Music in the News

National Arts Education Status Report

Millions of U.S. Students Denied Access to Music Education, According to First-Ever National Study

New Music and Arts Education national report coincides with this month’s NAMM Music Education Advocacy Hill Day and National Arts in Education Week
Disney Band performs at The 2022 NAMM Show

It’s a Wrap: The NAMM Foundation at The 2022 NAMM Show

During The 2022 NAMM Show, The NAMM Foundation hosted numerous concerts, educational sessions, and live events that showcase opportunities for NAMM members, college music students and faculty, PreK-12 educators, nonprofit service organizations, and other stakeholders and influencers who are essential to the music products industry ecosystem.
Dinah Gretsch

The NAMM Foundation Welcomes Dinah Gretsch to The Board of Directors

The NAMM Foundation is honored to welcome Dinah Gretsch to the organization’s board of directors in the role of Vice Chair. As a member of the board, Gretsch will serve a three-year term to guide the work of the non-profit and fulfill its vision to create access to and advance participation in music-making across the lifespan.
Make Music Day 2023 image of people making music

'Make Music Day' Announces Updated Schedule for 40th Anniversary Celebration on Tuesday, June 21

5,000+ Live, Free Outdoor Music-Making Events to be Held Nationwide, with In-Person Events in More Than 100 U.S. Cities
NAMM's Music Education Leadership Call to Action at The 2022 NAMM Show

NAMM's Music Education Leadership "Call to Action" Summit

NAMM will present its Music Education Leadership "Call to Action" Summit during The 2022 NAMM Show. The summit will raise critical questions currently facing music education and its future, as well as frame questions, opportunities, and solutions for what, collectively and individually, needs to be addressed to advance music learning opportunities.
Grand Rally for Music Education at The 2022 NAMM Show

The Gateways Brass Collective to Perform at The NAMM Show’s Grand Rally for Music Education

Join us at The Grand Rally for Music Education for performances by the Gateways Brass Collective and conductor Eric Whitacre on Saturday, June 4, at 10 am in the Anaheim Convention Center, Level 2, Ballroom B.
The Grand Rally for Music Education at the 2022 NAMM Show

Representation, Technology, and Inclusion Leads to Groundbreaking Music Event Celebrating Music Educators

Eric Whitacre conducts “Sing Gently” live from The Grand Rally for Music Education at The 2022 NAMM Show in Anaheim, CA on June 4 from 10-11 am.
Uke circle at The NAMM Show

Ukulele Circle at The 2022 NAMM Show

Join us at The 2022 Uke Circle at The NAMM Show.
Make Music Day 2023 image of people making music

Acclaimed ‘Make Music Day’ to Mark 40th Anniversary on Tuesday, June 21

Make Music Day, the global celebration of music held annually on the summer solstice, today announced that this year’s vast program will observe the festival’s 40th anniversary and feature a full return to in-person events, with more than 5,000 live, free music-making events held nationwide on Tuesday, June 21
The 2022 Best Communities for Music Education program

Celebrating the Best in Music Education Across the Nation The NAMM Foundation’s Best Communities for Music Education honors 738 School Districts and 80 Schools

Now in its 23rd year, the 2022 Best Communities for Music Education program has recognized 738 school districts and 80 schools across 44 states for the outstanding efforts by teachers, administrators, parents, students, and community leaders and their support for music education as part of a well-rounded education for all children.

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