NAMM Foundation Articles & News

  • The Sandy Feldstein Roundtable Featuring Towne and Music Industry Professionals

    Nashville-based powerhouse duo Towne performs. NAMM President and CEO Joe Lamond moderates a discussion among a panel of music industry professionals about what it takes to make a successful career in the music industry. This event is dedicated to SUNY Potsdam alumnus and long-time music industry icon, Sandy Feldstein. Presented by The NAMM Foundation.

  • From the Desk of Mary: Warm Holiday Greetings

    Warm holiday greetings from all of us at The NAMM Foundation! May the music of the season remind you that your efforts as a champion of music education seeks to assure that music learning is part of every child’s life as they grow and learn. Thank you for all you do to keep music education strong.

  • Grantee Spotlight: The John Lennon Educational Tour Bus

    The John Lennon Educational Tour Bus is a state-of-the-art mobile audio and video recording and production facility, committed to providing students with increased access to music, audio, video and broadcast technology. The Lennon Bus works with national partners, including The NAMM Foundation, to bring these events to elementary, middle and high schools around the country regardless of their levels of expertise.

  • Smith River Committed to Music Education For All

    Smith River, a K-8 school part of the Del Norte County Schools in Smith River California, is a four-time recipient of The NAMM Foundation’s Best Communities for Music Education (BCME) designation.

  • Communicating Music Education to Your Community

    Music educators are encouraged to watch “Tips for Success” videos (brought to you by The Music Achievement Council). The Music Achievement Council is an action-oriented nonprofit enabling more students to begin and stay in instrumental music programs.

  • From the Desk of Mary: Happy Thanksgiving from The NAMM Foundation

    The NAMM Foundation thanks you- wherever in the world this may find you and whatever holidays you celebrate- for all you do to advance music education and music making!

  • Roomful of Pianos Interview with Composer and Conductor Keith McCutchen

    Composer and conductor Keith McCutchen is Director of Choral Activities at Kentucky State, as well as a jazz pianist who has performed with the likes of bassist Richard Davis, saxophonist Stanley Turrentine, and trumpeter Wayne Bergeron. We recently caught up with Dr. McCutchen to hear about his new piece for The 2018 NAMM Show's Roomful of Pianos in January.

  • Grantee Spotlight: SongwritingWith:Soldiers

    One of this year’s NAMM Foundation grantees is SongwritingWith:Soldiers, an organization that uses songwriting as a catalyst for personal reflection and change. Their unique model pairs professional songwriters with veterans in retreat and workshop settings, offering participants a way to tell their stories, rebuild trust, release pain and forge relationships.

  • Supporting Music Education: The Art of Teaching

    Music educators are encouraged to watch “Tips for Success” videos (brought to you by The Music Achievement Council). The Music Achievement Council is an action-oriented nonprofit enabling more students to begin and stay in instrumental music programs.
  • President Innovation Award

    The NAMM Foundation Announces the 2018 President’s Innovation Award Winners

    Annual scholarship program helps advance careers of 94 college music students

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