Affiliations

International Music Products Association
NAMMs mission is to unify, lead and strengthen the global music products industry and to increase active participation in music-making.
5790 Armada Drive
Carlsbad, CA 92008
(760) 438-8001
www.namm.com

National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences
(NARAS) members include people who work in all aspects of the recording field - best known for the GRAMMY, the organization does a host of other important educational work in the field of music.
3402 Pico Blvd.
San Monica, CA 90405
(310) 392-3777
www.grammy.com

National Association of Band Instrument Manufacturers (NABIM)
NABIM supports and encourages active participation in music education and provides a forum for an exchange of industry experience through discussion, study and publication.
38 West 21st Street
New York, NY 10010-6906
(212) 924-9175

National Association of School Music Dealers (NASMD)
NASMD is a professional trade association dedicated to sales, rental and service of band and orchestra instruments, accessories and published music.
4020 McEwen
Suite 105
Dallas, TX 75244-5041
For the name of a NASMD member
near you contact: (972) 233-9107
www.nasmd.com

American Music Conference (AMC)
AMCs mission is to promote the benefits of music, music-making and music education to the general public.
5790 Armada Drive
Carlsbad, CA 92008
(760) 438-8001
www.amc-music.com

Music Achievement Council (MAC)
MAC includes members representing NAMM, NABIM and NASMD. Its role is to provide materials to support music education.
5790 Armada Drive
Carlsbad, CA 92008
(760) 438-8001 ext. 114
www.namm.com

VH1 Save the Music
is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of education in Americas public schools by restoring and supporting music programs nationwide.
1515 Broadway, 20th Floor
New York, New York 10036
(888) 841-4687
www.vh1.com

Mr. Hollands Opus
is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting instrumental music nationwide.
15125 Ventura Blvd., Suite 204
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
(818) 784-6787
www.mhopus.org

Music Educators National Conference (MENC)
MENCs mission is to advance music education by encouraging the study and making of music by all Americans.

National Coalition for Music Education (NCME)
NCME is a coalition organized to raise awareness of the value and importance of music in education. It is comprised of NAMM, NARAS and MENC.
1806 Robert Fulton Drive
Reston, VA 20191
(800) 336-3768
www.menc.org

Bands of America (BOA)
BOA is Americas leading presenter of educational events for high school bands.
526 Pratt Avenue North
Schaumburg, IL 60193
(800) 848-BAND
www.bands.org

Guitar and Accessories
Marketing Association (GAMA)
Association of manufacturers with a program to provide free training to music teachers on starting a classroom guitar program.
262 West 38th Street RM 1506
New York, New York 10018-5815
(212) 302-0801
www.discoverguitar.com

Drum Corps International
is a nonprofit youth organization serving junior drum and bugle corps around the globe.
470 South Irmen Drive
Addison, IL 60101
630-628-7888
www.dci.org

Youth Education in the Arts
provides programs that allow thousands of talented young performers to participate in pageantry events around the continent and encompasses two DCI corps and the USSBA.
198 N. Washington Ave.
Bergenfield, NJ 07621
201-384-8822
www.yea.org