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The NAMM Foundation Welcomes New Executive Director Julia Rubio

NAMM (The National Association of Music Merchants), the largest global not-for-profit music trade organization, has announced Julia Rubio as the new NAMM Foundation executive director to help fulfill its mission of strengthening the music products industry and promoting the pleasures and benefits of making music.
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More to Start, Fewer to Quit-July's Tips to Help Grow Your Music Program

This month's MSFQ tips come from Dr. Craig Aarhus, Associate Director of Bands and Associate Professor of Music at Mississippi State University.

The NAMM Foundation Welcomes Ron Manus to the Board of Directors

The NAMM Foundation is honored to welcome Ron Manus to the organization’s board of directors in the role of Secretary-Treasurer.
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More to Start, Fewer to Quit-May's Tips to Help Grow Your Music Program

This month's MSFQ tips come from Angela Ammerman, adjunct Professor of Music Education at George Mason University.
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Make Music Day Rings in the Summer with a Worldwide Celebration of Music

Over 5,000 free musical events in 150 U.S. cities across 28 states on Friday, June 21

More To Start, Fewer to Quit-April's Tips to Help Grow Your Music Program

This month's More to Start, Fewer to Quit (MSFQ) tips come from David F. Eccles, Orchestra Program and Upper School Director, The Lovett School in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Scholarship Opportunities to Support Career Path

The NAMM Foundation is accepting applications for three award programs that offer support to attend The NAMM Show for college students, college faculty, and mid-career music business professionals striving for career advancement.
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The NAMM Foundation Celebrates 25 Years of Best Communities for Music Education

The Best Communities for Music Education acknowledges over 1,000 schools and districts across the United States for their commitment and support of music education.
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2024 SupportMusic Merit Award Schools

Congratulations to the 122 schools that received the SupportMusic Merit Award (SMMA) from The NAMM Foundation!
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2024 Best Communities for Music Education Districts

Congratulations to the 975 school districts that are among the Best Communities in the nation for music education.

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