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2017 Best Communities for Music Education

Congratulations to the 527 school districts that are among the Best Communities in the nation for music education.
Vince Gill

Vince Gill and Emmylou Harris, and Their Quest to Making Musical Impact

Talking Up Music Education is a podcast from The NAMM Foundation about music education. Download episode twelve today!
Mumford and Sons

Deering Banjos and Mumford & Sons Partner in Support of The NAMM Foundation

Deering Banjos gives back
Talking Up Music Education Podcast

Artists Ben Folds, Ben Vereen, and NY Times’ David Brooks Talk the Importance of Music Education with Arts Leaders in New Talking Up Music Education Podcast

The “Talking Up Music Education” podcast is produced by The NAMM Foundation and features artists, teachers, parents, students and community leaders who share inspiring stories of advancing arts education and policy.

A Look Into Dallas Wind Symphony’s Band Camp: By Alum, Juan Alonso

The NAMM Foundation supports their summer band camp that provides at-risk and underserved students from the Dallas Independent School District the chance to attend a unique summer band camp presented by the professional musicians of The Dallas Wind Symphony.

A Successful 2016 Make Music Day By The Numbers

On June 21, millions on people joined together worldwide to make and enjoy music on Make Music Day.

Learn to Frame Your Music Education Message

SupportMusic’s Coalition on Coalitions at Summer NAMM explored arts education advocacy ecosystems and strategies to realize the new opportunities available through ESSA, the new federal education law.

A World Where All Kids Play Music

On Thursday, May 26, U.S. Secretary of Education, John B. King joined Director of NAMM Public Affairs and Government Relations Mary Luehrsen for an exclusive, LIVE webcast to discuss the new federal education law (ESSA) and its goals for all children to receive a well-rounded education.

Band Life is Family

NAMM members and musician Bernie Williams participated in a Day of Service, as part of the 2016 NAMM Music Education Advocacy D.C. Fly-In, by coaching students and making music at Friendship Technology Preparatory Academy.

2016 SupportMusic Merit Award Schools

The NAMM Foundation has recognized 118 schools across the nation with the SupportMusic Merit Award (SMMA), honoring individual schools that have demonstrated strong support for and commitment to music education.

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