Foundation News

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.
Talking Up Music Education Podcast

Music and Arts Education Advocacy: Staying the Course

Talking Up Music Education is a podcast from The NAMM Foundation about music education. Download episode 19 today!
Talking Up Music Education Podcast

Supporting Opportunities for Future Careers in Music

Talking Up Music Education is a podcast from The NAMM Foundation about music education. Download episode 22 today!

Music Follows You - 2017 NAMM Foundation PSA

“Music Follows You” is the title and concept of The NAMM Foundation’s 2017 PSA. The PSA serves to inspire its viewers to think about music – and themselves – differently than before.
Talking Up Music Education Podcast

The City of Anaheim and NAMM: Bringing Music Back to Anaheim Schools

Talking Up Music Education is a podcast from The NAMM Foundation about music education. Download episode 34 today!

527 Districts and 92 Schools Recognized as Best Communities for Music Education by The NAMM Foundation and U. of Kansas

Music Education Grows in Importance as New Research Shows that Participating in School Music Programs is Associated with Improved Brain Response in Speech and Reading Some families are basing their decisions on where to live on music education opportunities in local schools

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