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The 2007 NAMM Show—It's Your Show!

You can customize your NAMM Show experience by choosing from a variety of options. With so much to see and do, your only challenge will be how to fit it all in.

New SupportMusic Community Action Kit Free to Members

The new SupportMusic Community Action Kit is designed to keep music education programs strong and active in our schools, while benefiting the entire music products industry. Find out how to get yours free.

NAMM Exhibits at AARP "Life@50+" Expo

NAMM brought the joys of Recreational Music Making (RMM) to one of the fastest growing market segments of music makers—people over the age of 50—at the fifth annual AARP National Event & Expo: Life@50+, held October 26–28 in Anaheim, Calif.

Opt-In to NAMM’s Wanna Play? Retail Promotions in '07

NAMM retailers will have several chances in 2007 to opt-in on Wanna Play? marketing promotions for a trio of musical events to help them reach customers in their local areas.

NAMM Seeks New Market Development Director

The Association is looking for an experienced industry professional to help develop strategic partnerships and grow the market for its Members.

Planning on Hosting a Summer Music Camp for Teens?

NAMM wants to make information availiable about your store’s program to teens across America.

International Membership Has Its Benefits

Is your company taking full advantage of the variety of services NAMM offers for the benefit of its International Members?

NAMM Float Wins Craftsman Trophy in the 118th Tournament of Roses Parade

NAMM's musical float featured the Oak Ridge Boys, a 100-person choir and a live NAMM drum circle, all in an effort to bring the joys of making music to viewers around the world.

Hong Kong Plays Host to Largest-Ever Drumming Event

Close to 11,000 drummers gathered in Hong Kong in December for the opening ceremony of the International Day of Disabled Persons, making it the largest drumming event ever recorded.

NAMM Sponsors Recreational Music Making Piano Program in Dallas

A recent NAMM-sponsored Recreational Music Making piano class ended up being an experiment worth repeating.

105th NAMM Show Opens in Anaheim

Giant Musical Instrument Trade Show Expected to Break Exhibition, Registration Records; Offers More Opportunities for Manufacturers and Retailers

NAMM Hires New Director of Market Development

Former Fender VP to Head NAMM's Market Creation Programs and Initiatives

Morgan Ringwald

 

105th NAMM Show Closes with Record Breaking Finish

Vibrant Show Sets Positive Tone for Music Products Industry's 2007 Sales Year

CIMM Show Cancelled

The China Music Instrument Association (CMIA), NAMM, the International Music Products Association, INTEX Shanghai and Messe Frankfurt announced the cancellation of The China International Music Market (CIMM), show originally scheduled for 17 – 20 May 2007 in Beijing.

$105 Million to be Distributed to Public Schools for California Music and Arts Education

Music products manufacturers and retailers can influence how the funds are distributed by getting involved.

NAMM Connects With Industry in Support of School Music at Midwest Clinic

Event features an appearance by Bob McGrath of Sesame Street and networking opportunities for music educators.

NAMM Reaches Recreational Music Makers Online

New site geared toward educating people of all ages about the many health benefits of making music for the fun of it.

NAMM Announces Wanna Play? Award Recipients

From automotive to video game industries, companies inspire more Americans to make music.

The Best Communities for Music Education

Nationwide survey finds school districts committed to music education as a conduit for success in school and in life.

VH1 Save the Music and NAMM Celebrate Donation of $400,000 to 14 Public Schools in Gulf States

Public school music education programs in Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama are restored after the destruction of Hurricane Katrina. The donation is part of the Foundation's 10th anniversary goal to ensure 1 million public school students receive the benefits of music education.

NAMM-Funded "Sounds of Learning" Research Presented at Conference

Studies demonstrate music's positive role in child development and education, and researchers learn how findings can impact policy.

Music: the Soul of Education in America

NAMM delegates spend a week in Washington D.C. to advocate for the importance of music education.

NAMM Calls for New Board Member Nominations

NAMM is currently seeking nominations to serve on its volunteer board of directors.

Las Vegas' Clark County Public School Board of School Trustees To Receive Third Annual Award for Distinguished Support of Music Education

Award given by the VH1 Save The Music Foundation and NAMM, the International Music Products Association.

HBO Family's Documentary 'The Music In Me' Wins 66th Annual Peabody Award

NAMM and HBO celebrate success of a project designed to promote children's innate and powerful energy to make music.

U.S. House Resolution Supporting School-Based Music Education Passes Unanimously

Resolution Demonstrates Congress’ Continued Support of the Importance of Music Education for All Children.

NAMM And SupportMusic Coalition Applaud U.S. Senators' Call For Study Of Access To Music And Arts Education

 

NAMM and the Boys & Girls Clubs of America Partner to Make Playing Music More Accessible to Next Generation

New MusicMakers program has the potential to enrich the lives of millions of children throughout the U.S.

U.S. Senate Passes Resolution Supporting Music Education as Part of a Complete Education for Children

NAMM's advocacy efforts secure critical endorsements and actions for music education.

NAMM Awards More Than $500,000 To Worthy Music Organizations

NAMM grants will support community programs to create more music makers.

Rockin' The Suit And Tie

The Seventh Annual FORTUNE Battle of the Corporate Bands announces regional qualifiers.

New Study Reveals Strong Relationship Between Quality Music Education Programs and Higher Standardized Test Scores

Making music helps make the grade.

Cites Perambuco Wood Update

Brazilian-grown wood added to the protected species list.

NAMM Releases 2007 NAMM Global Report, Featuring Music USA

The newest publication is filled with timely information about industry trends and global industry-wide sales results.

NAMM-Sponsored TV Series, The Piano Guy, Wins Two Emmy Awards

Show encourages Recreational Music Making.

2007 Summer NAMM: Music and More

NAMM announces the musical events taking place during the upcoming Summer NAMM show in Austin, Texas.

It's Big, It's Loud and It's Live

Get FREE passes to the DCI World Championships airing at your local theater.

"High School Musical: The Music In You" Documentary to Air In Fall 2007 on Disney Channel

Disney and the NAMM Foundation join forces to make the arts more available to students nationwide.

NAMM Foundation Featured On Voices Of Vision Series

Program discusses the importance of music in people's lives.

2007 Summer NAMM Trade Show Opens In Austin

The trade association of the international music products industry hosts exhibitors, education sessions, networking in the ‘Live Music Capital of the World.’

2007 Summer NAMM Show Wraps Up...

2007 Summer NAMM Show Wraps Up with Exhibitors, Attendees Echoing Positive 'Quality Time' with Vendors and Peers; Three Days of Learning Opportunities; and Reported Decreased Attendance

Summer NAMM 2008 FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions for Summer NAMM 2008

NAMM Announces 2008 Summer NAMM Event to Be Held in Nashville

2008 Summer NAMM event will be held in Nashville, June 20-22, 2008, at the Nashville Convention Center.

First-Ever U.S.-Based SchoolJam Teen Battle of the Bands Competition Draws Nearly 300 To Emo's In Austin During Summer NAMM

NAMM and Texas Music Educators Association Team Up to Host SchoolJam Texas to Support Teens Making Music In a Nontraditional Setting.

Execs Who Rock

Eight company bands head to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Museum as finalists of the FORTUNE Battle of the Corporate Bands.

The NAMM Foundation Sponsors Music Week at Chautauqua Institution

 

NAMM Announces 2007-2008 Executive Committee

 

NAMM to Exhibit at AARP Event & Expo to Demonstrate the Health, Social Benefits of Recreational Music Making

NAMM will demonstrate through presentations and mini music lessons, the many benefits that people over age 50 can experience from recreational music making.

Summit VI: Strategies for 2017

Global Summit VI, held recently in Carlsbad, Calif., gave Summit delegates an idea of what the future holds for the music products industry.

NAMM Collaborates with Latin American Publisher Musica & Mercado to Reach Out to Region's Industry

NAMM plans to work with Latin American magazine publisher to unify and foster growth in that region's music products market.

NAMM Announces Influx of New Affiliates Joining SupportMusic Coalition in Favor of School Music Education

Organizations across the U.S. join more than 140 existing SupportMusic Coalition affiliates looking for ways to provide a complete education that includes music and arts instruction for children.

Disney Channel and the NAMM Foundation Encourage School Kids to Get Musical with New Program

New program designed to support music in schools and help fund school theater productions of 'High School Musical.'

NAMM and Sesame Workshop to Celebrate a World of Making Music with 2008 Rose Parade Float

NAMM float, called "Passport to the World's Celebrations," features international family of "Sesame Street" characters displaying the importance of making music.

NAMM Foundation Announces Request for Proposals for Grants Focused on Creating More Music Makers

Five new initiatives designed to reach out to specific segments of music makers and researchers.

Rockin' to the Top of the Corporate Ladder

Soul Focus wins the Seventh Annual FORTUNE Battle of the Corporate Bands.

A MESSAGE TO OUR MEMBERS

 

Acclaimed Documentary Filmmaker Barbara Kopple Follows Texas Students Who Learn to Express Themselves through the Arts in Disney's "High School Musical: The Music in You"

Short form segments premiere Saturday, Oct. 27. Story culminates in half-hour documusical premiering Sunday, Jan. 20.

NAMM Participates in the International Music Council's General Assembly in Beijing

Key decisions were made at IMC's 32nd General Assembly that will pave the way for helping the development and promotion of diverse music.

NAMM Float Showcases International 'Sesame Street' Characters and Celebrates Making Music at the 119th Annual Tournament of Roses Parade

NAMM teamed with Sesame Workshop to produce the float, which featured the theme "Passport to the World of Making Music."

The NAMM Foundation Searching for 'Best Communities for Music Education' in America

Annual survey currently live and open to school districts nationwide.

106th NAMM Show Opens in Anaheim

Trade-only event features musical product displays from a record number of exhibitors; show offers a variety of educational and networking opportunities for industry professionals.

NAMM and Activision/Redoctane® Announce Partnership to Link “Wanna Play?” Campaign and Guitar Hero® III: Legends of Rock

Online collaboration and nationwide retail effort bridge gap between virtual and real-world guitar playing to create more music makers.

It's a New Year, New Day and New Hobby

2008 rocks recent poll proving that learning to play a musical instrument is a resolution worth keeping.

The NAMM Foundation and Disney Channel Announce Grant Recipients of ‘Disney’s High School Musical: The Music In You Grant Program’

New Program Designed to Support Music in Schools and Help Fund School Theater Productions of ‘High School Musical’

NAMM Unifies Industry at Record-Breaking Show

Surge of exhibitors and buyers do big business in Anaheim.

NAMM Announces Second Annual 'Wanna Play?' Award Recipients

From locomotive to footwear industries, companies inspire more Americans to make music.

New Poll Reveals Stifling Imagination in Schools Underlies Innovation and Skills Deficit

Evidence Points To New Values Coalition Of Swing Voters Ready to Act to Keep America Competitive

NAMM Offers New Health Savings for All Members

Free national RX discount card can save Members up to 40 percent on prescriptions.

NAMM's Float in 2008 Tournament of Roses Parade Featured In First-Ever Post Parade Audio Tour Available on iTunes and Amazon.com

Audio tour is the first-ever produced by the Tournament of Roses.

The NAMM Foundation Supports New Initiative In State of Indiana that Celebrates Kids and Their Love of Music

Indiana-based Music for All collaborates with state’s major orchestra and top music school to produce new Finding the Groove Concert Series

Study Reveals Teens' Strong Commitment to Music and Music Making

New research reveals the meaning and importance of music participation in the lives of teens.

NAMM Announces Wanna Play Music Week, May 5-9

First-ever week dedicated to music making begins by joining with Canada in celebration of Music Monday.

NAMM Announces 2008 Summer NAMM Educational Sessions

Summer NAMM attendees will be offered free business-enhancing sessions throughout the show.

NAMM Announces Formation Of NAMM International, LLC

New Association Branch Office Specifically Dedicated to the Business Needs of International NAMM Members to Open in the United Kingdom

NAMM Foundation Names the 'Best Communities for Music Education'

Designation recognizes community support for music education program.

NAMM Invites Everyone to Play Music During National Wanna Play Music Week, May 5-9

Weeklong event kicks off with a North American musical collaboration and national YouTube music-making competition.

NAMM Encourages People Who Think They are Not Musical to Strut Their Stuff In National 'Say You Wanna Play?' Contest on YouTube

Competition to showcase unmusical people who want to experience more of the benefits of playing music.