Foundation News

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.
International Ukulele Symposium Webinar Series

Langley Ukulele Association - Enriching Lives through Ukulele

The third webinar in The International Ukulele Teaching Symposium series, “Langley Ukulele Association - Enriching Lives through Ukulele,” features Paul Luongo and Elizabeth Zielke. Watch the webinar on demand.
Talking Up Music Education Podcast

Music Therapy: 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 highlighting music therapy.
Summer NAMM

Attend 2021 Summer NAMM: Registration for General Attendees Opens May 14

We Are Better Together. Join us at Summer NAMM, July 15-16, 2021. The show offers a historic and inspiring environment to network with industry leaders, attend free education sessions, explore Nashville-one of America's most musical cities-and more! Registration for general attendees opens May 14.
The Center for Arts Education and Social Emotional Learning (ArtsEdSEL)

Illuminating the Intersection between Arts Education and Social Emotional Learning (SEL)

The Center for Arts Education and Social Emotional Learning (ArtsEdSEL) is a national organization dedicated to illuminating the intersection between arts education and social emotional learning (SEL) to facilitate the embedded, intentional, and sustained application of SEL-informed arts education. Read an interview with executive director Bob Morrison.
young children making music

Replay the Webinar: How to Access Education Relief Funds to Support Music Education

This interactive webinar educated others on how much stimulus funding is given on the state level and showcased those who have successfully used prior stimulus dollars to support students and music programs.

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