Music in the News: Articles & News

  • Make Music Winter Returns on December 21

    Tenth anniversary of free, participatory musical celebrations on the Winter Solstice.
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    Second Round of Performing Arts Aerosol Study Produces Encouraging Preliminary Results

    An aerosol study commissioned by the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS), the College Band Directors National Association (CBDNA) and a coalition of more than 125 performing arts organizations has generated a second set of preliminary results that provides further optimism for mitigating the impact of COVID-19 on performing arts activities

  • The NAMM Foundation Joins Over 50 Organizations to Support Arts Education as Essential for Students During COVID-19 Pandemic and Into the Future

    National coalition urges preserving music education as mandated, and as vital lifeline for students and communities
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    The NAMM Foundation Recognizes 754 School Districts and 148 Individual Schools in 21st Annual Best Communities for Music Education Recognition

    754 school districts and 148 schools receive Best Community for Music Education recognition.
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    2020 Best Communities For Music Education Districts

    Congratulations to the 754 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.
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    2020 Supportmusic Merit Awards Schools

    Congratulations to the 148 schools that received the SupportMusic Merit Award (SMMA) from The NAMM Foundation! An 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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    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

  • 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.
  • Best Communities for Music Education logo

    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.

  • Eric Whitacre: Advocate for Music Education as the Major Key to Building Community

    Do you remember the first time you played an instrument? Perhaps you recall the off-key screeches from blowing into the recorder in elementary school. Or maybe you down at the piano with your parents to learn “Mary Had a Little Lamb.” And it’s even possible you chose to join middle school choir so you could sing your heart out to your Broadway favorites.

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