The NAMM Foundation Invites College Students and Faculty to Join "NAMM Generation Next" at the 2013 NAMM Show
Program offers professional development and networking opportunities to music majors and faculty
The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) invites college music majors and university music faculty to attend the "NAMM Generation Next" program at the 2013 NAMM Show. This unique program offers professional development sessions and networking opportunities to help students explore careers and connections within the music products industry.
The NAMM Show takes place January 24-27, 2013 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. This invitation is for college or university music majors and music faculty only as the NAMM Show is a “trade only” event.
This year's highlights include:
- Morning motivational sessions featuring Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser of Attitude Concepts, Inc. and music industry leaders
- Seminars that provide “career ready” updates and information
- Volunteer opportunities for hands on experience that is great for resume building
- Admission to Music Education Days that celebrate music teachers with sessions that inspire teaching music today and explore new and innovative tools for teaching
Registration fees are waived for qualified university and college-level music students and music faculty through January 3, 2013. Attendees will be responsible for their travel expenses to the NAMM Show and other related costs.
College music majors, music faculty and music school leaders are encouraged to attend as guests of the NAMM Foundation. Registration fees are waived for these qualified groups through January, 3, 2013. Attendees will be responsible for their travel expenses to the NAMM Show and other related expenses. Students interested in registering for the “NAMM Generation Next” collegiate program at the 2013 NAMM Show can RSVP here.
The NAMM Foundation
The NAMM Foundation is a nonprofit organization with the mission of advancing active participation in music making across the lifespan by supporting scientific research, philanthropic giving and public service programs from the international music products industry. For more information about the NAMM Foundation, please visit www.nammfoundation.org.
Media Contacts
NAMM Communications - John Dolak, Director
johnd@namm.org
619.735.4028
VITTEK PR – Josh Vittek
josh@vittekpr.com
760.505.5674
The Lippin Group
namm@lippingroup.com
201.317.6618
About NAMM
The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) is the not-for-profit trade association representing the $18.1 billion global music products industry, with a mission to strengthen the music industry and promote the pleasures and benefits of making music. Comprised of more than 9,000 member companies and individual professionals worldwide, NAMM supports an industry that employs more than 400,000 people globally. Through its programs, events and advocacy efforts, NAMM advances a shared vision of a thriving, innovative and inclusive music products industry where every person has access to the joy of music-making. NAMM also operates The NAMM Foundation, investing in the future of music through the support of education, global grantmaking and featured programs that expand participation in music across all ages and stages of life. Headquartered in Carlsbad, Calif., NAMM serves as a leading voice for the global music products industry through public policy, advocacy, education and other member services. For more information, visit NAMM.org, and learn more about NAMM’s Vision, Mission & Objectives at NAMM About Page.