28 Jan 2015
ANAHEIM, Calif. - When students at John Marshall Elementary School in central Anaheim entered school today, they were met with a music lesson of a lifetime. More than 60 men and women from NAMM – the National Association of Music Merchants – volunteered their morning for a 'Day of Service' to inspire and educate the students on the benefits of music, including with an incredible drum circle and performances. The musicians, carrying guitars, drums and ukuleles, shared in the celebration of the Anaheim City School District's re-introduction of music education programs.
NAMM hosts their annual industry show at the Anaheim Convention Center. As the largest single show at the Anaheim Convention Center, NAMM leadership showed their appreciation by choosing to support music programs in local schools. In addition to volunteering at the school, the NAMM Foundation donated $10,000 and 12 guitars for the district's music program.
"The success of The NAMM Show provides the funds for The NAMM Foundation's many efforts to support music education," said Joe Lamond, president and CEO of NAMM. "And while our members come from around the globe to attend NAMM, we all have a very special connection to the Anaheim community. It is gratifying to be able to play music with the children and the inspiring music teachers in the Anaheim City School District.”
NAMM members Kala Brand Music Co., Remo, Daisy Rock, Music and Arts, Rhythm Band Instruments (who will donate Boomwhackers used to Marshall's music programs) and GAMA joined other industry leaders in this morning music experience. The NAMM show will be held Thursday, Jan. 22 – Sunday, Jan. 25 at the Anaheim Convention Center. The industry-only show draws thousands of attendees to Anaheim each year.
To view photos from today's event, please visit the City's Facebook page by clicking here.
For more on the City of Anaheim, please visit www.anaheim.net.
ABOUT ANAHEIM –The City of Anaheim, founded in 1857, is one of the nation's premier municipalities and is one of California's most populous cities. Anaheim covers 50 square miles with more than 348,000 residents and more than 2,900 City employees. The municipal corporation's annual budget is $1.6 billion. Anaheim supports a thriving business community with companies such as: Carl Karcher Enterprises, Inc.; L-3 Communications; Pacific Sunwear; and Disneyland Resort. Successful sports franchises call Anaheim home, including: Angels Baseball; Anaheim Ducks; the U.S. Men's National Volleyball Team, and the 2012 Olympic Games Silver Medal winning U.S. Women's National Volleyball Team. Anaheim also boasts world-class meeting and entertainment venues with: The Anaheim Convention Center, LEED-certified and the largest on the west coast; Honda Center; City National Grove of Anaheim; Anaheim GardenWalk; Angel Stadium of Anaheim; and ARTIC (Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center). In addition, Anaheim embraces its vibrant cultural arts community, including the world-renowned Anaheim Ballet. Annually, Anaheim welcomes more than 20 million visitors to the City, truly making it where the world comes to live, work and play. For more information, please visit www.anaheim.net.
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