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National Association for Music Education Launches Fiscal Year—and School Year—with Renewed Advocacy Efforts and Coalition-Building
Christian Wissmuller | October 24, 2022This fall, the National Association for Music Education (NAfME) welcomed several new members to the Music Education Policy Roundtable (hereafter, the Roundtable), a public policy coalition consisting of more than 40 organizations that advocates for a high-quality music education for all students. “We are very excited to have new voices come to the table and […] Read More... -
Historic Jazz Music Awards Celebrates the Spirit of Jazz
Christian Wissmuller | October 24, 2022It was a historic night of enlightenment, emotion, and of course, inspired Jazz performances at the inaugural Jazz Music Awards: Celebrating The Spirit of Jazz, held on Saturday, October 22, 2022, at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre in Atlanta, Georgia. The first full-scale awards ceremony devoted to celebrating Jazz music and the artists who […] Read More... -
Next Jazz Legacy Embarks on Second Year of Mentoring the Next Generation of Emerging Women & Non-Binary Musicians
Christian Wissmuller | October 18, 2022Only 20% of artists nominated in jazz categories for the 2022 GRAMMYs were women. Next Jazz Legacy, a program created by New Music USA and the Berklee Institute of Jazz and Gender Justice, addresses this imbalance by upholding gender and racial justice as its guiding principles, and increasing opportunities for underserved talent. Co-founded by GRAMMY-winning […] Read More... -
Applications for NAMM Foundation’s President’s Innovation Award are Now Open
Christian Wissmuller | October 18, 2022The application period for The NAMM Foundation’s President’s Innovation Award is now open. The annual award provides college music students focused on a career in music a stipend to attend The 2023 NAMM Show where they are invited to explore concepts, sessions, and technologies across music, pro audio, and entertainment technology. At The NAMM Show, […] Read More... -
Fender Supports New Players with Limited Offer: Free Acoustic Guitar Bundle with Annual Fender Play Subscription
Christian Wissmuller | October 18, 2022In the last few years, 16 million new players picked up the guitar. Fender is announcing a limited offer of guitars perfect for beginners to continue supporting this influx of new players. Starting October 14, Fender is offering a limited number of bundles that include a Fender Acoustic Starter Pack with the purchase of an […] Read More... -
Bop Shop Records Celebrates Its 40th Anniversary with Special Series of Live Jazz Performances
Christian Wissmuller | October 6, 2022Bop Shop Records, in Rochester, New York, opened its doors in 1982 and has been presenting live jazz (and other musical genres) for 34 years – well over 1,000 concerts since 1988. As it celebrates its 40th year, the record store and performance space is in the midst of presenting more than 40 concerts throughout […] Read More... -
The NAMM Foundation Announces $482,500 in Grants to 23 Music-Making Programs
Christian Wissmuller | September 22, 2022To advance its vision of creating a more musical world, The NAMM Foundation is providing grants to community music-making organizations that are serving as models for outreach and opportunities to make music. This year, a total of $482,500 is awarded to twenty-three programs, seventeen domestic and six international music organizations, each providing access to music-making […] Read More... -
Lonnie Hamilton III to Receive Tip of The Hat Award at Charleston Jazz Gala
Christian Wissmuller | September 20, 2022On October 14, 2022, Charleston Jazz will host the Keepin’ Jazz Alive gala, featuring an exceptional performance by award-winning trumpeter Sean Jones, members of the Charleston Jazz Orchestra, and students of the Charleston Jazz Academy. After enjoying an open bar and three–course seated dinner, attendees will participate in a paddle-raise auction with proceeds going directly […] Read More... -
Little Kids Rock Rebrands to ‘Music Will’ With Goal of Reaching One Million More Kids in Next Five Years
Christian Wissmuller | September 16, 2022Little Kids Rock, the largest nonprofit music program in U.S. public schools, today unveiled a bold new brand, Music Will, with artist support across a wide variety of genres from Slash and Usher to Hozier, Mavis Staples and Darryl DMC McDaniels. The 20-year-old national nonprofit aims to bring the gift of music to a million […] Read More... -
Millions of U.S. Students Denied Access to Music Education, According to First-Ever National Study
Christian Wissmuller | September 12, 2022Despite significant progress made in recent years to keep music and the other arts in U.S. public schools, millions of U.S. public school students still do not have access to these programs. This is according to recent findings by The Arts Education Data Project (AEDP), which provides the first-ever review of the status and condition […] Read More...
