The National Association of Negro Musicians, Inc. is an organization supported by people of cultural ideals and music groups of high standards. All care deeply for the fine art of music and for musical culture throughout the country. They lend their gift of music to people of all ages, races and creeds who come together to participate in the total experience of music.
Our Mission
NANM promotes, preserves, and supports all genres of music created or performed by African Americans.
Goals And Objectives As you know, arts and music programs, especially in public schools, are being drastically reduced. Today very few schools have programs that provide opportunities for students to receive instruction in music, dance, drama, and the visual arts . As a result, Our branch (G.L.A.M., Inc) works toward the fulfillment of NANM's mission by providing financial support and opportunities to perform for young musicians between the ages of 10 and 18. Our objectives for students are to:
Members of the branch along with choral groups, instrumentalists, and ensembles of local, national and international acclaim are featured in our programs. Please Watch
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Our History
The National Association of Negro Musicians was organized May 3, 1919 in Washington D.C. for the purpose of stimulating public interest and support in the work of Negro instrumentalists, singers, and composers who were experiencing great difficulty in receiving proper recognition in the concert field.
Since its inception, NANM has been a source of support, encouragement and often a launching pad for the dreams of many talented young artists. Many NANM scholars have earned world-wide respect and have made significant contributions to our culture and music history. Internationally acclaimed opera singer, Marian Anderson, received NANM’s first scholarship award in 1919. Her legacy is one that continues to inspire many. Other notable recipients were Margaret Bond, William Warfield, Grace Bumbry, George Shirley, Robert McFerrin, Martina Arroyo and Joseph Joubert just to name a few. Today there are approximately 30 chartered branches throughout the country. About Our Name Georgia Laster
Our branch was formed in Los Angeles in 1961 as a result of the leadership of Albert McNeil, a prominent teacher and choral director. That same year, Dr. McNeil had attended a NANM, Inc. convention and was so impressed that he decided to start a chapter in Los Angeles. The task of persuading some of the other prominent musicians of the city to see the cultural necessity of this kind of organization was not difficult. When the singer Georgia Laster was killed in an automobile accident in 1961, the new branch was named in her honor with Florence Brantley as the first president. Music Education FactoidA ten-year study indicates that students who study music achieve higher test scores, regardless of socioeconomic background.
- Dr. James Catterall, UCLA. |