As we are excited to welcome the new year, we must reflect on the past two years and the impact they had on music. 2020 saw the shutdown of music performance, education, and a change in how we approach intellectual property in the United States and throughout the world.

National Music Council Thanks and Honors Music Educators Across America
To honor the heroic efforts of our nation’s music teachers and administrators, who are working tirelessly to “keep the music playing” in our schools and for our children during the pandemic, the National Music Council invited artists and songwriters to share their support for music education and music teachers.

Over 125 organizations have pledged their support and donated time and resources to find ways to reduce the risk of returning to rehearsals and performances for music, speech, debate, theatre, academic, and aerobic activities. Researchers at the University of Colorado Boulder and the University of Maryland are over one month into a six-month study.

The National Music Council has announced that the Grammy® winning vocal group Take 6 will be among the 2020 recipients of its prestigious American Eagle Award for lifetime contribution to American music.

The National Music Council will once again present the annual American Eagle Awards for contribution to American music as part of Summer NAMM. Honorees and Presenters will be announced soon!

The National Music Council will once again present the annual American Eagle Awards for contribution to American music as part of Summer NAMM. Honorees and Presenters will be announced soon!