Music Education

The NAMM Foundation Announces $675,000 in Grants to Music Education Programs Worldwide

The NAMM Foundation has announced that the organization will benefit 24 different music education programs with $675,000 in grants, an increase made possible by NAMM Foundation donors.

MAC Corner: How to Maximize Fiscal Opportunities

[Band] directors are entrusted with thousands of dollars of instruments and equipment, yet along the way, few have ever had a course in business management. But to maximize the fiscal opportunities that exists, we need to understand the process and be sure we have the documents to support our case.

Tips for Music Educators: Supporting Audience Guidelines

Tips for Success brought to you by the Music Achievement Council help answer a range of questions, from how to prepare an instrument replacement plan to how to expand the learning power of music. These tips are complemented by short videos and will enhance the user’s experience.

NAMM Members Roll Up Their Sleeves To Build Upon Jefferson Middle School Academy’s Music Program

On May 22, 2017, NAMM members participated in a Day of Service, as part of the 2017 NAMM Music Education Advocacy D.C. Fly-In, by coaching students and making music at Jefferson Middle School Academy.

Learn to Work with the Best in Music Education

Music educators are encouraged to watch “Tips for Success” videos (brought to you by The Music Achievement Council). The Music Achievement Council is an action-oriented nonprofit enabling more students to begin and stay in instrumental music programs.
Talking Up Music Education Podcast

The Importance of Building Connections with Your Elected Officials at Every Level

Talking Up Music Education is a podcast from The NAMM Foundation about music education. Download episode 20 today!
Talking Up Music Education Podcast

The City of Anaheim and NAMM: Bringing Music Back to Anaheim Schools

Talking Up Music Education is a podcast from The NAMM Foundation about music education. Download episode 34 today!

527 Districts and 92 Schools Recognized as Best Communities for Music Education by The NAMM Foundation and U. of Kansas

Music Education Grows in Importance as New Research Shows that Participating in School Music Programs is Associated with Improved Brain Response in Speech and Reading Some families are basing their decisions on where to live on music education opportunities in local schools

2017 SupportMusic Merit Award Schools

The NAMM Foundation has recognized 92 schools across the nation with the SupportMusic Merit Award (SMMA), honoring individual schools that have demonstrated strong support for and commitment to music education.

Telling the Story: What Administrators Can Do For a Music Program

Music educators are encouraged to watch “Tips for Success” videos (brought to you by The Music Achievement Council). The Music Achievement Council is an action-oriented nonprofit organization enabling more students to start and stay in instrumental music programs.

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