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2019 Best Communities For Music Education Districts

Congratulations to the 623 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. Designations are made to districts and schools that demonstrate an exceptionally high commitment and access to music education.
Talking Up Music Education Podcast

Rhythm and Storytelling with Percussionist Rich Redmond

Talking Up Music Education is a podcast from The NAMM Foundation about music education. Download episode 74 today!
Talking Up Music Education Podcast

Peter Luongo and Limitless Learning

Talking Up Music Education is a podcast from The NAMM Foundation about music education. Download episode 76 today!

NAMM Board Member Kimberly Deverell Advocates for Music Education

NAMM Board Member, Kimberly Deverell, has been an instructor at San Diego Music Studio since 1997, and is an advocate for music education and arts in the schools.

Future of Music: The 2019 President’s Innovation Award Recipients

The NAMM President’s Innovation Award honors college music students who demonstrate excellence in the field of music and who are interested in pursuing a career in the music industry. Get to know a select group of the recipients!

It's a Wrap! Thanks for Attending The 2019 NAMM Show

Thank you to all of the music educators, music college students and faculty, and nonprofit organizations who joined us at The 2019 NAMM Show! Revisit your time with us by viewing photo galleries and videos and be sure to save the dates for the upcoming NAMM Shows.

Music Educators Gather at The 2019 NAMM Show to Discover ‘What’s New’ in Music Education

Each January, music educators from across the U.S. gather in sunny southern California for Music Education Days (MED) at The NAMM Show.
Talking Up Music Education Podcast

Passing the Baton: The John Patrick Hughes Parent/Booster Award Recognizes Parent Engagement

Talking Up Music Education is a podcast from The NAMM Foundation about music education. Download episode 66 today!
Talking Up Music Education Podcast

No Regrets! Being in Marching Band Fosters Opportunity, Success and Resilience

Talking Up Music Education is a podcast from The NAMM Foundation about music education. Recorded live from 2018 Bands of America Grand Nationals, episode 62 features guest host Marcia Neel, Senior Director of Education at Yamaha.
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The Tides Turn for a Pennsylvania School District After Receiving a ”Best Communities for Music Education” Designation

The Best Communities for Music Education (BCME) national recognition program is in its 20th year of honoring the efforts of music education champions who share in the common goal to ensure access to music for all students as part of their curriculum. Earlier this year Zeswitz Music presented the award to the Central Bucks School District in Pennsylvania.

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