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THE NAMM FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES $477,500 IN GRANTS TO 24 MUSIC-MAKING PROGRAMS

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023

CARLSBAD, Calif., Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The NAMM Foundation continues its vision of creating a more musical world, by providing financial grants to community music-making organizations that are serving as models for outreach and opportunities to make music. In line with the season of celebration and giving, a total of $477,500 has been awarded to 24 music organizations from around the world. The annual grants from NAMM Foundation reflect the generosity of all NAMM members and private donors and their ongoing support for the industry's annual gathering at The NAMM Show.

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  • The annual grants from NAMM Foundation reflect the generosity of all NAMM members and private donors and their ongoing support for the industry's annual gathering at The NAMM Show.
  • The Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation - NAMM Foundation funding supports the "School Instrument Donation" program serving low-income and under-resourced school music programs in both rural and urban communities across the country.
  • NAMM Foundation funding supports emerging programs at four existing sites and the addition of a new site.
  • Young Audiences Arts for Learning - NAMM Foundation funding supports, sustains, and expands the curation and management of The NAMM Foundation " Nonprofit Management Institute " at The 2024 NAMM Show.

United Lithium Intersects 1.45% Li2O over 29.5 m and 1.52% Li2O over 26 m at Kietyönmäki Project, Finland

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Thursday, October 19, 2023

This new drilling builds upon positive historical drill results from previous operators including:

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  • This new drilling builds upon positive historical drill results from previous operators including:
    1.10% Li2O over 42 m by previous operator Sunstone Metals Ltd. (“Sunstone”).
  • Drill hole ULDH-3 with pegmatite reporting 1.52% Li2O over 25.95 m from 33.70 m depth down hole.
  • Drill hole ULDH-4 with pegmatite reporting 1.45% Li2O over 29.50 m from 69.10 m depth down hole.
  • Some notable drilling results include 1.31% Li2O over 24.25 m from 58.75 m depth down hole (hole R310); 1.66% Li2O over 13 m from 86.00 m depth down hole (hole R316); and 1.53% Li2O over 23 m from 14.10 m depth down hole (hole R307).

The Top Digital Experience Software to Elevate Customer Interactions Revealed in SoftwareReviews' 2023 Data Quadrant Report

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Thursday, May 18, 2023

In SoftwareReviews' latest Data Quadrant report, the firm highlights the top-performing Digital Experience software solutions that users say are best at helping to unlock innovative user experience and content management strategies.

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  • In SoftwareReviews' latest Data Quadrant report, the firm highlights the top-performing Digital Experience software solutions that users say are best at helping to unlock innovative user experience and content management strategies.
  • TORONTO, May 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - SoftwareReviews , a leading source for insights on the software provider landscape, has revealed in its new 2023 Digital Experience Data Quadrant Report the top ten digital experience management solutions in the enterprise and midmarket spaces for the year.
  • With state-of-the-art digital experience software, IT leaders leverage DXP to seamlessly orchestrate the entire web user journey, ensuring a cohesive and personalized experience across all touchpoints.
  • The 2023 Enterprise Digital Experience Software Gold Medalists are as follows:
    Enonic , 8.7 Composite Score (CS), ranked high for web publishing capabilities.

Canadian Folk Music Awards Nominee Alex Krawczyk Announces New Single "Rhythm of the Road"

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Tuesday, March 21, 2023

The Toronto-based singer-songwriter releases her latest hybrid-folk single today, just ahead of the CFMA Awards Weekend in Vancouver, on March 31st-April 2nd.

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  • The Toronto-based singer-songwriter releases her latest hybrid-folk single today, just ahead of the CFMA Awards Weekend in Vancouver, on March 31st-April 2nd.
  • TORONTO, March 21, 2023 /CNW/ - Following the success of her 2022 debut album, "Le Olam," Toronto, Canada-based folk musician, singer, and songwriter Alex Krawczyk released her first single of the new year, "A Song for You."
  • That track, along with the other 11 from her critically acclaimed album, have boosted the folk-pop artist's Spotify streams over the 300K mark.
  • With a Canadian Folk Music Awards nomination for Best New Artist firmly in place, Alex is releasing a brand new single, "Rhythm of the Road", which is available on all digital music platforms.

Keep Music Alive Partners with Music & Arts to Celebrate 9th Annual Teach Music Week (3/20-3/26)

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Thursday, March 16, 2023

PHILADELPHIA, March 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The 9th Annual Teach Music Week will be celebrated Monday, March 20th through Sunday, March 26th. This annual week-long holiday invites musicians, music schools, music stores and other music organizations to offer a free lesson or class to new students (both kids & adults). Over 1,100 locations in sixteen countries will participate including the U.S., Canada, Australia, France, Germany, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Malta, Mexico, New Zealand, Nigeria, Philippines, Portugal and the United Kingdom. 

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  • PHILADELPHIA, March 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The 9th Annual Teach Music Week will be celebrated Monday, March 20th through Sunday, March 26th.
  • This year, the Music & Arts will participate in Teach Music Week by offering a free trial lesson to new students at all 250 locations nationwide from Monday March 20 through Sunday March 26.
  • Teach Music Week is celebrated annually during the 3rd week of March to coincide with national Music in Our Schools Month®.
  • Keep Music Alive is honored to welcome the following music brands and organizations as partners for the 9th Annual Teach Music Week: Alfred Music, Casio, Conn-Selmer, D'Addario Foundation, Hungry for Music, Kala Brand Music, Music Nomad, REMO Percussion, Spirit of Harmony Foundation.

Keep Music Alive Partners with 1000+ Locations to Offer FREE Music Lessons to Celebrate 9th Annual Teach Music Week

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Thursday, March 2, 2023

Teach Music Week is celebrated annually during the 3rd week of March to coincide with national Music in Our Schools Month®.

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  • Teach Music Week is celebrated annually during the 3rd week of March to coincide with national Music in Our Schools Month®.
  • Keep Music Alive is honored to welcome the following music brands and organizations as partners for the 9th Annual Teach Music Week: Alfred Music, Casio, Conn-Selmer, D'Addario Foundation, Hungry for Music, Kala Brand Music, Music Nomad, REMO Percussion, Spirit of Harmony Foundation.
  • Individual locations from additional chains participating this year include Long & McQuade, Kindermusik, Gymboree Play & Music, Music Together and the legendary School of Rock.
  • They are founders of two international music holidays: Teach Music Week (3rd week in March) and Kids Music Day (1st Friday in October).

Rosie's House Receives $300,000 from The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation

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Tuesday, October 4, 2022

PHOENIX, Oct. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Rosie's House, the nation's largest free music education program, has received a $300,000 grant from The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation. The gift will largely be used to create three new classes- Music Explorations, Digital Creativity and Percussion Ensemble. Through its music education and mentorship, Rosie's House students gain valuable life skills such as public performance and speaking, time management, leadership and teamwork.

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  • PHOENIX, Oct. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Rosie's House , the nation's largest free music education program, has received a $300,000 grant from The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation.
  • "Now, because of this generous gift from The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation, these essential learning areas will be a permanent part of our annual programs at Rosie's House."
  • The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation offers support to nonprofit organizations successfully working to empower, educate, nurture, and nourish people during what is often the darkest time of their lives.
  • The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation offers critical funding at critical times to those in need.

DRUM WORKSHOP JOINS ROLAND CORPORATION

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Monday, September 12, 2022

HAMAMATSU, Japan, and OXNARD, Calif., Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Roland Corporation and Drum Workshop, Inc. today announced a definitive agreement for Roland to acquire all outstanding shares of Drum Workshop. 

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  • HAMAMATSU, Japan, andOXNARD, Calif., Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Roland Corporation and Drum Workshop, Inc. today announced a definitive agreement for Roland to acquire all outstanding shares of Drum Workshop.
  • "In the world of acoustic drums, Drum Workshop stands distinctly apart," said Gordon Raison, chief executive officer of Roland.
  • John Good, co-founder of Drum Workshop, said, "I look forward to continuing to bring handcrafted, custom solutions to drummers with the partnership of Roland.
  • "We have been deeply impressed by the people inside Drum Workshop and are excited to welcome Chris, Don, John and the entire Drum Workshop team to the Roland family," added Masahiro Minowa, chief innovation officer of Roland.

'Hail To My Fairyland' Marks NewsBlaze Editor Ernest Dempsey's First Song Release

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Friday, May 27, 2022

ORLANDO, Florida., May 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NewsBlaze is excited to announce the release of NewsBlaze writer and editorErnest Dempsey'sfirst solo Hail To My Fairyland.

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  • ORLANDO, Florida., May 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NewsBlaze is excited to announce the release of NewsBlaze writer and editorErnest Dempsey'sfirst solo Hail To My Fairyland.
  • The song was released via the popular online music distributor CD Baby on Monday, May 23, 2022.
  • Taking up Dempsey's concept and lyrics in late 2021, Kennard created a mix of styles to compose the music and also hunted voice talent to sing the song.
  • "It is my first time writing a melody for voice, instead of instruments," he tells about the process of developing music for Dempsey's song.

Voyage in Paradise Announces Groove Cruise Cabo Giveaway and Blindbox Animation

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Thursday, May 26, 2022

Sydney, Australia, May 26, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Voyage in Paradise (ViP/ the project), the worlds first listen-to-earn project, reveals details about its Groove Cruise Cabo giveaway and a sneak peek into its long-anticipated Blindbox animation, offering its followers the opportunity to go on a cruise trip to watch their favorite artists live performances.

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  • Sydney, Australia, May 26, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Voyage in Paradise (ViP/ the project), the worlds first listen-to-earn project, reveals details about its Groove Cruise Cabo giveaway and a sneak peek into its long-anticipated Blindbox animation, offering its followers the opportunity to go on a cruise trip to watch their favorite artists live performances.
  • The project is working with Groove Cruise to giveaway a cabin package to the lucky eligible campaign participant.
  • The cruise is described as the Number One Place in the World to Get Your Groove On by the Travel Channel.
  • Co-developed by Catheon Gaming and King Pillar Limited, Voyage in Paradise is the most utility-driven entertainment NFT project ever created.