<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[National Music Museum]]></title><description><![CDATA[The mission of the National Music Museum is to explore, enjoy, and preserve the world of musical instruments. ]]></description><link>https://www.nmmusd.org/notes</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 23:55:59 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.nmmusd.org/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Join us for an Evening with Rachel Barton Pine, Antonio Stradivari, and Jacob Stainer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Internationally acclaimed violinist Rachel Barton Pine will bring centuries of history to life in an unforgettable concert on October 17th at Aalfs Auditorium in Vermillion, SD.]]></description><link>https://www.nmmusd.org/nmm-notes/join-us-for-an-evening-with-rachel-barton-pine-antonio-stradivari-and-jacob-stainer</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a5149f44edfc4e4ec456b3f</guid><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 19:49:34 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8fed55_30cc239773774ca8b1bfc773117a57f9~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>National Music Museum</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[National Music Museum Opens Special Exhibition “Of Thee I Sing: Origin, Heritage and Patriotism” to Celebrate America 250]]></title><description><![CDATA[Experience America’s story through the musical instruments that helped shape our nation. “Of Thee I Sing: Origin, Heritage and Patriotism” explores instruments from Native traditions, colonial America, immigrant makers and patriotic artistry to see how music is reflected in the diverse paths that formed the United States.
 
Join us as we approach America’s 250th birthday, and consider your own origin, heritage and patriotic story.]]></description><link>https://www.nmmusd.org/nmm-notes/national-music-museum-opens-special-exhibition-of-thee-i-sing-origin-heritage-and-patriotism-to</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69bac64e030129ae08d7b56b</guid><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 16:06:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8fed55_348e8244cbd04aad8523c92e9b592e73~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>National Music Museum</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[National Music Museum Named Finalist for USA TODAY 10Best Best Music Museum Award]]></title><description><![CDATA[Public voting open January 12 – February 9 Vermillion, SD — The National Music Museum at the University of South Dakota has been named a finalist for USA TODAY 10Best’s “Best Music Museum,” placing Vermillion on the national stage alongside the country’s most respected cultural institutions. The nomination was made by a panel of experts and USA TODAY 10Best editors, who select museums from across the nation based on excellence, visitor experience, and cultural impact. Final rankings will be...]]></description><link>https://www.nmmusd.org/nmm-notes/national-music-museum-named-finalist-for-usa-today-10best-best-music-museum-award</link><guid isPermaLink="false">696907203e23fce2936f873b</guid><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 15:31:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8fed55_8e9b5706ba1b4b2b8856173f378a2bc8~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>National Music Museum</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Registration is now open for the 2026 AMIS conference at the National Music Museum in Vermillion, South Dakota, to be held May 27 – 30, 2026. ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Registration is now open for the 2026 AMIS conference at the National Music Museum in Vermillion, South Dakota, to be held May 27 – 31, 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.nmmusd.org/nmm-notes/registration-is-now-open-for-the-2026-amis-conference</link><guid isPermaLink="false">694ac24f96b8464a03b96c48</guid><pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2025 18:50:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ce671b_f329038675fa47a9a41853f5d82bebd0~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>National Music Museum</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Happened to the First Electric Piano?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Emma, from emmaspianorepairs.com and @Emmarepairs on YouTube and Instagram, found a rare Vivi-Tone Clavier early electric piano...]]></description><link>https://www.nmmusd.org/nmm-notes/what-happened-to-the-first-electric-piano</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6942c95533c5123904ed5509</guid><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 21:42:01 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8fed55_f412ec3fe4fc4aa5b5a9789a0b69a308~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>National Music Museum</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Join us for an Evening with Rachel Barton Pine, Antonio Stradivari, and Jacob Stainer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Internationally acclaimed violinist Rachel Barton Pine will bring centuries of history to life in an unforgettable concert on Wednesday, December 3rd at Aalfs Auditorium in Vermillion, SD.]]></description><link>https://www.nmmusd.org/nmm-notes/tickets-now-available-for-an-evening-with-rachel-barton-pine-antonio-stradivari-and-jacob-stainer</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68f0052160ceb7e0d1fdbdf6</guid><category><![CDATA[News & Press]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 21:23:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8fed55_30cc239773774ca8b1bfc773117a57f9~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>National Music Museum</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Notice of Dr. Margaret "Peggy" Downie Banks Passing]]></title><description><![CDATA[It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our friend and colleague, Dr. Margaret Downie Banks.]]></description><link>https://www.nmmusd.org/nmm-notes/notice-of-dr-margaret-peggy-downie-banks-passing</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68c04317fbd588db6f66008e</guid><category><![CDATA[News & Press]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2025 15:34:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8fed55_befa8e2b314d4c1aa28a535427b9e458~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>National Music Museum</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[In the Mood: ]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NMM recently accepted a donation that tells part of the 50-plus years of history surrounding the inception of Yamaha professional trumpets in the US...]]></description><link>https://www.nmmusd.org/nmm-notes/in-the-mood</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68471e2a0dba6b78c4bb7626</guid><pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2025 21:44:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8fed55_b07e889681684b828f9654597998dfb6~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_778,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ana Sofia Silva</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Free and Reduced Admission Now Available at the National Music Museum]]></title><description><![CDATA[The National Music Museum (NMM) is proud to announce its participation in two nationwide access programs—Blue Star Museums and Museums for All—offering free and reduced admission to qualifying guests throughout the summer and beyond.]]></description><link>https://www.nmmusd.org/nmm-notes/free-and-reduced-admission-now-available-at-the-national-music-museum</link><guid isPermaLink="false">682f6e4ec53731f2be2072db</guid><pubDate>Thu, 22 May 2025 18:52:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8fed55_81bb12fe73994ece9b596f4ac0f89f62~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_538,h_405,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>National Music Museum</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[​New Acquisition Alert! Two Early Trombones ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two interesting German trombones of early manufacture made their way into the NMM collections: a bass slide trombone by Robert Schopper...]]></description><link>https://www.nmmusd.org/nmm-notes/new-acquisition-alert-two-early-trombones</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67d45889a54aa18ac2d99b96</guid><pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2025 19:19:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8fed55_d257dff6546041f387df760efe95575e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ana Sofia Silva</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[National Music Museum Receives Major Gift from T. Denny Sanford]]></title><description><![CDATA[The National Music Museum (NMM) is excited to announce a $1 million gift from South Dakota philanthropist and businessman T. Denny Sanford.]]></description><link>https://www.nmmusd.org/nmm-notes/national-music-museum-receives-major-gift-from-t-denny-sanford</link><guid isPermaLink="false">680809d46b6532964c7fb101</guid><category><![CDATA[News & Press]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2025 15:58:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8fed55_d3ab0f454b324503b347a122bf9286a6~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_349,h_409,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>National Music Museum</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[National Music Museum’s April Discovery Saturday: An Organ Extravaganza!]]></title><description><![CDATA[The National Music Museum (NMM) invites guests to a unique and educational experience at its Organ Extravaganza during Discovery Saturday...]]></description><link>https://www.nmmusd.org/nmm-notes/national-music-museum-s-april-discovery-saturday-an-organ-extravaganza</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67ed58f8f9329bec87ae7bbc</guid><pubDate>Wed, 02 Apr 2025 16:03:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8fed55_5ad15a7746e94ba5bd04c5617bc58f01~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ash Micheel</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Viola Making at The National Music Museum: A Unique Workshop for Luthiers Offered This Summer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Workshop for Luthiers Offered This Summer at the NMM]]></description><link>https://www.nmmusd.org/nmm-notes/viola-making-at-the-national-music-museum-a-unique-workshop-for-luthiers-offered-this-summer</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67d44a0fa54aa18ac2d96b3b</guid><pubDate>Fri, 14 Mar 2025 15:58:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8fed55_a565bddc9fcf4246be0868964881a227~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_593,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ash Micheel</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trumpets and Other High Brass Series Now Complete!]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Private Treasure Turned Public: Working with the Joe R. and Joella F. Utley Collection of High Brass Instruments]]></description><link>https://www.nmmusd.org/nmm-notes/celebrate-women-s-history-at-the-national-music-museum-s-discovery-saturday-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67cf52389ada70fa657a9412</guid><pubDate>Mon, 10 Mar 2025 18:34:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8fed55_93f8fe30e574463f9f2b73538b41fcd6~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sabine Klaus, PhD</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celebrate Women's History at the National Music Museum's Discovery Saturday ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saturday, March 1, marks the start of Women’s History Month and Discovery Saturday at the National Music Museum (NMM) in Vermillion, SD....]]></description><link>https://www.nmmusd.org/nmm-notes/celebrate-women-s-history-at-the-national-music-museum-s-discovery-saturday</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67c0997710139ef6746aa91e</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Feb 2025 19:34:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8fed55_fe368999e05142cda05db30cfd7567b8~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_480,h_364,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ash Micheel</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Italian Cultural Institute of Chicago Partners with National Music Museum to Showcase Italian Musicians in Two Special Concerts ]]></title><description><![CDATA[The National Music Museum’s prestigious collection of fine instruments will be on stage during two NMM Live!  concerts this fall. 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