News Releases

Recording, audio and music industry professionals honor excellence in sound technology and creativity at the 30th Annual NAMM TEC Awards.

The President’s Committee on the Arts and the Humanities (PCAH), led by Co-Chairs George Stevens Jr. and Margo Lion, today released the results of an independent study that reveals substantial gains in student achievement at schools participating in its Turnaround Arts initiative. The Turnaround Arts program was designed to help turn around low-performing schools, narrow the achievement gap, and increase student engagement through the arts.

For her tireless efforts on behalf of music education, NAMM Foundation executive director Mary Luehrsen will be honored with the Don Johnson Industry Service Award by Musical Merchandise Review (MMR) magazine. MMR awards the honor annually to music industry professionals for outstanding and meaningful support of music education and advocacy at the community and national level.

The President’s Committee on the Arts and the Humanities (PCAH), the NAMM Foundation, and several top musicians will jointly unveil research on student achievement within PCAH’s groundbreaking Turnaround Arts program on Thurs., Jan. 22, from 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. (PST), during the annual NAMM Show. The Turnaround Arts initiative is a groundbreaking PCAH program, in partnership with the U.S.

Presented by NAMM MUSEUM of Making Music, 10 musical products that span a half-century will be highlighted.

Music industry leaders spend day volunteering at Anaheim’s John Marshall Elementary School to kick off The 2015 NAMM Show.

Trombone Shorty, George Clinton and Stanley Randolph and No Wonder headline musical performances and entertainment at annual music industry trade event.

Synthesizer sales soar, as sound “geeks” ride music’s latest wave.

Musician-composer Moby and TED-talk sensation Richard Gerver address educators and future music industry pros.

Comedian Sinbad to host the NAMM TEC Awards on January 24.