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The NAMM Foundation Recognizes 754 School Districts and 148 Individual Schools in 21st Annual Best Communities for Music Education Recognition

754 school districts and 148 schools receive Best Community for Music Education recognition.
Keeping Music Strong Webinar

Replay the Webinar: Updates on Back-to-School Protocols, Funding Realities and Advocacy Response

Experts will share updates back-to-school protocols, funding realities and advocacy response. Presented by The NAMM Foundation and NAfME. Replay the webinar today and share it with your network. Register for the webinar today.
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Eric Whitacre Shares Details on his New Virtual Choir, Sing Gently

Read an interview with Grammy® Award-winning composer and conductor Eric Whitacre, who discusses his new Virtual Choir, Sing Gently.
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The Surprising Success of Making Music Online During COVID-19

Discover how music retailers and nonprofits are keeping their communities connected during COVID-19.
Talking Up Music Education Podcast

Flipping The Script: NAMM Member and Music Education Advocate John Mlynczak Interviews Mary Luehrsen

Talking Up Music Education is a podcast from The NAMM Foundation about music education. Download and listen to episode 91 featuring music educator John Mlynczak.

Replay the Webinar: Making Music Online—How-to's for Ensembles

This webinar offers practical tips, how-to's and motivation to move your ensembles online. Replay the webinar today and share it with your network.
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A Note from Mary: NAMM Foundation Executive Director

I am writing, foremostly, with urgent hopes that this finds you, your family, friends and colleagues and organizations feeling well and doing okay. As we adapt to this period of new “normal,” The NAMM Foundation is offering resources to make music online, including learning and teaching music.
Talking Up Music Education Podcast

Finding One’s Zone of Genius: Inside Laura Escudé’s Journey from Classical Musician to Live Show Designer and Producer

Talking Up Music Education is a podcast from The NAMM Foundation about music education. Download and listen to episode 90 featuring violinist and music producer Laura Escudé.
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The Smart Women in Music (SWIM) Summit: a Four-day Immersion in Leadership and Education

Earlier this month Smart Women in Music (SWIM) held a summit in San Diego, California that offered a four-day immersion in leadership and education. The SWIM Fund supports women in the music products industry in the development of their leadership proficiencies and aspirations.
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2020 Best Communities For Music Education Districts

Congratulations to the 754 school districts that are among the Best Communities in the nation for music education. The award program recognizes outstanding efforts by teachers, administrators, parents, students and community leaders who have made music education part of a well-rounded education. Designations are made to districts and schools that demonstrate an exceptionally high commitment and access to music education.

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