By Mary Luehrsen
NAMM NEWS
A Note from Mary:
Be a Part of The NAMM Foundation
“We envision a world in which the joy of making music is a
precious element of daily living for everyone, where every
child has a deep desire to learn music and a recognized right
to be taught, and in which every adult is a passionate cham-
pion a nd defender of that right.”
The NAMM Foundation supports programs that advance oppor-
tunities for people of all ages and abilities to make music. NAMM
members have many opportunities to participate, promote, cele-
brate, and support music education in their own communities.
NAMM Foundation projects and programs inspire and grow
music making opportuni-
ties – and the market as
a whole – as part of our
unique Circle of Benefits
business model, which
channels trade show and
membership revenues
and donations into tar-
geted efforts that bring
us closer to our vision.
Thank you!
Your support of NAMM and The NAMM Foundation helps to
power yearlong efforts to make more music makers.
Programs such as the
Best Communities for Music
Education and Make Music
Day strive to ensure music
education is essential for
all children and promote
its vital role in the health
and wellness for people at
every age.
NAMM’s annual Fly-in
and Coalition on Coalitions
are other ways that mem-
bers can participate and
advocate as well as develop
skills as advocacy leaders
and champions.
And, to celebrate all
these efforts that unite us as
music education cham-
pions, you can donate to
expand and strengthen the
work of The NAMM Foun-
dation. Donations can also
honour your legacy or the
memory of others that have inspired and helped you achieve
your goals and success in the music industry.
Working together, we can amplify our efforts to ensure
every person has the opportunity to learn and grow with
music. The future of music begins with you, and through our
collective effort, we will continue to work toward the vision of
the world we believe in – a world of music makers.
Mary Luehrsen is the Executive Director of
The NAMM Foundation. Founded in 2006,
The NAMM Foundation represents the
generosity and philanthropy of the musical
products industry. A supporting organiza-
tion of NAMM, The NAMM Foundation is
funded through trade association activities
and donations. Its mission is to advance active participation
in music making across the lifespan by supporting scientific
research, philanthropic giving, and public service programs.
www.nammfoundation.org.
Get Involved!
Benefit from information to grow your music education
expertise. Access our monthly e-newsletter for resources,
updates, events, and activities at www.nammfoundation.org.
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