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NAMM Foundation Announces 2013’s Best Communities for Music Education
SBO Staff | March 28, 2013The NAMM Foundation designated 307 school districts across the country as Best Communities for Music Education in a record-breaking year for participation. Read More... -
Music for All inducts three into Bands of America Hall of Fame
Mike Lawson | March 27, 2013Three individuals were inducted this year into Music for All’s Bands of America (BOA) Hall of Fame. Three individuals were inducted this year into Music for All’s Bands of America (BOA) Hall of Fame. The 2013 inductees are James Campbell, Professor of Music and Director of Percussion Studies at the University of Kentucky; Bruce K. […] Read More... -
LudwigMasters Acquires Latham Music
Mike Lawson | March 27, 2013LudwigMasters Publications and The Lorenz Corporation recently announce the sale of Latham Music to LudwigMasters Publications. LudwigMasters Publications and The Lorenz Corporation recently announce the sale of Latham Music to LudwigMasters Publications. String Editor Lynne Latham will be responsible for all new editions to the Latham catalog. The sale was completed in March. www.ludwigmasters.com Read More... -
New York Hosts First Mondomusica Violin Conference in America
Mike Lawson | March 27, 2013The long-running Mondomusica conference brought its unique blend of violin manufacturer networking, education seminars, industry discussions, world class performances, and international buying power to the U.S. last weekend for the first time ever. The long-running Mondomusica conference brought its unique blend of violin manufacturer networking, education seminars, industry discussions, world class performances, and international buying […] Read More... -
El Sistema Founder Abreu to Receive Honorary Doctorate from Cleveland Institute of Music
Mike Lawson | March 27, 2013Venezuelan music education pioneer Jose Antonio Abreu will receive an honorary doctorate during the Cleveland Institute of Music’s 88th Annual Commencement Ceremony in May in recognition of his work with the groundbreaking “El Sistema” music education program.Venezuelan music education pioneer Jose Antonio Abreu will receive an honorary doctorate during the Cleveland Institute of Music’s 88th […] Read More... -
Music Education Advocacy Heroes Honored in D.C.
Mike Lawson | March 27, 2013NAMM) VH1 Save The Music Foundation and NAfME present award for rebuilding of West Virginia music education programs.In a Capitol Hill ceremony attended by musical artists and other advocates for music education, Senator Jay Rockefeller (D-W.Va), Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.Va) and Randall Reid-Smith, Commissioner of the West Virginia Division of Culture and History, were each […] Read More... -
Morty And Iris Manus Receive MTNA Achievement Award
Mike Lawson | March 27, 2013The MTNA Achievement Award is the organization’s highest honor, bestowed upon individuals who have made significant and lasting contributions to the music teaching profession…Alfred Music Publishing heads Morty and Iris Manus were honored with the Music Teachers National Association (MTNA) Achievement Award at the Awards Brunch during the 2013 MTNA National Conference in March. The […] Read More... -
NAMM Foundation Heralds 2013’s Best Communities for Music Education
Mike Lawson | March 27, 2013The NAMM Foundation designated 307 school districts across the country as Best Communities for Music Education…The NAMM Foundation designated 307 school districts across the country as Best Communities for Music Education in a record-breaking year for participation. In addition to the Best Community districts, 66 individual schools earned the 2013 SupportMusic Merit Award for providing […] Read More... -
Music & Arts Launches 60th Anniversary Facebook Contest for $10k in Yamaha Gear
Mike Lawson | March 14, 2013Music & Arts officially kicks off its 60th anniversary celebration this month by hosting the ‘Share Your Passion’ Facebook contest. Music & Arts, the largest band and orchestra instrument retailer and lesson provider in the country, officially kicks off its 60th anniversary celebration this month by hosting the ‘Share Your Passion’ Facebook contest. Student musicians ranging […] Read More... -
Passport Possible for Musical Instruments Under New Plan
Mike Lawson | March 14, 2013A new U.S. proposal to hopefully streamline customs checks for travelers carrying musical instruments by creating passports for the instruments themselves was debated at a recent global biodiversity conference in Bangkok.A new U.S. proposal to hopefully streamline customs checks for travelers carrying musical instruments by creating passports for the instruments themselves was debated at a […] Read More... -
March is ‘Music In Our Schools Month’
Mike Lawson | March 14, 2013The National Association for Music Education (NAfME) broadcast the following message in honor of this year’s “Music In Our Schools” month…The National Association for Music Education (NAfME) broadcast the following message in honor of this year’s “Music In Our Schools” month: “Music programs nationwide are in danger. State and local legislators are attempting to make […] Read More... -
Cleveland Orchestra Devotes Entire week to Music Education
Mike Lawson | March 14, 2013The Cleveland Orchestra recently spent an entire week coaching, teaching, and performing with local students in an effort to increase public participation in music and highlight the organization’s own educational ambitions.The Cleveland Orchestra recently spent an entire week coaching, teaching, and performing with local students in an effort to increase public participation in music and […] Read More...
