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The NAMM Foundation Announces 25th Year of Best Communities for Music Education Program

The deadline has been extended until Feb. 4—seize this opportunity and submit your application for consideration. This is your chance to shine and highlight the incredible music education program in your community.
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Get to Know John Mlynczak NAMM President and CEO

Watch this exclusive conversation with John Mlynczak, former music educator and a prominent figure in the music industry as he assumes the role of NAMM President and CEO.
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The NAMM Foundation Elects Victor Wooten to Board of Directors

The iconic bassist and educator joins The NAMM Foundation board as director-at-large.
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July's Choose to Teach Video is Here

Welcome to our next video in our Choose to Teach series. July's uplifting message comes from Vandergrift High Director of Bands Mike Howard.
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2023 Best Communities for Music Education Districts

Congratulations to the 830 school districts that are among the Best Communities in the nation for music education.
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February's More to Start Fewer to Quit — Tips to Help Grow Your Music Program

An open-source, monthly newsletter brought to you by the Music Achievement Council. Each month, this free resource will feature a recruiting idea, retention idea, and tip for success for music educators.
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The NAMM Foundation and the MIDI Association announce the Launch of The MIDI Fund

Administered by The NAMM Foundation, the fund will serve to support projects and programs that advance engagement in music-making and the varied and unique options to make, create and explore music made possible by MIDI, the Musical Instrument Digital Interface that allows musical instruments to connect to computers, tablets, cell phones, and each other.
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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.
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'Make Music Day' Announces Updated Schedule for 40th Anniversary Celebration on Tuesday, June 21

5,000+ Live, Free Outdoor Music-Making Events to be Held Nationwide, with In-Person Events in More Than 100 U.S. Cities
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NAMM's Music Education Leadership "Call to Action" Summit

NAMM will present its Music Education Leadership "Call to Action" Summit during The 2022 NAMM Show. The summit will raise critical questions currently facing music education and its future, as well as frame questions, opportunities, and solutions for what, collectively and individually, needs to be addressed to advance music learning opportunities.

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