The NAMM Foundation celebrates and promotes the intrinsic value of music education.

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  • NAMM Foundation Invites Educators to Participate in 2014 Best Communities for Music Education Survey

    The NAMM Foundation’s 15th annual Best Communities for Music Education (BCME) survey is open for participation by school districts and schools across the country. The survey acknowledges and celebrates U.S. schools and districts for their commitment to and support of comprehensive music education in schools. Nearly 2,000 schools and school districts participated in the survey last year, resulting in a record number of designations.

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  • Community Forums For Music Education

    For us at NAMM, back to school means a chance to rev the engines again for targeted and increased action as music education advocates. And this year, the term 'rev the engines' takes on new meaning as we converge with the John Lennon Educational Tour Bus in five communities across the U.S. for the presentation of SupportMusic Community Forums.

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What We Do

Promoting the joy of music and music making

The NAMM Foundation advances active participation in music making across the lifespan by supporting scientific research, philanthropic giving and public service programs. A supporting organization of NAMM, the NAMM Foundation is funded by NAMM Members, through trade association activities and private donations.

Why Music Matters

Music making is important for all people at every age.

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Join the Coalition

The SupportMusic Coalition is a signature program of the NAMM Foundation and unites non-profit organizations, schools, and businesses working to keep Music Education strong in their communities. Joining the SupportMusic Coalition is easy and absolutely FREE! Receive regular communications about monthly conference calls, and connect with a national network of music education advocates.

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Donate to the Foundation

The NAMM Foundation is funded by NAMM and its Members and through private donations from people who see the impact of the work we're doing and believe in the power of music.

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Music Making Resources

Connect with a local NAMM Member and other community music resources.

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