Advocacy

Tiffany Miranda

Women’s History Month Spotlight: Tiffany Miranda Empowering the Next Generation of Music Creators

In honor of Women’s History Month, we’re elevating the voices of women who lead with vision, courage, and purpose across our industry.
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More to Start, Fewer to Quit-February'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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The Grand Rally for Music Education Culminates The 2026 NAMM Show by Celebrating the Transformative Power of Music Education

The Grand Rally for Music Education will be held on Saturday morning, January 24th featuring inspirational messages and powerful performances
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The NAMM Foundation Celebrates the Best Communities for Music Education Around the Nation

Recognizing programs nationally that are committed to music learning for all students for 27 consecutive years.
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More to Start, Fewer to Quit—September'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-August'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.

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.

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