Boulder, CO – January 25, 2015 – MakeMusic’s SmartMusic software was named “Best Student Reward Incentive” by School Band & Orchestra magazine at the 2015 NAMM music industry trade show in Anaheim, CA. The award was part of SBO’s Best Tools for Schools presentation at the NAMM Idea Center.

Pictured left to right above are Sonia Bertek (MakeMusic director of marketing), Mike Lawson (SBO executive director), and Giovanna Cruz (MakeMusic education services specialist)

“Given that SmartMusic for the iPad won SBO’s Best Concert Band/Orchestra Teaching Tool last year, we were very pleasantly surprised to learn that SmartMusic was recognized again this year,” said Sonia Bertek, MakeMusic’s director of marketing. “Upon reflection, however, we’re honored that the judges perceive the success that SmartMusic offers as the best incentive – and reward – a student can receive. We couldn’t have said it better ourselves.”