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July 28, 2023 I Event

Music School Arize Beyond Hosts Grand Opening

The new Waukegan, Illinois-based school of music held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on June 24.

July 28, 2023 I Event, Philanthropy

NAMM’s Museum of Making Music Hosts Benefit Concert with Graham Nash

The sold-out “Concert for a Cause” benefit was held on July 18 and raised more than $195,000 in support of the museum’s educational outreach programs.

July 28, 2023 I Philanthropy

Pearl Awards ‘Musicians Making A Difference’ Scholarship

The scholarship provides two $5,000 scholarships to high school musicians who have demonstrated the ability to impact positive change in their community.

July 28, 2023 I Event

Percussion Marketing Council Hosts ‘Drum Lesson with a Pro’

The PMC’s annual contest, held during May’s International Drum Month, works to engage young drummers in the art of playing drums, while driving traffic to local drum retailers.

July 24, 2023 I Appointments

NAMM Foundation Elects Victor Wooten to Board

Wooten will serve a three-year term to help guide the work of the nonprofit organization.

July 20, 2023 I Distribution

EMD Music Announces Distribution of Premier Drums

The distributor said it has just received its first container of product into its Nashville, Tennessee, warehouse.

July 19, 2023 I Event

School of Rock Announces AllStars Nationwide Tour

From now until August 6, 160 elite musicians from School of Rock’s global network of more than 335 schools will perform at various stages across the country, including the Lollapalooza festival in Chicago.

July 19, 2023 I Appointments

NAMM YP, Women of NAMM Announce New Leadership

NAMM YP has elected two new members to its board of directors, as well as named Instrumental Music Center’s Michael Santander as its new president, while WoN has named Heid Music’s Julie Wagnitz as its new chair.