Foundation News

The NAMM President’s Innovation Award

Courtney Blankenship Discusses the Importance of Bringing College Music Students to The NAMM Show

Meet Courtney Blankenship, the Director of Music Business at Western Illinois University. During our Q& A with her, she discusses the importance of bringing college music students to The NAMM Show.
The NAMM President’s Innovation Award

Meet NAMM President’s Innovation Award Recipient: Tiana Thakur

Meet NAMM President’s Innovation Award recipient, Tiana Thakur. The NAMM President’s Innovation Award honors college students who demonstrate excellence in the field of music and who are interested in pursuing a career in the music industry.
International Ukulele Symposium Webinar Series

Selecting Ukulele Festival & Workshop Experiences: Virtual and/or In-person

The fifth and final webinar in The International Ukulele Teaching Symposium series features Mary Agnes Krell from the Grand Northern Ukulele Festival, GRAMMY-award winning artists, Cathy Fink and Marcy Marxer of Community Music and Craig Chee and Sarah Maisel from Ukulele Festival Hawaii. Watch the webinar on demand.
Talking Up Music Education Podcast

Reimagining Music Ed on the Talking Up Music Education Podcast

Talking Up Music Education is a podcast from The NAMM Foundation about music education. Download and listen to episodes featuring artists who are reimagining music ed.
Summer NAMM

NAMM Foundation Events at 2021 Summer NAMM

Planning your Summer NAMM schedule, July 15-16? NAMM members, college music students/faculty, music educators, and music and arts organizations are invited to attend NAMM Foundation events. See you there!
Bernice Ash Memorial fund

Submission Period for the Bernice Ash Memorial Award Now Open

The annual award, which recognizes and honors the remarkable life and legacy of Bernice Ash, a music retail visionary who spearheaded the expansion of the Sam Ash family-owned music stores, was announced earlier this year to continue her commitment to excellence in the industry.
International Ukulele Symposium Webinar Series

James Hill Ukulele Initiatives

The fourth webinar in The International Ukulele Teaching Symposium series, “James Hill Ukulele Initiatives,” features James Hill, founder of Uketropolis.com. Watch the webinar on demand.
Talking Up Music Education Podcast

Music Technology: Featured Episodes from Talking Up Music Education

Talking Up Music Education is a podcast from The NAMM Foundation about music education. Download and listen to episodes featuring artists and their innovative use of technology.
Yale School of Music

Advancing Music Learning Ecosystems: The Yale School Music’s Michael Yaffe Discusses Equity and Access

The Yale School of Music hosts a free, virtual symposium, "Equity and Access: Advancing Music Learning Ecosystems” on Wednesday, June 23, 2021, from 12:30 - 4:00 pm EDT. The symposium is designed to explore how music learning ecosystems can ensure an active music life for every child. Read our interview with Michael Yaffe, Associate Dean at the Yale School of Music.
Yale School of Music

Register Today for the 2021 Symposium on Music in Schools Presented by Yale School of Music

The Yale School of Music hosts a free, virtual symposium, "Equity and Access: Advancing Music Learning Ecosystems” on June 23, 2021, 12:30pm - 4:00pm (EDT). Register today.

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