NAMM Foundation COVID-19 Resources
Safer Schools and Campuses: U.S. Dept. of Education Clearinghouse for Best Practices for Music Education
Step-by-step instructions for sharing best practices for safer in-person music and performing arts programs in schools.
Considerations for In-person Music Education and Performing Arts Activities
Aerosol study update: detailed mitigation strategies for music and arts classrooms.
Rep. Suzanne Bonamici: Music Education Action Alert Update
Music and arts champion Congresswoman Bonamici will provide opening remarks, followed by a brief Q&A session to provide updates on school reopening activity at the Federal level, as well as advocacy efforts at all levels.
NAMM Advocacy Forum
The NAMM Advocacy Forum on July 7 featured special guest John B. King, Jr., former Secretary of Education at the U.S. Department of Education and current CEO of The Education Trust.
NAMM Advocacy Summit: The Future of Music Education
National experts discuss the FUTURE of music education in our nationu2019s K-12 and higher education teaching and learning environments; how will music learning and teaching continue as a creative, cultural and human force that is available to all.
NAMM Advocacy Summit: Build a Case for Access to Music Education for All Students
Explore state-level advocacy activities initiated by NAMM members, including music education advocacy drive-ins to state capitols as well as results from a survey of school districts on the use of Title IV funds for music and arts education.
Updates on Back-to-School Protocols, Funding Realities and Advocacy Response
Updates on projections for timelines and protocols for school reopening, urgent realities concerning education funding, impact on music education and the launch of advocacy messages and efforts to ensure music education continues.
Key Issues to Consider as You Reopen for Business
Part six of NAMMu2019s COVID-19 Relief Webinars outlines key topics to consider as NAMM retailers seek to reopen operations.
Virtual Choir 6: Sing Gently, a Conversation with Eric Whitacre
Watching the events unfold around the world, Composer Eric Whitacre has been inspired to write a new piece to share through the Virtual Choir: Sing Gently.
Making Music Online: How To's for Ensembles
This webinar offers practical tips, how-to's and motivation to move your ensembles online.
Making Music Online: How To's for Private and Group Lessons
Discover online group lessons and therapeutic music-making for children and adults, and business models to move in-store music lessons online to keep students connected and making music.
Bridging the Gap: Teaching and Learning Music Online
The power of music is amplified through the events we share. Teaching and learning music can thrive through the remarkable tools, resources and people that are engaging in music online.
NAMM COVID-19 Small Business Relief Webinar Part V: CARES Act 3.5: Federal Economic Injury Relief Update
Details about new funding for the Paycheck Protection Program and other relief resources available for NAMM members, contractors and gig workers.
COVID-19 Small Business Relief Webinar Part IV: Independent Contractors and Gig Workers
Important, time-sensitive information for independent contractors and sole proprietors in the recently passed CARES Federal stimulus plan.
NAMM COVID-19 Small Business Relief Resources Part II
Important, time-sensitive employer, employee, and independent contractor information in the recently passed CARES Federal stimulus plan.
NAMM COVID-19 Small Business Relief Resources Part I
Important, time-sensitive employer and employee information in the pending Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Federal stimulus plan #3.
Resources to Inspire Music Making, Learning and Teaching
All of us at The NAMM Foundation express our concern and support for everyone that is experiencing the realities of the current global health crisis. Teaching and learning music can continue and even thrive through the remarkable tools, resources and people that are engaging in music online.
Provided resources have been created by The NAMM Foundation (webinars) and curated by NAMM Foundation grantees and partner organizations. Should you wish to submit an online music learning resource that addresses current and evolving needs, please contact us.
Resources
Music Educators:
Facebook Group: Music Educators Creating Online Learning
Join an interactive and dynamic online community that is exploring and sharing music learning and teaching platforms, best practices and other how-tos to address the “real time” needs of online music making.
NAfME and NFHS Return to Music Guidance Phase III August 2021
Yamaha's Post-Pandemic Planning Guide
State and School Districts' Reopening Plans: A Snapshot
Fall 2020 Guidance for Music Education
NAfME’s Professional Development Resources
NAfME’s Virtual Learning Resources
NAfME’s Professional Learning Community
NFHS' Performing Arts COVID-19 Resources
Carnegie Hall’s Online Teaching Resources
Why Kids Need Teachers During Coronavirus School Closings
Save The Music’s Remote Teaching Resources
NAMM's COVID-19 & Social Distancing Music Making Resources
The K-12 Educator’s Guide to Safe and Effective Videoconferencing
Nonprofits:
Note: Nonprofit organizations are eligible for economic relief efforts.
Cares Act Analysis
SBA.Gov’s Small Business Guidance & Loan Resources
Stimulus Bill Provides Nonprofit Loans, Grants, and One-Year ‘Universal Deduction’
AFTA’s Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resource and Response Center
AFTA’s National Economic Snapshot Survey and Dashboard
Staying Inspired in a Time of Crisis Webinar by the Mentora Institute
Resources to Help Nonprofits - The Chronicle of Philanthropy
Independent Sector Resources for Nonprofits
Independent Sector's Top 11 Q's about Relief for Nonprofits under the CARES Act
Arts Wisconsin's CARES Act for the Creative Sector
Washington Snapshot
Keeping Your People Together Through the COVID-19 Process
How The $2 Trillion COVID-19 Economic Stimulus Bill Impacts Philanthropy
Nonprofit Finance Fund Resources and Webinars
Parents and Students:
Arts Ed Collab’s Resources
CAPE Chicago’s Arts Resources for Families Stuck at Home
Home-based Learning Resources to Support Parents
Instrument Cleaning:
Third Round of Performing Arts Aerosol Study: Written Report of Data, Video Conversation of Results (with Lead Researchers and Co-Chairs), Let's Talk About Transmission (Video)
Second Round of Performing Arts Aerosol Study Produces Encouraging Preliminary Results
NAMM's COVID-19 and Instrument Cleaning
The Piano Technicians Guild Suggestions for Safely Disinfecting Pianos
CSFI's Good Practice Guide
She Shreds Magazine's How to Disinfect Musical Instruments
Volwein's Music: Instrument Hygiene for Musicians
Connolly Music's Cleaning Your Brass Instruments
CDC Cleaning Surfaces Guidelines
Infection Control: Keeping Your Music Instruments Clean and Safe
National Association of Professional Band Instrument Repair Technicians's Instrument Cleanliness
Amro Music's Video Series on Sanitizing Instruments: Wind Instruments, Stringed Instruments, Clarinet, Trumpet, Trombone, Flute, Saxophone, French Horn.