The NAMM Foundation invites music educators, administrators, college students, faculty, and nonprofit professionals in music service organizations to experience our full range of curated sessions, workshops, community music-making activities, and networking events at The 2024 NAMM Show, January 25-28, 2024 in Anaheim, California.
Experiences and Opportunities Begin at The 2024 NAMM Show
Session for Educators, Students, and Nonprofit Professionals
Through our signature programs—Music Education Days, GenNext, and The Nonprofit Management Institute—you'll have access to sessions that provide insights into professional development, career building, current trends in music education, classroom resources, and much more!
Connect and Grow at Foundation Networking Events
At NAMM Foundation networking events, you'll have the freedom to develop connections with peers and professionals who are passionate about music and music making and the space to reconnect with friends and acquaintances.
Hands-On Music-Making for Everyone
Experience the NAMM Foundation's Community Music Making programs only at The 2024 NAMM Show—The All-Industry Drum Circle, Ukulele Circle, and Roomful of Pianos—that provide and promote accessible music-making fun and community for all!
The Grand Rally for Music Education®
Finally, join us at The Grand Rally for Music Education® as we celebrate the joys and benefits of music making and affirm our shared commitment as a community to advocate for music education.
Who Should Attend?
K-12 educators, school administrators, college students, college music faculty, nonprofit professionals in music service organizations, performing artists, and current or aspiring professionals in the pro audio, live event, and music business industries.
Join NAMM as an Individual Member
Qualified professionals (music educators, college music faculty, and more) can join NAMM! Individual Membership is available when eligible applicants register for The NAMM Show. The cost of an annual membership is $150 and includes year-round benefits as well as a badge to attend The NAMM Show.
NAMM Foundation Signature Programs at The 2024 NAMM Show
Stay tuned for a complete list of sessions taking place at The 2024 NAMM Show as part of these signature programs:
Music Education Days at The NAMM Show
Music Education Days at The NAMM Show explores new and innovative tools and tech for the modern music classroom. Join our global music-making community and be inspired for four days of informative sessions and hands-on workshops, networking events, concerts, and only-at-NAMM experiences.
GenNext at The NAMM Show
The NAMM Foundation’s GenNext program is a collaboration with the College Music Society (CMS) that offers college music students and faculty exclusive programming and access to career and professional development sessions. Students seeking careers in the industry have multiple opportunities to network with industry professionals eager to share their career path experiences and meet prospective employees. The program also offers college faculty professional development and networking sessions to stay informed on the latest teaching and playing music trends, pro audio and engineering, music technology, business, and industry.
Nonprofit Management Institute
The NAMM Foundation’s Nonprofit Management Institute provides organizations the resources they need to grow and succeed. The institute offers sessions that cover best practices, fundraising, governance, and more. The program provides a certificate of completion to NAMM Foundation partner and grantee organizations, as well as to music and arts education nonprofits that complete the series.