Music in the News

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Museum of Making Music Executive Director Carolyn Grant Set to Conclude Storied NAMM Career

NAMM, the largest global not-for-profit music trade organization, has announced that Carolyn Grant, longtime leader of its Carlsbad-based Museum of Making Music (MoMM) and member of NAMM’s management team, will conclude her NAMM career in the summer of 2026.
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The Grand Rally for Music Education Culminates The 2026 NAMM Show by Celebrating the Transformative Power of Music Education

The Grand Rally for Music Education will be held on Saturday morning, January 24th featuring inspirational messages and powerful performances
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NAMM and The NAMM Foundation Unite the Music Industry in support of LA Wildfire Relief Efforts for Local Schools, Musicians and Nonprofits in the Region

NAMM (The National Association of Music Merchants), the largest global not-for-profit music trade organization, and The NAMM Foundation announced today that after an initial $50,000 donation from the NAMM Foundation in January prior to the 2025 NAMM Show, and with additional fundraising and efforts from the global music industry, a combined total of $134,000 in overall fire relief has been distributed to impacted musical organizations in the region.
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Make Music Day Returns in 2025 United Thousands of Global Cities in Song

Today, the Make Music Alliance announced that over 150 cities and counties across the United States will coordinate more than 5,000 live, free music-making events for this year’s celebration on Saturday, June 21.
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Celebrating the Next Wave of Music Industry Leaders: Meet 3 Lamond GenNext Scholarship Recipients

Three university students — a flutist, a vocalist and a percussionist — immersed themselves in instrument demos, music tech, education, and live bands at The 2025 NAMM Show, all because they dared to share why they aspire to careers in the music industry.
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NAMM Foundation Announces the Creation of LA Wildfires Relief Fund

The NAMM Foundation has committed $50,000 and is accepting additional contributions. This relief fund provides needs-based assistance to NAMM members, employees of NAMM member companies, music education programs and music makers affected by the January 2025 LA wildfires.
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Make Music Day 2024 Holds The Largest One-Day Music Event in History

The NAMM Foundation and Make Music Alliance have partnered for 9 consecutive years with 2024’s event supporting over 5,300 free music events across 145 cities, with over 175 music industry companies participating.
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The NAMM Foundation Welcomes New Executive Director Julia Rubio

NAMM (The National Association of Music Merchants), the largest global not-for-profit music trade organization, has announced Julia Rubio as the new NAMM Foundation executive director to help fulfill its mission of strengthening the music products industry and promoting the pleasures and benefits of making music.
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Make Music Day Rings in the Summer with a Worldwide Celebration of Music

Over 5,000 free musical events in 150 U.S. cities across 28 states on Friday, June 21
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The NAMM Foundation Celebrates 25 Years of Best Communities for Music Education

The Best Communities for Music Education acknowledges over 1,000 schools and districts across the United States for their commitment and support of music education.

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