Music in the News

Upswell Summit

Saxophonist and Composer Grace Kelly Performs at Upswell Summit 2021

Join Rapper and Producer J.Dash in a Conversation with Grace Kelly, followed by a live virtual performance on October 22, 2021.
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The NAMM Foundation Announces Grants to 25 Music-Making Organizations

Grants will serve domestic and international organizations to continue vital music-making activities in support of creating a more musical world.
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Aerosol Study Mitigation Strategies For Performing Arts In Schools

The International Coalition Performing Arts Aerosol Study has released updated guidelines for music education classrooms for the fall. The guidance updates previous mitigation tactics with the understanding that states need to consult local and state COVID-19 guidance and transmission rates for appropriate mitigation adoption and adjust accordingly.
Talking Up Music Education Podcast

Music Education: The Storytellers

Talking Up Music Education is a podcast from The NAMM Foundation about music education. Download and listen to episodes featuring storytellers Rich Redmond, Emmy Lou Harris and Vince Gill.
Best Communities for Music Education

The NAMM Foundation Celebrates and Honors The 2021 Best Communities for Music Education

This week, the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Foundation celebrated and recognized 686 school districts in 40 states as among the Best Communities for Music Education (BCME).
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The NAMM-College Music Society Fellows Program for Summer NAMM 2021

The NAMM Foundation and The College Music Society invite you to apply to participate in the 2021 NAMM-CMS Fellows Program, scheduled during the 2021 Summer NAMM Show in Nashville, Tennessee, July 15-16, 2021.
Best Communities for Music Education

2021 Supportmusic Merit Awards Schools

Congratulations to the 80 schools that received the SupportMusic Merit Award (SMMA) from The NAMM Foundation!
Bernice Ash Memorial fund

Industry Leaders and The Ash Family Announce Creation of The Bernice Ash Memorial Award

Fund to honor pioneering spirit, offer advancement opportunities for emerging leaders.
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2021 Best Communities For Music Education Districts

Congratulations to the 686 school districts that are among the Best Communities in the nation for music education. The award program recognizes outstanding efforts by teachers, administrators, parents, students and community leaders who have made music education part of a well-rounded education.
Believe in Music Week

The 2021 NAMM Foundation Grand Rally for Music Education Welcomes Renée Fleming, Gustavo Dudamel, Dr. Nina Kraus and Liliana Morales in Conversations about Music Education

Join Us for The Grand Rally for Music Education

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