A stage for young musicians. A celebration of academic excellence. A community that believes every student has something remarkable to offer.
Explore visual music books, interactive instruments, singing lessons, and learning activities for children—including children with special needs. Earn a NISMCAA Music Academy certificate after passing your course assessment.
Every talent matters. Celebrating students, schools, and academic excellence through music.
Explore local programs, school entries and the people leading the project.
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Anthem recordings: U.S. Navy Band (public domain). Nigeria: original NISMCAA arrangement.
We bring creativity and learning together, giving students, including children with special needs, the opportunity to perform, collaborate, and be recognized.
Read about the projectFrom the first note to the next academic milestone, NISMCAA gives schools a place to recognize their students.
Original school group performances and individual music presentations.
Explore music entries02Recognize achievement and celebrate the people who make learning possible.
Explore academic awards03Started in Nigeria in 2009. Growing to schools around the world.
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Sponsors and donors can help bring music, learning, and academic recognition to more school communities.
NISMCAA Founder Olushola John Adebowale outlines plans to expand the National Inter-School Music Competition and Academic Award to the US, UK, Canada, UAE and Ghana, starting with a US launch in Fall 2027.
Read more: NISMCAA Founder Unveils Global Expansion Plans, With US Launch Set for Fall 2027
NISMCAA’s 10th Edition is coming in 2027, bringing schools together for live music, academic recognition and inclusion.
Read more: NISMCAA 10th Edition: 2027 — Get Ready!
A new book from Olushola John Adebowale explores music, learning in Mathematics and English, and building stronger communities.
Read more: Coming Soon: "The Power of Music in Education" by Olushola John Adebowale (MC Confess)
NISMCAA Worldwide
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