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First Performance National Day of Celebration

@FirstGigMAC

First Performance National Day of Celebration is the day to commemorate beginning students as they "graduate" to full-fledged band or orchestra membership.

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Mary Luehrsen@MaryLNAMM24 Nov 2019
Why are some songs universal? Let science explain. wsj.com/articles/science-can…
Science Can Explain Why Some Songs Are Universal

Science Can Explain Why Some Songs Are Universal

Songs from cultures around the world—from love ballads to lullabies—exhibit universal patterns, according to a study of music makers across hundreds of societies that hints at the psychology behind...

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Mary Luehrsen@MaryLNAMM23 Nov 2019
Planning your 2020 #NAMMShow schedule? Add these NAMM Foundation events to your calendar and see you there! nammfoundation.org/articles/…
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The NAMM Foundation@NAMMFoundation22 Nov 2019
10 College A Cappella Groups Totally Slaying It collegemagazine.com/10-colle…
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The NAMM Foundation@NAMMFoundation8 Nov 2019
The NAMM Foundation's SupportMusic Advocacy program empowers people in communities everywhere to be advocates for music and music education. Get involved: nammfoundation.org/getinvolv… #musiced
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The NAMM Foundation@NAMMFoundation11 Oct 2019
The NAMM Foundation's SupportMusic Advocacy program empowers people in communities everywhere to be advocates for music and music education. Get involved: nammfoundation.org/getinvolv… #musiced
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The NAMM Foundation@NAMMFoundation20 Aug 2019
Our friends at the Lewis Prize for Music announced its inaugural awards process. Three multi-year awards of $500,000 each will be given to leaders of U.S. youth music organizations and initiatives in January 2020. Learn more here: thelewisprize.org
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nafme@NAfME29 Jun 2019
“Music educators can use children's picture books . . . as a way to introduce instruments, composers, music literacy and rhythmic stylings, artistic discovery, etc.” Read “Musical Adventures with Children’s Pictures Books” by @tomamoriello: ow.ly/eVtB50u5W5X
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The NAMM Foundation@NAMMFoundation30 Jun 2019
WA town using music to engage at-risk Indigenous kids and keep town suicide free. abc.net.au/news/2019-06-25/e…
WA town using music to engage at-risk kids and keep town suicide free

WA town using music to engage at-risk kids and keep town suicide free

At a self-managed WA community more than 100 kilometres from the nearest town, music is playing a key role in keeping the town suicide free and engaging at-risk Indigenous children.

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NAMM@NAMM12 Jun 2019
June 17 is the deadline to submit public comments to the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR). Share your concerns about the impact tariffs will have on your business and the music industry. To submit a comment to the USTR, click here: namm.org/issues-and-advocacy…
Trade & Tariffs

Trade & Tariffs

On behalf of its global members, NAMM supports free and fair trade and believes that a strong and vibrant music and pro audio products and entertainment technology industry is important to educatio...

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Mary Luehrsen@MaryLNAMM23 May 2019
So grateful for everyone who made the 2019 #NAMMFlyIn a week to remember. Thank you again for adding your voice to this important music education advocacy effort. Together, we really can keep music education strong!
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Mary Luehrsen@MaryLNAMM20 May 2019
This year 40 states plus DC are represented at the 2019 #NAMMFlyIn. RT and give a shout out to your state!
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The NAMM Foundation@NAMMFoundation14 May 2019
Parkland victim Alex Schachter’s musical spirit lives on as 50 kids get trombones in his name sun-sentinel.com/local/browa…. #Parkland
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The NAMM Foundation@NAMMFoundation12 Apr 2019
“We proved that when there is an active program filled with passionate, actively participating students, the more others want to get involved." - @MarciaNeel, senior director of education, Yamaha Corporation of America. wdtn.com/news/local-news/day… #musiced
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Give A Note@GiveANote10 Apr 2019
“I have said many times - If I hadn’t been exposed to music as a child I don’t think I would have been president.” - Bill Clinton -- #MusicEdMatters #MusicEducation #GiveANote
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The NAMM Foundation@NAMMFoundation28 Mar 2019
“Music helps me heal." - Eric J. Haynes, Army veteran. connectingvets.radio.com/art…
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The NAMM Foundation@NAMMFoundation27 Mar 2019
Congratulations to the 623 school districts who have received the Best Communities for Music Education (BCME) designation & the 98 individual schools who are SupportMusic Merit Awardees! View BCME districts: bit.ly/2TEI8L1 & SMMA schools: bit.ly/2OusFMz #musiced
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Mary Luehrsen@MaryLNAMM25 Mar 2019
Youth orchestra for disabled musicians 'major step towards societal change.' thejournal.ie/ireland-firsts…
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Mary Luehrsen@MaryLNAMM19 Mar 2019
Must watch: Benefits of music education for children. youtube.com/watch?v=kr-9ybV7… #musiced @NAMMFoundation
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MakeMusic Cloud@MakeMusic_Cloud8 Feb 2019
Let's prep for @TMEA by reliving a highlight from @midwestclinic! Listen in as we discuss First Performance National Day of Celebration and more with @MusicEdConsult! bit.ly/MarciaNeelMidwest #MusicEducation #MusicEd @FirstGigMAC
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Anne Fennell@AMFennell26 Jan 2019
Replying to @EricWhitacre
@EricWhitacre removing all barriers to be truly all inclusive music making thank you @NAMMFoundation @CMEA_CalMusicEd @NAMMFoundation thank you @HalLeonardCorp @noteflight @giamusicAU thank you @MaryLNAMM
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