Music Education

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.

Eric Whitacre: Advocate for Music Education as the Major Key to Building Community

Do you remember the first time you played an instrument? Perhaps you recall the off-key screeches from blowing into the recorder in elementary school. Or maybe you down at the piano with your parents to learn “Mary Had a Little Lamb.” And it’s even possible you chose to join middle school choir so you could sing your heart out to your Broadway favorites.
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!

MAC Corner: 8 Essentials for Maximizing Rehearsal Time

According to School, Band and Orchestra, here are eight things music educators should be fitting into every rehearsal.
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.

MAC Corner: Starting A Music Booster Organization

School music booster organizations can be a tremendous asset to a school music program. These groups can also become a director’s worst nightmare. Booster organizations, like any group or business, must be well-planned and organized. By ​Dr. Charles T. Menghini. Excerpt from SBO (School, Band and Orchestra), Nov. 4, 2018, Digital Issue.

The NAMM Foundation Announces The 2019 President’s Innovation Award Recipients

The NAMM Foundation is recognizing 71 college music students with the organization’s prestigious President’s Innovation Award.
Talking Up Music Education Podcast

Struck By Lightning! Bill Ivey Finds Meaning and Purpose in Homegrown Culture

Talking Up Music Education is a podcast from The NAMM Foundation about music education. Download episode 57 today!
Talking Up Music Education Podcast

Cultivating a Legacy: Gator Cases CEO Crystal Morris

Talking Up Music Education is a podcast from The NAMM Foundation about music education. Download episode 61 today!

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