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The NAMM Foundation and Make Music Alliance Celebrate Ten Years of Partnership With Make Music Day 2025, a Worldwide Celebration of Music Making

Featuring Over 200 NAMM Member Organizations Giving Back to Their Local Communities on Saturday, June 21
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More to Start, Fewer to Quit-June's Tips to Help Grow Your Music Program

An open-source, monthly newsletter brought to you by the Music Achievement Council. Each month, this free resource features a recruiting idea, retention idea, and tip for the success of music educators.
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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.

More to Start, Fewer to Quit-May's Tips to Help Grow Your Music Program

An open-source, monthly newsletter brought to you by the Music Achievement Council. Each month, this free resource features a recruiting idea, retention idea, and tip for the success of music educators.
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NAMM Foundation Awards Over 1,000 Schools and Districts as Best Communities for Music Education

Now in its 26th year, schools and districts across the United States receive this honor for their commitment and support of music education
2025 Best Communities for Music Education Winners

2025 SupportMusic Merit Award Schools

Congratulations to the 87 schools that received the SupportMusic Merit Award (SMMA) from The NAMM Foundation!
2025 Best Communities for Music Education Winners

2025 Best Communities for Music Education Districts

Congratulations to the 935 school districts that are among the Best Communities in the nation for music education.

More to Start, Fewer to Quit-April's Tips to Help Grow Your Music Program

An open-source, monthly newsletter brought to you by the Music Achievement Council. Each month, this free resource features a recruiting idea, retention idea, and tip for the success of music educators.
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More to Start, Fewer to Quit-March's Tips to Help Grow Your Music Program

An open-source, monthly newsletter brought to you by the Music Achievement Council. Each month, this free resource features a recruiting idea, retention idea, and tip for success for music educators.
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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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