Music in the News

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2023 Best Communities for Music Education Districts

Congratulations to the 830 school districts that are among the Best Communities in the nation for music education.
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NEW Choose to Teach Monthly Video Series

We're thrilled to announce our NEW Choose to Teach monthly video series. These videos were designed specifically to help educators remain motivated through the sharing of words of encouragement and support from respected colleagues who have successfully navigated these last few, exceptionally challenging years.
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Make Music Day Returns June 21 in Worldwide Celebration of Music

Over 4,000 free musical events in 120 cities across 30 states on the summer solstice.
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Grantee Spotlight: Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation

Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation is one of 23 music-making programs that received grants from The NAMM Foundation in 2022.
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Make Music Winter Announces New Cities and Music-Making Events Across the Nation

Updated schedule offers diverse, free music-making events for all on December 2.
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NAMM's Million More Music Makers to Celebrate Guitar, Ukulele, and Bass in Classrooms and Communities

Teachers, students, leaders and staff of community music organizations, and all who believe in music are encouraged to participate and accelerate the vision that all people of every age and ability can make music.
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The NAMM Foundation and the MIDI Association announce the Launch of The MIDI Fund

Administered by The NAMM Foundation, the fund will serve to support projects and programs that advance engagement in music-making and the varied and unique options to make, create and explore music made possible by MIDI, the Musical Instrument Digital Interface that allows musical instruments to connect to computers, tablets, cell phones, and each other.

Nationwide Make Music Winter Returns December 21

The annual participatory event brings together music-making opportunities across the nation.
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Deadline Extended Through Feb. 5: Apply Now for the Best Communities for Music Education Recognition from The NAMM Foundation

School districts and individual schools are encouraged to apply for national recognition.
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The NAMM Foundation Announces $482,500 in Grants to 23 Music-Making Programs

Grants provide vital funding to recipient organizations to create more music makers globally.

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