Foundation News

Taking It to the Next Level in Music Education Advocacy

NAMM member representatives involved in advocacy efforts in 16 states, gathered for a half-day boot camp and a forum during The 2017 NAMM Show

Stepping Stones to Life-long Music Making

Recreational music-making events at The 2017 NAMM Show focused on providing steps to life-long music making.

Music Rocks: Students at Patrick Henry Elementary School Dedicated to The Arts

On Jan. 17, 2017, NAMM members participated in a Day of Service, as part of The 2017 NAMM Show. Volunteers supported Anaheim Elementary School District’s effort to bolster music education at Patrick Henry Elementary School.

Winners of the “What Makes Music Education Great in Your School District” Award Recognition Program Announced

The NAMM Foundation congratulates all who submitted videos to the “What Makes Music Education Great in Your School District” Award Recognition Program. The John Lennon Educational Tour Bus hits the road in Feb. to celebrate community support for music education in three select school districts.
President Innovation Award

The NAMM Foundation Announces The 2017 President’s Innovation Award Recipients

"It was life changing. NAMM is filled with professionals in the music industry, which creates endless networking opportunities. I left NAMM more motivated than ever to further my career within the music industry."-Jeremy McCool, Western Illinois University, 1st year, Graduate Student
Vince Gill

Vince Gill and Emmylou Harris, and Their Quest to Making Musical Impact

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

Networking at The NAMM Show Leads a Music College Student to a Career in the Industry

The GenNext experience at NAMM Shows is a must for all college music students. Read how Katelyn Reithel networked her way into a career in the global music products industry.
Mumford and Sons

Deering Banjos and Mumford & Sons Partner in Support of The NAMM Foundation

Deering Banjos gives back

Arkansas Students Benefit from The Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation

Lead Hill Schools in Arkansas is a grantee of The Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation (MHOF). With support from The NAMM Foundation, MHOF donated $19,000 worth of instruments to the school over the summer in order to set the school up for success for the upcoming school year.
Talking Up Music Education Podcast

Artists Ben Folds, Ben Vereen, and NY Times’ David Brooks Talk the Importance of Music Education with Arts Leaders in New Talking Up Music Education Podcast

The “Talking Up Music Education” podcast is produced by The NAMM Foundation and features artists, teachers, parents, students and community leaders who share inspiring stories of advancing arts education and policy.

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