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NAMM Announces WANNA PLAY Music Week, May 5–9

NAMM, the trade association of the international music products industry, today announced that May 5–9, 2008 will officially be known as Wanna Play Music Week, a time to


NAMM Launches Wanna Play? Program to Inspire More Americans to Play Music

Playing a musical instrument can increase memory, reduce stress, lower blood pressure, build confidence and result in greater academic success.


Harris Interactive Poll: Music Programs in Public High Schools Contribute to Higher Attendance and Graduation Rates

High school principals strongly believe that music education promotes the academic success of their students, according to a study released by NAMM and


Gallup Poll: Music Making On the Rise in the U.S.

A new U.S. Gallup Poll reveals Americans of all ages are continuing to pursue music making and offers