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NAMM FOUNDATION Disney’s “High School Musical: The Music in You” Grants—The Sequel ONCE AGAIN NAMM jOINS FORCES WITH DISNEY TO FUND SCHOOL THEATER PRODUCTIONS OF HigH scHooL MusicaL 1 AND 2. The NAMM Foundation and Disney Channel will again team up to give middle and high schools across the United States the chance to apply for a Grants to schools last grant to put on their own school stage year proved that the productions of Disney’s High School Musical or High School Musical 2. The award motivated school public affairs initiative capitalizes on leadership, teachers, the popularity of the High School Musical movies and the licensed amateur theater adaptations to encourage more kids to get involved parents and students to in music and the arts. re-invest in music and The grant program will award worthy schools a $5,000 grant and license for High School Musical 1 arts in their schools.” or 2. The funds support music- and arts-related educational costs of the production, such as hiring music and dance coaches, as well as helping schools purchase sufficient lighting and sound equipment for the production. “The response from schools seeking a grant to perform High School Musical last year was overwhelming, and we’re pleased to continue partnering with Disney Channel in the grant program this school year,” says Mary Luehrsen, NAMM Foundation executive director. “Grants to schools last year proved that the award motivated school leadership, teachers, parents and students to re-invest in music and arts in their schools. This is an important outcome of these grants along with the benefits and joy that students gain from these experiences.” NAMM Foundation Provides Industry Scholarship In 2008, the NAMM Foundation gave scholarships targeted at full-time college students who demonstrate a unique interest in pursuing careers in the musical instruments and products industry. The scholarships range from $2,500 to $5,000 to support tuition and other school-related expenses. RECIPIENTS OF THE NAMM FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP ARE: Jennifer Boruff Russell Castigilone Shaun Conrad Joshua Davis Erin Fortune Matthew Gibbons Middle Tennessee University Mira Costa College Ferris State University Middle Tennessee University Ferris State University Boston College Brian Litwin Andrea Long Cynthia Miller David Nevin Joseph Perry Bradley University Crane School of Music at SUNY Potsdam Valparaiso University Axia College of the University of Phoenix California State University Stanislaus For more information about the NAMM Foundation’s visit www.nammfoundation.org. 26 PLAYback http://www.nammfoundation.org http://www.nammfoundation.org

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Playback - Winter 2009 Contents From the President NAMM Events Music in the News A New Year... a New Look at Technology Commercial Retail Reps in the Field Washington Watch International New Domestic Members NAMM Foundation Music Notes Resources Viewpoint

Playback - Winter 2009

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