Initiatives and Member Programs

One of NAMM’s many goals is to provide Retail Members with marketing tools and opportunities to help increase store traffic, broaden and strengthen demographics of their customer base, and encourage community involvement through direct-to-consumer marketing. The programs listed below are available in most markets, and they are designed to help drive brand new potential customers into your store.

NAMM’s Programs Include:

Vans Warped Tour
Drum Corps International 2008 Season
The John Lennon Educational Tour Bus 2008
NAMM and Boys & Girls Clubs of America's MusicMakers Program
Sesame Street Music Works

NAMM Initiatives

NAMM Foundation Grants

2010-2011 NAMM Foundation Program Grants
NAMM Foundation Program Grants support innovative community-based music learning programs allow...

William R. Gard Memorial Scholarship

The William R. Gard Memorial Scholarship was established by NAMM, the International Music Products Association, in an effort to encourage...

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Fortune Battle of the Corporate Bands

Music makers are everywhere and this annual event puts the spotlight on the hidden musical talent found in corporations around the world. NAMM is...

The Wanna Play? Campaign

Wanna Play? is a public education campaign designed to raise awareness of the many benefits of music making and inspire people of all ages and talent...

Music For All—2010 Bands of America Season—Coming Soon

NAMM and Music For All have partnered to bring NAMM Members a great opportunity to get involved with MFA’s local events. Members near one of...

Wanna Play Experience

NAMM, believes that playing music is good for people of all ages and talent levels. That is the driving principle behind our Wanna Play? national...

Summer Concert Tour - Vans Warped Tour and Country Throwdown

Two Great Musical Events = Two More Chances to Reach New Customers This summer, NAMM is offering you the chance to join forces with two great...

SchoolJam USA

The first year of NAMM’s teen music program, SchoolJam USA, was an enormous success! The second year of SchoolJam USA is all about growth. We...

Sesame Street Music Works

FREE Sesame Street Music Works Materials!
Want to reach families? Parents signing rental agreements for a child's school music program often have...

The John Lennon Educational Tour Bus

The John Lennon Educational Tour Bus is a full recording studio and video suite on wheels that travels to many different markets throughout the year...

NAMM/Boys and Girls Clubs of America's MusicMakers Program

In May of 2007, NAMM in collaboration with the National Boys and Girls Clubs of America, launched a complete MusicMakers program resource guide into...

Initiatives