News Releases

Contrary to state and local pressures to de-emphasize and de-fund music and arts education, a new NAMM Foundation-funded, nationwide study of 1,000 teachers and 800 parents finds strong support for music education at all grade levels. “Striking a Chord: The Public’s Hopes and Beliefs for K-12 Music Education in the United States 2015,” was unveiled May 19 at the National Press Club during NAMM’s annual D.C. Fly-In for Music Education.

Celebrity artists including New York Yankee turned Latin GRAMMY-nominated guitarist Bernie Williams and award-winning opera singer Carla Dirlikov, join 41 music industry leaders to donate musical instruments and drum, ukulele and guitar lessons to student’s at D.C.’s Bancroft Elementary School, Monday, May 18. The artists and industry volunteers will teach music lessons to the school’s 75 fifth graders.

NAMM features three days of educational programming for live sound, recording and audio pros, including A3E keynote presented by Microsoft.

Four days of free NAMM U educational offerings support strong future for music retailers during NAMM’s mid-year Music City gathering.

Performers take live sound quality into their own hands pushing sales and quality of gear.

NAMM Mass Appeal helping more than 100 NAMM members produce events nationwide.

International shows provide platform for expanding business with new emphasis on theatre technology.

With exhibit bookings already up 10% over last year, plan now to join the industry at Nashville’s Music City Center.

Public school leaders impacting 50 million students tune in to music education.

NAMM Foundation and University of Kansas recognize 388 school districts and 120 individual schools with 2015 Best Community designation.

New categories include success stories designed to inspire the industry.

NAMM Foundation’s 2015 public service campaign encourages people to “Share,” “Connect,” “Comment,” “Like,” and “Friend” by joining the original social network, music!