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Marple Newtown School District Designated as one of the Best Communities for Music Education: A Celebration for All

Best Communities for Music Education (BCME) is a signature program of The NAMM Foundation that recognizes and celebrates school districts and schools for their support and commitment to music education and efforts to ensure access to music for all students as part of a well-rounded education. Marple Newtown School District, a fifth time BCME recipient from Delaware County, Pennsylvania, is thriving from community investment.
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NAMM Members Presented Best Communities for Music Education Commemorative Flags to Members of Congress for Their Support of Music Education

Each spring, NAMM members gather in Washington, D.C. to serve as advocates for the right of every child to learn and grow with music by visiting with their elected representatives on Capitol Hill, a part of the NAMM Music Education Advocacy D.C. Fly-In. While there NAMM members presented Best Communities for Music Education commemorative flags to Members of Congress for their support of music education.
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“90 minutes of Fury” with Black Violin at The 2019 NAMM Show

Talking Up Music Education is a podcast from The NAMM Foundation about music education. Download episode 67 today!
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Eric Whitacre: Composer of Majestic Choral Experiences

Talking Up Music Education is a podcast from The NAMM Foundation about music education. Download episode 68 today!
Talking Up Music Education Podcast

Get Curious, then Do Something: Gina Chavez Explores the World with Her Music

Talking Up Music Education is a podcast from The NAMM Foundation about music education. Download episode 69 today!
Talking Up Music Education Podcast

Discussing University Music with Members of the HBCU Band Directors’ Consortium

Talking Up Music Education is a podcast from The NAMM Foundation about music education. Download episode 70 today!
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The Intersection of Technology and Music with J. Dash

Talking Up Music Education is a podcast from The NAMM Foundation about music education. Download episode 71 today!

MAC Corner: Five Action Steps to Help Reduce Director Burnout

According to School, Band and Orchestra, there are five action steps to help reduce director burnout.
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From Wall Street to The Main Stage with Jonathan Dely

Talking Up Music Education is a podcast from The NAMM Foundation about music education. Download episode 72 today!
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Where are the Best Communities for Music Ed in the USA?

The NAMM Foundation Recognizes 623 School Districts and 98 Individual Schools in 20th Annual Best Communities for Music Education Recognition Some Schools and Districts are Recognized Year After Year; New Honorees Recognize the Power of Music and the Arts

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