News
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.