CAMMO Brochure

The deafening shockof explosions

the ping of rifle bulletsor the hammering

of automatic weaponsover the anguished cryof wounded comrades

are some of the soundsof modern war.

There are also othersounds.

Troops today,like warriors of every era,

use music to copewith the stress of battle.

Troops today, like warriors of every era, use music to cope with the stress of battle.

The Center for American Military Music Opportunities is a nonprofit organized under IRS 501 (c) (3).

2121 Eisenhower Avenue, Suite 200Alexandria, VA 22314

Telephone: 703-518-3162

www.cammomusic.org

What is C*A*M*M*O?The Center for American Military Music Opportunities, C*A*M*M*O, is an innovative 501(c) 3 organization who serves U.S. military members and veterans, including the National Guard and Reserves, using a unique combination of music-based therapy, outreach and development.

We have three goals:

Create therapeutic programs utilizing evidence-based music therapy for service members and veterans with traumatic brain injuries, post-traumatic stress and other service-connect health issues.

Train and educate service members and veterans in music industry and related job skills.

Develop commercial opportunities for service members and veterans who are top-notch music artists and who want to pursue a professional music career.

Music TherapyNeurologic research has demonstrated the impact music has on the human brain and validates its use as a therapeutic tool. Music therapy can profoundly reduce stress, anxiety and depression, can help manage pain, and

can stimulate brain activity impaired by traumatic injury. We work with board-certified music therapists to design creative treatment approaches and unique therapeutic programming delivered in a variety of formats. We’re proud to be sponsoring the first portable music therapy program available to veterans.

We’re positioning C*A*M*M*O* to become the premier music therapy services provider for American service members and veterans.

Development-Outreach Success in any career field not only depends on developing one’s craft and technical abilities, but on having access to successful mentors. C*A*M*M*O has built close partnerships with leaders in the music industry, including Sony, Universal and MTV, as well as television (ABC, NBC, CNN, PBS). Through these and other partnerships with local, regional and national productions and events, C*A*M*M*O has placed service members and veterans in a variety of industry-related opportunities; for example:

Musicians (including headline and supporting acts)

Stage and production managers Music directors and arrangers Audio and production engineers Production assistants and coordinators Casting directors

We also work with colleges that offer recording and video curricula, to place our program participants in internships.

Mission One Voice (M*O*V)Through our affiliate Mission One Voice (M*O*V) initiative we jointly have produced “A-list” artists and events, as well as hands-on opportunities for service members and veterans who train through our programs. By providing a therapeutic outlet as well as a chance for industry professionals to discover and work with our talent, Mission One Voice serves as a vetted opportunity for industry celebrities, networks, record labels, motion picture studios and sponsors.

Would you like to support C*A*M*M*O’S mission?Donations in cash or “in-kind” provide the foundation for our programs. Please visit our web site for more information on how you can help through monetary donations or by helping to underwrite specific programs, purchase musical instruments, sponsor-a-veteran, and more. Find everything you need at www.cammomusic.org.