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N E W S L E T T E R Summer 2004 Strengthening the importance of music in our life and culture since 1940 Summer 2008 N E W S L E T T E R NATIONAL MUSIC COUNCIL’S 2008 AMERICAN EAGLE prior to the luncheon. This year’s program, entitled Still the Great Ambassador: AWARDS HONOR LORIN Reaching Out to the World Through MAAZEL AND TOM CHAPIN. Music featured a panel moderated by music industry attorney and counsel to the The American music community came Songwriters Guild of America Charles together to honor Maestro Lorin Maazel and Sanders. The panel included Mr. Amram, singer/songwriter Tom Chapin at the renowned European composer and National Music Council’s 27th annual recording artist Nenad Bach, Korea Society American Eagle Awards luncheon at New President and former U.S. State York’s Edison Ballroom last Thursday, June Department Asia expert Evans Revere, and 5th. The Council’s coveted American Eagle International Diplomat, Humanitarian and Award is given each year in celebration of Concert Promoter Mo Sacirbey. The panel an individual's career-long commitment and addressed the benefit and need for cultural contribution to the nation’s musical culture. exchange among nations to promote peace and good will. Video of the symposium can The presentations included tributes to the be viewed on the NMC website, honorees by the legendary composer/ www.musiccouncil.org. conductor/musician David Amram, and beloved New York radio host and co- founder of the music industry’s premier anti- poverty charity, World Hunger Year (WHY), Bill Ayres. The award given to Mr. Maazel, in part commemorating his recent concert series in North Korea with the New York Philharmonic, read “To Lorin Maazel in recognition of his tremendous contributions to American musical culture and his dedication to seeking world peace through cultural understanding.” Mr. Chapin’s award, honoring his commitment to using music as a vital educational tool for youngsters and adults, read “To Tom Chapin in celebration of his gifts of music, charity, and support for music and arts Lorin Maazel, David Amram, and David Sanders education in America.” at the 2008 American Eagle Awards As in past years, the Council also presented its annual “Leadership in Music” symposium NMC Director David Sanders highlighted JAZZ IN THE WORKS FOR the importance of the panel, saying that MENC “there is no higher calling for the world’s music community than to use its influence to bring the people of the world together in A new society is coming to MENC: The peace and appreciation of great art. It is National Association for Music one of the most gratifying aspects of Education. The National Executive Board working in the music industry to realize the recently announced plans to form a Society incredible contribution that our community for Jazz Education to serve the unique has made toward increasing the level of professional needs of jazz educators. understanding among people of divergent cultures, faiths and political beliefs that we “According to the MENC Constitution and have enough in common to forge lasting Bylaws, the National Executive Board may bonds through our shared love of music.” establish ‘Societies’ to foster communication among and meet the needs of specific segments of MENC’s membership,” said Barbara Geer, MENC president-elect. “With the recent demise of the International Association for Jazz Education (IAJE), the time is right for a MENC Society for Jazz Education to serve our jazz educator members and promote the jazz education profession.” MENC launched a special section of its Web site just for jazz educators on May 30. The section includes news and articles of interest to jazz teachers, links to other Tom Chapin, David Sanders and Bill Ayres at resources and sites, and a forum for online the 2008 Eagle Awards interaction. The National Music Council is celebrating its MENC past president Willie L. Hill, Jr. (also 67th Anniversary as a forum for the free a past president of the International discussion of this country's national music Association for Jazz Education) recently led affairs and problems. It was founded in a group of jazz educators and advocates in 1940 to act as a clearinghouse for the joint a discussion of possible directions for opinion and decision of its members and to MENC's jazz initiative. Participants work to strengthen the importance of music included: in our life and culture. The Council's initial membership of 13 has grown to almost 50 national music organizations, encompassing • Pete BarenBregge (Warner/Alfred every important form of professional and Music/Belwin Jazz) commercial musical activity. • Art Dawkins (Howard University - retired) • John Hasse (Smithsonian Institution) • Kim McCord (Illinois State University) • Connaitre Miller (Howard University) • John J. Mahlmann (MENC) • Michael Blakeslee (MENC) In other MENC jazz news, Teaching Improv music product industry’s pro-music- in Your Jazz Ensemble: A Complete Guide education message to their federal for Music Educators, will be co-published by lawmakers in Congress. MENC and Rowman & Littlefield Education. The group of 25 music product industry More details about the Society for Jazz professionals separated into eight groups, Education will be announced on the MENC logging an unprecedented 73 meetings with Jazz Web site. For more elected officials and staffers. information, read "MENC to Serve Jazz Educators through Formation of Society for The NAMM delegates explained the need to Jazz Education." keep music and arts education as core curriculum subjects in the reauthorization of the No Child Left Behind Act, and to include in the law greater flexibility and funding in Title I to provide access to music education My Music Class and ensure a quality and complete education for all students. My Music Class is… The NAMM representatives also outlined • MENC’s new online teaching idea center and lesson plan library their goals to advance policy reform by supporting an ongoing study by the • Standards-aligned lessons authored by MENC Government Accountability Office (GAO) to members and partners assess the impact of NCLB on student • A place to browse lesson plans and rehearsal access to quality music and arts education. resources by teaching area, teaching level, national standard, and rating Strengthening the industry’s case, NAMM has supported scientific research showing • Your opportunity to share your expertise by adding the link between music and student your own lesson ideas performance. Online Resource for Teaching usic MENC’s 130,000 members work to Recent NAMM-sponsored studies showed bring music to life for all! that: Visit www.menc.org to Access My Music • Students in top-quality middle school Class music programs scored 22% better in English and 20% better in math than students in deficient music programs NAMM MEMBERS LOBBY • Students in top-quality instrumental CONGRESS TO SUPPORT programs in high schools scored MUSIC EDUCATION IN 17% higher in mathematics than SCHOOLS students in schools without a music program CARLSBAD, Calif., May 27, 2008— • Teenagers view music making as Members of NAMM, the not-for-profit trade their “social glue” and music association of the international music education gives them the balanced products industry, recently converged on experience in life they require. Washington D.C. for the organization’s annual Advocacy Fly-In event to take the In addition, recent public opinion surveys “I think music education is truly the one have shown overwhelming support for issue that binds us together as a big group,” access to music education and identify a said Lianne Rockley of Rockley Music Co. new and growing constituency of voters Inc. “Where there are industry issues that (30%) who advocate building capacities of leave people on both sides of the fence, the imagination and education going beyond music education is the one that everybody the current focus on “basics.” Statistics agrees is important across the board. When show that: an issue is of that magnitude to a group of 9,000 members you have to do something • 91% of voters indicate that music about it. You’ve got to make that a major and arts are essential to fostering issue in policy and in trying to change the imagination world. I think all that NAMM can do is • 82% of voters want to foster allocate more time and effort and monies to imagination and creative skills in that advocacy issue because it’s one that schools will benefit everyone.” • 86% of people with college degrees participated in a music education “I feel that every child should be given the program chance to study music and/or the arts • 96% of principals interviewed agree because it develops creativity,” said Neil that participating in music programs Lilien of Meisel Music Inc. “Creativity and encourages students to stay in imagination are very, very important facets school. of getting a job—especially in the 21st century.” For years, NAMM has conducted research on the effects of playing music on children “This annual event is driven by the pure and people of all ages. Research indicates dedication and passion that NAMM and its that children who are engaged in music members have for music programs in score higher on standardized tests and schools and the lifetime rewards that have higher school retention and graduation playing music can have on children and rates. Playing music has helped adults people in general,” said Joe Lamond, increase productivity, build confidence, president and CEO, NAMM. “We feel that reduce stress, stave off depression and our devotion to advocating in Washington, provides an opportunity to learn and grow D.C. annually is moving the needle socially and emotionally. regarding the current perception and laws surrounding music education.” “I think it’s extremely important that NAMM advocate for music education,” said Jim D'Addario of J. D'Addario & Co.
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