Foundation News

NAMM Emphasizes the Vital Advocacy Role of School Music Dealers at the NASMD Annual Convention

The important role of school music advocacy on the Federal, State and District level, was a highlight at the NASMD Annual Convention.
Talking Up Music Education Podcast

The Steady March of Championing for Music Ed

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

2016 SupportMusic Merit Award Schools

The NAMM Foundation has recognized 118 schools across the nation with the SupportMusic Merit Award (SMMA), honoring individual schools that have demonstrated strong support for and commitment to music education.

2016 Best Communities for Music Education Districts

The NAMM Foundation has recognized 476 school districts across the United States as among the Best Communities for Music Education (BCME), out of the nation’s 13,515 school districts. Now in its 17th year, BCME recognizes outstanding efforts by teachers, administrators, parents, students and community leaders who work together to ensure access to music learning for all students as part of the school curriculum.
Talking Up Music Education Podcast

Engaging Children in Active Scholastic Music Making

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

NAMM Exhibitor Gives Back

NAMM Member John McCarthy of Rock House Method, and celebrity artist, Doug Wimbish of Living Colour, held one of their philanthropic Wimbash concert events at the recent 2016 NAMM Show to help raise money for The NAMM Foundation’s Believe in Music Fund.

Celebrate Music Education from St. Croix Falls, WI

The NAMM Foundation continues their SupportMusic Community Forum Tour, celebrating with St. Croix Falls School District.

NAMM Foundation Boosts Music Education in High-Risk Schools

Grants totaling $142,550 support budding arts programs designed to help turnaround low-achieving schools

Crown Point Jr. Music Academy Celebrate Music Education

On February 1, 2016, students from Crown Point Jr. Music Academy in San Diego wrote, recorded, and produced an original song and music video onboard the John Lennon Educational Tour Bus mobile recording studio.
Talking Up Music Education Podcast

Embedding Music Into Nashville Schools: A Pathway to Success

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

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