Foundation News

Nationwide Make Music Winter Returns December 21

The annual participatory event brings together music-making opportunities across the nation.
Federal Funds Can Be Used for Music Education webinar on title IV Part A funding

Federal Funds Can Be Used for Music Education

Do you know that federal funds are available to every school district and can be used to support student learning in music and the arts? NAMM in collaboration with NAfME presented a webinar about how to apply for Title IV, Part A, or the Student Support and Academic Enrichment (SSAE) Program, and the Title I and Title II funding streams and the process.
The 2023 Best Communities for Music Education Web banner celebrating the winners

Deadline Extended Through Feb. 5: Apply Now for the Best Communities for Music Education Recognition from The NAMM Foundation

School districts and individual schools are encouraged to apply for national recognition.
Photo of the 2022 NAMM President Award Winners with NAMM President and CEO Joe Lamond at The 2022 NAMM Show in Anaheim

Applications for The President’s Innovation Award are Now Open

The application period for The NAMM Foundation’s President’s Innovation Award is now open. The annual award provides college music students focused on a career in music a stipend to attend The 2023 NAMM Show where they are invited to explore concepts, sessions, and technologies across music, pro audio, and entertainment technology.
NAMM Music Education Advocates standing on the balcony with Capitol in the background in Washignton DC

Former President's Innovation Award (PIA) Recipient Champions Music Education in The Halls of Congress

In September, emerging professional Emma Dawson had a unique opportunity to join NAMM and its Members in D.C. as they championed the importance of music education to the nation’s leaders.
GenNext College Music Society Fellows Program Award logo

Investing in the Future of the Music Industry with the Faculty Fellows Program

The NAMM Foundation-College Music Society Fellows Program seeks to support individuals who exhibit commitment and aptitude for developing curricula related to business leadership and innovation in music, pro-audio, and event technology.
young children making music

The NAMM Foundation Announces $482,500 in Grants to 23 Music-Making Programs

Grants provide vital funding to recipient organizations to create more music makers globally.
National Arts Education Status Report

Millions of U.S. Students Denied Access to Music Education, According to First-Ever National Study

New Music and Arts Education national report coincides with this month’s NAMM Music Education Advocacy Hill Day and National Arts in Education Week
Disney Band performs at The 2022 NAMM Show

It’s a Wrap: The NAMM Foundation at The 2022 NAMM Show

During The 2022 NAMM Show, The NAMM Foundation hosted numerous concerts, educational sessions, and live events that showcase opportunities for NAMM members, college music students and faculty, PreK-12 educators, nonprofit service organizations, and other stakeholders and influencers who are essential to the music products industry ecosystem.
Dinah Gretsch

The NAMM Foundation Welcomes Dinah Gretsch to The Board of Directors

The NAMM Foundation is honored to welcome Dinah Gretsch to the organization’s board of directors in the role of Vice Chair. As a member of the board, Gretsch will serve a three-year term to guide the work of the non-profit and fulfill its vision to create access to and advance participation in music-making across the lifespan.

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