and white. Click on the images below to download and print the 8 1/2 X 11 PDF.

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Reframing Advocacy

Join The Support Music Coalition today! Be a part of the national effort to keep music education strong for every child.

Parents, teachers and administrators want and expect high quality music education for their children because of its remarkable benefits.

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Help determine the 2012 ‘Best Tools for Schools’!

Music educators from around the country attending NAMM’s Music Education Days, January 21 – 22, are encouraged to visit the exhibit halls and peruse the thousands of musical instruments and products to help School Band and Orchestra Magazine select the tools that are most relevant and useful to today’s music educators for classroom, rehearsal, and performance use.

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Music in the Movies: Thunder Soul Opens in Theaters September 23

This moving, award-winning documentary is a valentine to every high school band director or music educator who’s ever wondered if they made a difference.

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01.01.2012

FOCUS ON ADVOCACY: Resolve to Take Action in 2012 – Apply to Be Recognized as a “Best Community for Music Education!”

Are you proud of your school’s music education program? Would you like everyone in your community to know how important the arts are to students’ complete education, and inspire school budget support for music and the arts? 

Mark Your Calendars for the Next SupportMusic Coalition Conference Call March 22, 2012

Check here for further details. Questions about the coalition or conference calls? Write to supportmusic@namm.org.

PLAN AHEAD AND NEVER MISS A COALITION CALL!

Mark your calendars with these important SupportMusic Coalition conference call dates for 2011-12.

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).