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Acclaimed ‘Make Music Day’ to Mark 40th Anniversary on Tuesday, June 21

Make Music Day, the global celebration of music held annually on the summer solstice, today announced that this year’s vast program will observe the festival’s 40th anniversary and feature a full return to in-person events, with more than 5,000 live, free music-making events held nationwide on Tuesday, June 21
Women of NAMM Summit recipient

The Music People and Women of NAMM (WoN) Bring Equity to our Industry

The Leadership Summit program supports women working in the music products industry and their goals to connect, support and grow their leadership and professional abilities. An annual leadership emersion experience will be offered with the applicants receiving the educational experience covered by the awarded scholarship.

More to Start, Fewer to Quit (MSFQ) — tips to help grow your music program

Standing for "More to Start, Fewer to Quit," MSFQ is 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. The goal is to provide timely and impactful ideas that allow educators to grow their programs by recruiting new students and retaining current students
The 2022 Best Communities for Music Education program

Celebrating the Best in Music Education Across the Nation The NAMM Foundation’s Best Communities for Music Education honors 738 School Districts and 80 Schools

Now in its 23rd year, the 2022 Best Communities for Music Education program has recognized 738 school districts and 80 schools across 44 states for the outstanding efforts by teachers, administrators, parents, students, and community leaders and their support for music education as part of a well-rounded education for all children.
Bernice Ash Award Winner

Bernice Ash's Legacy Continues as Award Brings Professionals to The NAMM Show

Established in 2021, the Bernice Ash Memorial Award “honors the remarkable life and legacy of Bernice Ash, a music retail visionary who spearheaded the expansion of the Sam Ash family-owned music stores, broadening inventory for the chain across multiple new categories.
Bernice Ash Award Memorial

The Bernice Ash Memorial Scholarship Fund Announces Inaugural Recipients

- Fund honors pioneering spirit of industry leader and offers advancement opportunities for emerging leaders -
2022 SupportMusic Merit Award Winners

2022 SupportMusic Merit Award Schools

Congratulations to the 80 schools that received the SupportMusic Merit Award (SMMA) from The NAMM Foundation!
2022 Best Communities for Music Education Award Winners

2022 Best Communities for Music Education Districts

Congratulations to the 738 school districts that are among the Best Communities in the nation for music education.
The 2022 Innovation Award Students

The President’s Innovation Award Welcomes Emerging Leaders to The 2022 NAMM Show

The NAMM President’s Innovation Award honors college students who demonstrate excellence in the field of music. Winners have proven dedication to pursuing a career in music to include the areas of music performance, music education, media, sound engineering/audio, event technology, production, administration, management and/or marketing along with product creation and innovation.
Teacher with kids playing the violin

More to Start, Fewer to Quit (MSFQ) Tips for March from the Music Achievement Council

Standing for "More to Start, Fewer to Quit," MSFQ is 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. The goal is to provide timely and impactful ideas that allow educators to grow their programs by recruiting new students and retaining current students.

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