North American Coalition for Community Music

 

The director of the Center for Lifelong Music Making is one of the founders of the North American Coalition for Community Music (NACCM).  

VISION:

 

NACCM will be a catalyst in enhancing quality of life in communities and societies by advancing active lifelong music participation among all people.

 

MISSION:

 

To advance community music in North America, NACCM will:

 

Act

Initiate innovative practices and programs

Broaden the base of community music practitioners

Deepen and expand knowledge and understanding of community music

Align

Facilitate dialog and promote the exchange of information

Build bridges and partnerships

Foster common commitments among organizations and individuals

Advocate

Raise awareness of the power and possibilities of community music

Transform the culture of institutions and organizations

Inform and influence policy makers