From gamedaily.com:

Nintendo of America sent word today that it’s partnered with MENC: The National Association for Music Education in an effort to "inspire students and promote an active appreciation for music." MENC will aid Nintendo in getting Wii Music integrated in school curricula in 51 cities across the nation.

"The goal of Wii Music is to inspire people of all ages to enjoy music," said Cammie Dunaway, Nintendo of America’s executive vice president of Sales & Marketing. "By partnering with educators and bringing Wii Music into their classrooms, we hope to give students a memorable, hands-on experience that helps them discover their own creative voice."

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