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    Where are the Best Communities for Music Ed in the USA?

    The NAMM Foundation Recognizes 623 School Districts and 98 Individual Schools in 20th Annual Best Communities for Music Education Recognition Some Schools and Districts are Recognized Year After Year; New Honorees Recognize the Power of Music and the Arts
  • Talking Up Music Education Podcast

    Len Horowitz and The Physics of Sound

    Talking Up Music Education is a podcast from The NAMM Foundation about music education. Download episode 73 today!
  • 2019 Supportmusic Merit Awards Schools

    Congratulations to the 98 schools that received the SupportMusic Merit Award (SMMA) from The NAMM Foundation! A SMMA Award is an opportunity for an individual school (public, private, parochial or charter) to be acknowledged for its commitment to music education. It is a "school-only" distinction awarded as part of the Best Communities for Music Education program.
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    2019 Best Communities For Music Education Districts

    Congratulations to the 623 school districts that are among the Best Communities in the nation for music education. The award program recognizes outstanding efforts by teachers, administrators, parents, students and community leaders who have made music education part of a well-rounded education. Designations are made to districts and schools that demonstrate an exceptionally high commitment and access to music education.
  • The Reisman Family Announces The Liz Reisman Fund for School Music Education

    The Liz Reisman Fund honors the former board member and industry leader by advancing music education through The NAMM Foundation.
  • Talking Up Music Education Podcast

    Rhythm and Storytelling with Percussionist Rich Redmond

    Talking Up Music Education is a podcast from The NAMM Foundation about music education. Download episode 74 today!
  • Talking Up Music Education Podcast

    Peter Luongo and Limitless Learning

    Talking Up Music Education is a podcast from The NAMM Foundation about music education. Download episode 76 today!
  • NAMM Board Member Kimberly Deverell Advocates for Music Education

    NAMM Board Member, Kimberly Deverell, has been an instructor at San Diego Music Studio since 1997, and is an advocate for music education and arts in the schools.
  • Future of Music: The 2019 President’s Innovation Award Recipients

    The NAMM President’s Innovation Award honors college music students who demonstrate excellence in the field of music and who are interested in pursuing a career in the music industry. Get to know a select group of the recipients!
  • It's a Wrap! Thanks for Attending The 2019 NAMM Show

    Thank you to all of the music educators, music college students and faculty, and nonprofit organizations who joined us at The 2019 NAMM Show! Revisit your time with us by viewing photo galleries and videos and be sure to save the dates for the upcoming NAMM Shows.

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