The NAMM Foundation supports teachers, parents and community leaders with resources and programs to advance music making for all.

Community Spotlight

"Being recognized by the Best Communities award has had an amazing positive effect on our community."

- Dr. Jason Berger, Director for Visual and Performing Arts, Brighton Central School District, Rochester NY

2013 Best Communities for Music Education

Complete a survey NOW through January 17 for your district or school to be considered a Best Community for Music Education or a SupportMusic Merit Award for 2014. Congratulations to the 307 Districts that received the 2013 Best Communities for Music Education designation as part of the Best Communities for Music Education Program and the 66 schools that received the SupportMusic Merit award!

Find a Music Retailer

Looking for music stores and music learning opportunities in your community? Search for a music making resource based on your city or zip code.

Go to the Retailer Locator

Join the Support Music Coalition

The SupportMusic Coalition is a 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.

Hear industry leaders share why they participate, and why you should too!