The MusicEdNow team is an cross-industry committee joined by a common goal to help music teachers navigate the challenges facing music programs. It was formed in 2020. It is made up of industry and teaching professionals Nick Averwater (
Amro Music, Memphis, TN), James Weaver (Director of Performing Arts and Sports,
National Federation of High School Associations), Bob Morrison (Director,
Arts Ed NJ; CEO,
Quadrant Research), Marcia Neel (Senior Director of Education, Yamaha; President,
Music Education Consultants Inc.), Tyler Swick (
Robert and Sandy Ellis Elementary School, Henderson, NV), Barry Trobaugh (Director of Bands,
Munford High School, Munford, TN) and Lisa MacDonald (Director of Marketing,
Yamaha).
