Foundation News

GenNext Webinar

GenNext College to Career Webinar Series: Networking & Developing Soft Skills

An informal discussion with music business leaders who gave a primer on how to edge out the competition and become employable soon after graduation and begin your career in music.
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A Conversation About Social Emotional Learning

Learn more about social-emotional learning and how music education is an "untapped" superpower for parents, teachers, and school districts to address student mental health concerns.
Best Communities for Music Education program

Celebrating School Music Programs: Application Period for the Best Communities for Music Education Awards Program Deadline Extended Until Feb. 6

Awards celebrate commitment, resilience of school music across the nation
Best Communities for Music Education program

Best Communities for Music Education Designation an Important Reminder that #MusicIsLife

"In essence, music and music education have been a source of positivity and an outlet for many before, during, and will continue to be after we have gotten past the Covid-19 Pandemic.” Matthew Becker, Director of Bands, Lansing School District #158
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New Arts and Absenteeism Brochure

The NAMM Foundation commissioned a four-year study conducted by Metis Associates to examine whether there is a relationship between the amount of music and arts implementation in New York City public schools and chronic absenteeism.
Upswell Summit

Saxophonist and Composer Grace Kelly Performs at Upswell Summit 2021

Join Rapper and Producer J.Dash in a Conversation with Grace Kelly, followed by a live virtual performance on October 22, 2021.
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The NAMM Foundation Announces Grants to 25 Music-Making Organizations

Grants will serve domestic and international organizations to continue vital music-making activities in support of creating a more musical world.
NAMM Show 2022 June 3-5, 2022

Transformation Awaits: The NAMM Show Announces Return to Anaheim in June 2022

The 2022 NAMM Show is a global industry homecoming to present three days of transformative business opportunities, know-how and connections at once-in-a-lifetime gathering. Learn more.
Talking Up Music Education Podcast

Music Education: The Storytellers

Talking Up Music Education is a podcast from The NAMM Foundation about music education. Download and listen to episodes featuring storytellers Rich Redmond, Emmy Lou Harris and Vince Gill.
Talking Up Music Education Podcast

The Next Generation: College Music Students & Young Professionals

Talking Up Music Education is a podcast from The NAMM Foundation about music education. Download and listen to episodes featuring college music students and young professionals.

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