Foundation News

Future of Music: The 2020 President’s Innovation Award Recipients

The NAMM President’s Innovation Award honors college music students who demonstrate excellence in the field of music and who are interested in pursuing a career in the music industry. Get to know a select group of the recipients!

MAC Corner: Defining the Difference

Every teacher we had made a difference in our lives; some greater than others. We all aspire to make a difference in this world, our classrooms, rehearsals and performances.
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The NAMM Foundation Recognizes 103 College Students with The President’s Innovation Award

The NAMM Foundation has recognized 103 college music students with the organization’s President’s Innovation Award.

MAC Corner: The Reasons Students Stay with Music

Now that the school year has started, it’s not too early to remember recruiting and retention. Here are the reasons students stay with music.
Talking Up Music Education Podcast

Mike Reisman on Fulfilling the Music Education Vision of Late Wife and NAMM Member Liz Reisman

Talking Up Music Education is a podcast from The NAMM Foundation about music education. Download and listen to episode 82 featuring guest Mike Reisman, President of MKTG.
Talking Up Music Education Podcast

Chris Martin on Expanding Music Making Opportunities

Talking Up Music Education is a podcast from The NAMM Foundation about music education. Download and listen to episode 83 featuring guest Chris Martin, president and CEO of Martin Guitar and founding chair of The NAMM Foundation.
Talking Up Music Education Podcast

The Drum Corps Experience with Innovator Bob Morrison

Talking Up Music Education is a podcast from The NAMM Foundation about music education. Download and listen to episode 81 featuring guest Bob Morrison, founder of Quadrant Arts Education Research, the nation’s leading arts education research and intelligence organization.
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The NAMM Foundation Announces $675,000 in Grants to 28 Music-Making Programs

Grants support the mission of the organization to serve music-making around the world.
Talking Up Music Education Podcast

Everyone with a Heartbeat Has Rhythm

Talking Up Music Education is a podcast from The NAMM Foundation about music education. Download and listen to episode 65 featuring guest host guest host Claire Kreger-Boaz, Senior Project Manager at The NAMM Foundation, and guest Joshua Simonds, Executive Director of the Percussive Arts Society.
Talking Up Music Education Podcast

The Secret Sauce to Having an Accomplished Marching Band is…

Talking Up Music Education is a podcast from The NAMM Foundation about music education. Download and listen to episode 64 featuring guest host James Stephens, director of advocacy and educational resources at Music for All.

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