Foundation News

The NAMM Foundation Announces New Board of Directors

At The 2017 Summer NAMM Show, The NAMM Foundation announced the appointment of five industry leaders to the organization’s newly created board of directors.
Talking Up Music Education Podcast

Opportunity, Rigor, Results: Sphinx Music

Talking Up Music Education is a podcast from The NAMM Foundation about music education. Download episode 29 today!

The NAMM Foundation Announces $675,000 in Grants to Music Education Programs Worldwide

The NAMM Foundation has announced that the organization will benefit 24 different music education programs with $675,000 in grants, an increase made possible by NAMM Foundation donors.

NAMM President’s Innovation Award Recipient, Megan Kaulfers, Working to Show the Power of Women in the Music Industry

As a President’s Innovation Award recipient in 2017, Megan Kaulfers attended her first NAMM Show in Anaheim, where she was able to learn about and connect with the industry firsthand. Read our Q&A with her.
Talking Up Music Education Podcast

It Takes a Village: Building a Resounding Yes for Music Education

Talking Up Music Education is a podcast from The NAMM Foundation about music education. Download episode 32 today!

MAC Corner: How to Maximize Fiscal Opportunities

[Band] directors are entrusted with thousands of dollars of instruments and equipment, yet along the way, few have ever had a course in business management. But to maximize the fiscal opportunities that exists, we need to understand the process and be sure we have the documents to support our case.
Talking Up Music Education Podcast

From Center Field to Band Leader: A Conversation with a Champion for Music Education

Talking Up Music Education is a podcast from The NAMM Foundation about music education. Download episode 31 today!

Tips for Music Educators: Supporting Audience Guidelines

Tips for Success brought to you by the Music Achievement Council help answer a range of questions, from how to prepare an instrument replacement plan to how to expand the learning power of music. These tips are complemented by short videos and will enhance the user’s experience.

NAMM Members Roll Up Their Sleeves To Build Upon Jefferson Middle School Academy’s Music Program

On May 22, 2017, NAMM members participated in a Day of Service, as part of the 2017 NAMM Music Education Advocacy D.C. Fly-In, by coaching students and making music at Jefferson Middle School Academy.

A Commitment to Music Education = Student Engagement and Community Support

Scotts Valley Unified School District (SVUSD) is one of many districts across the U.S. recognized as a Best Communities for Music Education in 2017 by The NAMM Foundation. Beth Hollenbeck (left in photo), music educator at Scotts Valley Middle School and High School is the driving force behind music education in Scotts Valley, CA.

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