The Music Achievement Council was formed in 1983 for the express purpose of
promoting instrumental music in our schools. The council produces
non-commercial materials for use by band and orchestra directors to help
improve the recruiting and retention of instrumental music students.

The Music Achievement Council consists of representatives from three music organizations:

National Association of School Music Dealers (NASMD)
Bill Harvey, Vice President, Buddy Roger's Music, Cincinnati, Ohio
George Quinlan, Jr., President, Quinlan & Fabish Music Co., Burr Ridge, Illinois
Greg Way, Toronto, Ontario
Steve West, President, West Music Co. Inc., Coralville, Iowa

National Association of Band Instrument Manufacturers (NABIM)
Rick Young,Vice President/General Manager Band & Orchestral Division, Yamaha Corporation, Buena Park, California
John D'Addario III, Executive Vice President, J. D'Addario & Co., Farmingdale, New York
Doug Lady, Senior Vice President, Hal Leonard Corporation, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

NAMM
Joe Lamond, President & CEO, NAMM, Carlsbad, California
Robin Muller, Executive Assistant, NAMM, Carlsbad, California

For additional information, please contact the NAMM Contact Center at
info@namm.org or (800) 767-6266.