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National Music Council Announces George Clinton and Vince Guaraldi as 2019 American Eagle Award Honorees

Photo George Clinton-Annual awards event honors contributions to American music- NASHVILLE – May 10, 2019 – The National Music Council will honor iconic funk visionary George Clinton and beloved “Peanuts” composer and jazz piano giant Vince Guaraldi
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Winter Newsletter: SAVE THE DATE! 36th Annual American Eagle Awards Thursday, July 18th Music City Center Nashville, TN

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!
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Action Request: Making Policy Work for Music Education

Mike Blakeslee, NAfME
Every member of the National Music Council knows that the health of our musical culture depends on many factors: the distribution of published and recorded music, the manufacture and sales of instruments, accessories, and
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National Music Council Mourns the Loss of Roy Clark

The National Music Council mourns the loss of country music legend Roy Clark. A master musician, extraordinary entertainer, and inspiration to generations of young artists, Roy was honored with the National Music Council’s American Eagle Award for
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National Music Council Honors Jazz Legends Chick Corea and The Manhattan Transfer at 35th Annual American Eagle Awards

NMC Director Dr. David Sanders hosted the event, and praised the honorees for setting an extraordinary standard for ongoing contribution to American musical culture and heritage, and for serving as mentors and role models to aspiring jazz artists.
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Join us in celebrating the 2018 Music In Our Schools Month®!

As we move into March, NAfME will be holding its 33rd annual Music In Our Schools Month® celebration. This year’s theme is “Music Connects Us.” We encourage you to show how music connects you by sharing videos and photos on Facebook, Twitter, and
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The National Music Council to Honor Jazz Giants Chick Corea and The Manhattan Transfer at Annual American Eagle Awards

NASHVILLE – The National Music Council has announced that jazz legends Chick Corea, and The Manhattan Transfer will be honored at the organization’s 35th annual American Eagle Awards on Thursday, June 28 at the Summer NAMM Show in Nashville. The
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Arts Advocacy Day 2018 March 12th – 13th Washington, D.C.

Join the National Music Council on Capitol Hill as arts advocates from across the country convene in Washington, D.C. Arts Advocacy Day brings together a broad cross section of America’s cultural and civic organizations, along with more than 500
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SAVE THE DATE: 2018 American Eagle Awards June 28th Nashville Music City Center @ Summer NAMM

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!
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BMI FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF 2018 SCHOLARSHIP SEASON

NEW YORK, NY ― October 5, 2017 ― The BMI Foundation announced today that it is now accepting online applications for its 2018 scholarship season, open to young musicians and songwriters attending colleges and universities nationwide. The Foundation
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FALL 2017 Newsletter: NATIONAL MUSIC COUNCIL PRESENTS 34TH ANNUAL AMERICAN EAGLE AWARDS

The National Music Council presented its prestigious American Eagle Award to music industry icons Crystal Gayle, Harry Shearer, and Patti Smith on July 13 at The Summer NAMM Show in Nashville, TN. National Music Council Director, David Sanders,
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American Eagle Awards 2017: Crystal Gayle on the Importance of Music Education

Crystal Gayle accepts her 2017 American Eagle Award and speaks about the importance of Music Education for children.
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American Eagle Awards 2017: Harry Shearer on the Importance of Creator’s Rights

Harry Shearer accepts his 2017 American Eagle Award and speaks about the importance of Creator’s Rights.
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American Eagle Awards 2017: Patti Smith on the 5 Music Rights

Patti Smith accepts her 2017 American Eagle Award and speaks about the 5 music rights set forth by the International Music Council.
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DOWNLOAD NMC's EMMY AWARD WINNING PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT FOR RESPECTING CREATOR'S RIGHTS (2:30)

WINTER 2019 NEWSLETTER

The National Music Council of the United States endorses the 5 Music Rights of the International Music Council.

National Music Council Music Education PSA

NATIONAL MUSIC COUNCIL AND MPA INTRODUCE INNOVATIVE CURRICULUM ON THE IMPORTANCE OF RESPECTING CREATORS’ RIGHTS

The National Music Council

Founded in 1940 and chartered by the 84th Congress in 1956, the National Music Council represents the United States to the International Music Council. The Council acts as a clearing house for the joint opinion and decision of its members and is dedicated to strengthening the importance of music in our life and culture.