Generation Next at the 2012 NAMM Show 

The NAMM Foundation has extended an invitation to all college and post- graduate students with music business or music education majors to be a part of the Generation Next program.

The program offers professional development sessions and networking opportunities to help launch your career in the music products industry.  This is a rare opportunity for music product and music education industry college students to attend the NAMM Show, as it is a ‘trade only’ event.

“Our goal in bringing these young professionals to the NAMM Show is to provide them with educational tools, trade insight, and networking opportunities, as well as mentor the best and brightest students who may one day become the future leaders of our industry,” said NAMM President and CEO Joe Lamond.

Highlights of the program will include:

• Sessions for first-time or returning students of Generation Next Breakout sessions will focus on networking, navigating the NAMM Show floor and making industry connections
• Motivational session led by Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser of Attitude Concepts, Inc. to help students launch their first career job search
• Sit-downs with industry professionals representing various segments of the industry including start-up  companies, nonprofit organizations, manufacturers, product reps and artist relations
• Sessions that provide students with tools to start a career, featuring a panel of human resources professionals from NAMM Member companies with an overview of interview techniques and etiquette along with a speed interviewing clinic
• Access to Music Education Days sessions including  clinics by John Jacobson, also known as “Mr. Double Dream Hands” and the Canadian Brass “Quintet” and the National Show Choir champions, “Masquerade”

 Registration is free before January 5, 2012. After that date, badges for the 2012 NAMM Show will include a $25 late registration fee. Attendees will be responsible for their travel to the NAMM Show and other related expenses.

 For housing information please visit http://www.namm.org/thenammshow/2012/hotels

For more information about the NAMM Show please visit http://www.namm.org/thenammshow

Meet Our Generation Next Steering Committee

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Dr. Bob Barstow, State University of New York, Oneonta

 Courtney Blankenship, Western Illinois University

Daniel Cronk, Ferris State University

Keith Hatschek, University of the Pacific

Dr. James Payne, University of Nebraska Kearney

Dr. Ted Piechocinski, Indiana State University

Rey Sanchez, University of Miami

Dr. Sandy Schaefer, Chadron State College

Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser, Attitude Concepts