Music Education

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Investing in the Future of the Music Industry with the Faculty Fellows Program

The NAMM Foundation-College Music Society Fellows Program seeks to support individuals who exhibit commitment and aptitude for developing curricula related to business leadership and innovation in music, pro-audio, and event technology.
Middle School children standing by a school bus with musical instruments

September's More to Start Fewer to Quit-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 will feature a recruiting idea, retention idea, and tip for success for music educators.
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The NAMM Foundation Announces $482,500 in Grants to 23 Music-Making Programs

Grants provide vital funding to recipient organizations to create more music makers globally.
National Arts Education Status Report

Millions of U.S. Students Denied Access to Music Education, According to First-Ever National Study

New Music and Arts Education national report coincides with this month’s NAMM Music Education Advocacy Hill Day and National Arts in Education Week
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Back-to-School Recruitment Tips to Help Grow Your Music Program

This month's More to Start Fewer to Quit Tips come from Senior Director of Education at Yamaha and president of Music Education Consultants Inc. Marica Neel.
Hose a First Performance National Day of Celebration

Host a First Performance National Day of Celebration

Host a First Performance National Day of Celebration annually on the third Thursday of November to honor and recognize the achievements of beginning instrumental music students.
Disney Band performs at The 2022 NAMM Show

It’s a Wrap: The NAMM Foundation at The 2022 NAMM Show

During The 2022 NAMM Show, The NAMM Foundation hosted numerous concerts, educational sessions, and live events that showcase opportunities for NAMM members, college music students and faculty, PreK-12 educators, nonprofit service organizations, and other stakeholders and influencers who are essential to the music products industry ecosystem.
Dinah Gretsch

The NAMM Foundation Welcomes Dinah Gretsch to The Board of Directors

The NAMM Foundation is honored to welcome Dinah Gretsch to the organization’s board of directors in the role of Vice Chair. As a member of the board, Gretsch will serve a three-year term to guide the work of the non-profit and fulfill its vision to create access to and advance participation in music-making across the lifespan.
Middle School Students Making Music in a classroom

More to Start, Fewer to Quit (MSFQ): Tips to Help Grow Your Music Program

Standing for "More to Start, Fewer to Quit," MSFQ is an open-source, monthly newsletter brought to you by the Music Achievement Council. Each month, this free resource will feature a recruiting idea, retention idea, and tip for success for music educators. The goal is to provide timely and impactful ideas that allow educators to grow their programs by recruiting new students and retaining current students
NAMM's Music Education Leadership Call to Action at The 2022 NAMM Show

NAMM's Music Education Leadership "Call to Action" Summit

NAMM will present its Music Education Leadership "Call to Action" Summit during The 2022 NAMM Show. The summit will raise critical questions currently facing music education and its future, as well as frame questions, opportunities, and solutions for what, collectively and individually, needs to be addressed to advance music learning opportunities.

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