Accreditation commenced in 1939. Founded in 1924, the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) is an organization of schools, conservatories, colleges, and universities with approximately 639 accredited institutional members. The National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) is an association of post-secondary music schools in the United States and the principal U.S. accreditor for higher education in music.

It establishes national standards for undergraduate and graduate degrees and other credentials for music and music-related disciplines, and provides assistance to institutions and individuals engaged in … helping school music students make music! Leaders from six music schools met on June 10, 1924, to organize the inaugural convention of the "National Association of Schools of Music and Allied Arts" to be held on October 20, 1924, in Pittsburgh.

National Association of Schools of Music 11250 Roger Bacon Drive, Suite 21 Reston, VA 20190-5248 (703) 437-0700 Phone (703) 437-6312 Fax info@arts-accredit.org The lessons and songs, however, can be shared at many levels.

Music In Our Schools Month ® (MIOSM ®) takes a new tack this year, focusing on lessons for second- and fifth-graders that help them learn elements of music through some classic children’s songs in English and Spanish. Copyright © 2020 National Association of Schools of Music

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The National Association of School Music Dealers is a strongly united association of retailers, manufacturers, and suppliers, all dedicated to serving the school music market. 2019–2020 Music In Our Schools Month ®. The National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) is an association of post-secondary music schools in the United States and the principal U.S. accreditor for higher education in music.It was founded on October 20, 1924, and is based in Reston, Virginia. . By working together they will continue to ensure that full professional support and representation is available to those working in music education.

In addition, music educators had to find alternative ways to teach musical skills to keep the same level of instruction happening for when students return back into the classroom. The ISM and SMA are guaranteeing a strong voice for the music education profession at the national level. While our business strategies change with the times, our focus remains the same . Founded in 1924, the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) is an organization of schools, conservatories, colleges, and universities with approximately 639 accredited institutional members. The founding leaders were: While music programs were full of live music-making, ensemble experiences, and performances—music education had to quickly adapt to keep high quality instruction happening, while teaching remotely.

The six boxes below lead to the most utilized and salient information on the site.Standards and guidelines for accreditation for institutions and evaluators.Information on submitting the Accreditation Audit and Affirmation Statement, due July 1.Essential documents for institutions seeking accreditation or renewal of accreditation.Individuals may now access the 2019-2020 Data Summaries and Special Reports.A searchable directory list of NASM accredited institutions.New and current notices, items of interest to music executives, and other NASM information, and information regarding COVID-19.All information on this website is updated as necessary to reflect the current policies and work of the Association. It was founded on October 20, 1924, and is based in Reston, Virginia .