NAMM Foundation Announces July 8 Registration Deadline for Music Educators/Students to Attend Program at 2011 Summer NAMM

The NAMM Foundation announced today that July 8 is the last day for music educators, university faculty and students, and the foundation’s partner organizations to register for a free badge to attend the Music Education program at the 2011 Summer NAMM Show in Nashville, Tenn., from July 21-23.

Summer NAMM is the music product industry’s mid-year gathering at the Nashville Convention Center featuring the best music products and gear from some of the most recognized and innovative companies. The trade show also provides a unique opportunity for music educators and music students to explore the instruments and musical products that could make a big difference in educating future musicians.

Highlights of the NAMM Foundation’s 2011 Summer NAMM program events include:

•  An informal reception for NAMM Foundation guests on Saturday morning July 22, featuring music and inspiration from former New York Yankee and GRAMMY-nominated guitarist Bernie Williams, and a brief Summer NAMM Show orientation.
• A presentation by former New York Yankee and GRAMMY-nominated guitarist Bernie Williams called “Bernie Williams Talks Music!” on Saturday, July 23 from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the NAMM Idea Center, Booth #837. Moderated by the Publisher of Music Inc. Frank Alkyer, Williams will speak about his experience as a musician and play guitar. Immediately after the presentation, Williams will sign copies of his new book “Rhythms of the Game, The Link Between Musical and Athletic Performance” at the Hal Leonard Booth #1018, across from the NAMM Idea Center. To view information about Williams’ book, visit http://www.halleonard.com/product/viewproduct.do?itemid=333122.
• NAMM Foundation Pavilion Reception on Friday afternoon July 22, offering a unique opportunity to meet representatives from NAMM Foundation partner organizations.
• The NAMM Foundation Lounge in room 210, where attendees can relax in a quiet lounge-like setting while enjoying acoustic performances scheduled throughout the day Thursday through Saturday. For a full schedule of events in the Lounge, visit https://ww1.namm.org/summer/2011/articles/namm-foundation-lounge-perfor…
• Community Ukulele and Drum Circles on Saturday, July 22.

The 2011 Summer NAMM show promises to be the premier music product trade event of the summer with hundreds of exhibiting companies from across the globe and thousands of music product retailers attending to see the latest in musical gear and instruments. The show draws an estimated $13 million in tourism to the local economy. In addition to the program for music educators, highlights of this year’s overall event include master artist clinics, workshops and valuable panels and education sessions, many live performances, after-hour musical events in the Nashville area, and the opportunity to network with industry professionals.

To attend the NAMM Foundation event at 2011 Summer NAMM, interested music educators and students can contact erice@namm.org before Friday July 8.

To secure your hotel room during your stay in Nashville, visit https://ww1.namm.org/summer/2011/hotels

About the NAMM Foundation

The NAMM Foundation is a non-profit organization with the mission of advancing active participation in music making across the lifespan by supporting scientific research, philanthropic giving and public service programs from the international music products industry. For more information about The NAMM Foundation, please visit www.nammfoundation.org.