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NAMM, the trade association of the international music products industry, is launching a national music-making program with Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) in an effort to teach basic music-making skills to the young people, ages 6 to 18. BGCA has nearly 4,000 Clubs worldwide. Research has shown that musical study develops critical thinking and self-discipline skills, self-esteem and the ability to work in teams. The effort will potentially reach millions of young people who participate in BGCA after-school programs each year.

The voices of the Oak Ridge Boys, a 100-person choir and a live drum circle brought the joys of making music to life on a float sponsored by NAMM, the trade association of the international music products industry, at the 118th Tournament of Roses Parade. The NAMM float featured the theme “Natural Harmonies: Oh Say Can You Sing,” commemorating MENC: The National Association for Music Education’s National Anthem Project, and won the Craftsman trophy for Exceptional Showmanship and Dramatic Impact for a float more than 55 feet long.

NAMM, the trade association of the international music products industry, recently sponsored an experimental new piano teaching program with some exciting results. At the conclusion of the new Recreational Music Making (RMM) piano class, nine of the 10 selected teachers indicated a desire to continue teaching RMM-type classes. Other data from the pilot program included:  

NAMM, the trade association of the international music products industry, announced today that the United States Patent and Trademark Office will be staffing a booth at this year’s NAMM Show in order to educate exhibitors and attendees about intellectual property (IP) rights and the realities of IP protection in America and abroad.

NAMM, the trade association of the international music products industry, recently reported the results of association-supported research that found young children who take music lessons show different brain development and improved memory over the course of a year compared to children who do not receive musical training. The findings are from a research study conducted at McMaster University in Canada assessing the affects of musical training on young children.

NAMM, the trade association of the international music products industry, is offering its Members free copies of a new SupportMusic Community Action Kit, which offers step-by-step guidance, action tools and handouts about how to support music education in local communities. Free copies of the kit are also available to parents and community organizations. Previously nicknamed the “Einstein Kit,” the redesigned SupportMusic Community Action Kit includes: • A 24-page guide to grassroots advocacy, and the same information provided in Spanish

Numerous research studies continue to reveal the positive relationship between music education and success in school and life. The American Music Conference (AMC) seeks to recognize and celebrate, through a nationwide survey, communities committed to creating opportunities for music education. Visiting the American Music Conference (www.amc-music.org) on the Web is the first step in finding out why the survey is important.

NAMM, the trade association of the international music products industry, was recently granted membership admission to the International Music Council (IMC), making NAMM the first organization of its kind to be admitted to the worldwide organization.

NAMM, the trade association of the international music products industry, is launching a national music-making program with Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) in an effort to teach basic music-making skills to the young people, ages 6 to 18, it serves at nearly 4,000 Clubs worldwide. Research has shown that studying music (including playing and practice) develops critical thinking and self-discipline skills, self-esteem and the ability to work in teams. The effort will potentially reach millions of young people who participate in BGCA after-school programs each year.

NAMM, the trade association of the international music products industry, recently hosted an exhibition at the fifth annual AARP National Event & Expo, called Life@50+, to demonstrate to attendees the many health and social benefits of recreational music making (RMM) after the age of 50. The event was held October 26–28, 2006, at the Anaheim Convention Center and drew about 25,000 AARP members and nearly 450 exhibitors.

NAMM, the trade association of the international music products industry, today announced that the GRAMMY Foundation® has contributed $100,000 to support the NAMM Foundation’s research initiative called Sounds of Learning: The Impact of Music Education. This is the second contribution the GRAMMY Foundation has made to the research effort.

NAMM, the trade association of the international music products industry, today announced its schedule of NAMM University professional development sessions offered free to Members attending The 2007 NAMM Show, held Jan. 18, 2006 to Jan. 22, 2006, in Anaheim, Calif. Included in the educational events are more of NAMM University’s Breakfast Sessions held each morning of the show, where top insiders discuss the opportunities and challenges currently facing the industry. The sessions will take place at the Hilton Anaheim Hotel at 8 a.m. Thursday through Sunday.