40 Under 40 — Nominate a Deserving Music Educator Today!
Yamaha wants to recognize and celebrate the top 40 music educators under 40 years old. Nominate an exceptional music teacher today!
** Nominations for the 2025 Yamaha “40 Under 40” is now closed. **
Do you know a young music educator who inspires students, colleagues and the community? Someone who oversees a program that is continually growing and improving?
Nominate them now to be recognized and celebrated as one of the top 40 music educators under the age of 40!
Yamaha is an active advocate for music education, and we want to empower music educators and help them strengthen their programs in any way we can.
“40 Under 40” is the latest part of this advocacy. This program will recognize and celebrate innovative and impactful music teachers under the age of 40 who are doing extraordinary things in their classrooms or programs. These music education leaders will be the ones to watch in 2023 and beyond.
Eligibility Requirements
Music educators — any grade level, public or private schools, private music instructors — can be nominated by students, parents, other teachers or administrators, and mentors. No self-nominations are allowed.
Nominations will be accepted from October 1 to November 1, 2024.
Nominated educators should have the following characteristics:
- Action — How does the nominee take proactive actions to build a stronger music program?
- Courage — How has the nominee implemented bold, new ideas in their program?
- Creativity — In what ways did the nominee realize plans and ideas with originality and resilience?
- Growth — How has the nominee established, grown or improved music education in their community?
- Must be under 40 years old on March 31, 2025.
Please click here for the nomination form. In addition to providing information about the nominee, you must tell us in 500 words how the nominee embodies the characteristics above.
Benefits to 40 Under 40 Educators
Music educators who are selected for the “40 Under 40” program will receive national recognition for the positive impact their work has on their schools and communities.
Key Dates and Deadlines
- October 1: nominating period opens
- November 1: nominating period closes
- December: selected educators will be notified
- February 2025: The 2025 “40 Under 40” educators will be announced
Contact
For information or questions about the Yamaha “40 Under 40” program, please email educators@yamaha.com.
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* If fewer than 40 nominees are selected, or if any selected nominees decline such nomination, fewer than 40 individuals may be features in our annual “40 Under 40” article. Yamaha Corporation of America reserves the right to select alternate nominees if a selected nominee is unable, unwilling, or otherwise ineligible to participate in this Program. Nominees must be willing to be featured in this Program, provide image(s) to Yamaha, and sign a release agreement. All decisions by Yamaha are final. Nominations are used solely for the purpose of identifying suitable teachers to be profiled in the “40 Under 40” Program. Your information will not be shared, sold, or added to any marketing database. Nominations are good for only the current Nomination Period and will be not retained for any future “40 Under 40” program. Please see our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use for additional details.
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