Music Education

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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 the success of music educators.
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2026 Lamond GenNext Award Winners

The award supports individuals enrolled in two- or four- year college and university programs, and are preparing for careers in the music, sound, and entertainment technology industries.
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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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Webinar Series February 5: 2027 Global Grantmaking Cycle

Learn more about our Global Grantmaking program. The foundation staff covered grantmaking priorities, guidelines, eligibility criteria, timeline, and the application process.

Double Your Impact at The 2026 NAMM Show

Thanks to a $125,000 matching gift from Chris Martin, Chair of Martin Guitar, every donation is doubled in honor of NAMM’s 125th anniversary.
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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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More to Start, Fewer to Quit-December'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 Receives $40,000 Donation From Retail Print Music Dealers Association Ensuring Ongoing Support for Music Makers

RPMDA Donates $40,000 Ed Adams Scholarship Fund to The NAMM Foundation, Ensuring Ongoing Support for Music Makers
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NAMM Foundation Expands Grantmaking to Benefit All Segments and Communities of the Music Industry

2026 Global Grant Making Increases to 57 Organizations Up From 32 The Previous Year
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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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