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NAMM and Boys & Girls Clubs of America form partnership.(Items of Interest)

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NAMM, the International Music Products Association, and Boys & Girls Clubs of America have formed an alliance to bring an after-school music program called "Get the Music Edge" to Clubs nationwide over the initial three years.

Working specifically with NAMM's teen initiative, The Music Edge, the program's goal is to offer music-making opportunities to young people who might otherwise not have them.

NAMM will contribute $250,000 over the first two years of the partnership to fired the appointment of a national music coordinator at Boys & Girls Clubs of America's national headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia, as well as a music education resource guide for Clubs to provide information about operating a local music program. In addition, the money will help establish several pilot programs in Clubs in various U.S. locations.

"The long-term goal is for hundreds of Clubs to provide music programs in partnership with our industry," said Rob Walker, director of market development, NAMM. "We know the benefits music making can have for our youth, and this partnership gives NAMM and ...

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