On Jan. 20, Grammy Award-winning composer and pioneer of the Virtual Choir Eric Whitacre joined NAMM Foundation executive director Mary Luehrsen for a conversation about virtual music-making, its role during Covid-19 and in the years ahead.
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College music students gathered online late Jan. to learn what it takes to have a successful career in the music industry. The Careers in Music Summit featured a series of up-close interviews with NAMM President and CEO Joe Lamond. To watch this special event, register for Believe in Music Week. This session will be available on demand until Feb. 28.
Composer Eric Whitacre and Grammy winner Imogen Heap discuss virtual music making during Believe in Music Week, Jan.18-22. Register for Believe in Music Week to view these special events.
The Grand Rally for Music Education on Jan. 22 presents Gustavo Dudamel, Renée Fleming, Dr. Nina Kraus and more. Presented by The NAMM Foundation, The Grand Rally celebrates music education. This special event can now be viewed on YouTube.
Black Violin is composed of classically trained violists Wil Baptiste and Kev Marcus who combine their classical training and hip-hop influences to create a distinctive multi-genre sound that is often described as “classical boom.” Read our interview with Kev Marcus, who discusses their first holiday album, "Give Thanks."