Why Join NAfME

If you are a current, future or retired music educator, or a music education advocate, NAfME is where you belong! Join now to connect with our more than 58,000 members advancing music education while teaching millions of students nationwide and around the world.

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MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES

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Active Teacher Membership

For individuals engaged in music teaching, supervision, or administration as a primary, full-time career.

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MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

NAfME Membership Benefits

Here’s your chance to join the professional network that will help you succeed in the classroom and your career! Questions about benefits? Contact memberservices@nafme.org.

*Collegiate and associate memberships do not include the right to vote in NAfME elections. Associate membership does not include membership in a state music education association.

April 25, 11:00 AM ET to 4:00 PM ET. Fourth annual General Music Virtual Mini-Conference.

MEET OUR MEMBERS

Antoine Dolberry
Antoine Dolberry
P.S. 103 Hector Fontanez School
Bronx, New York
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Coty Raven Morris
Portland State University
Portland, Oregon
Emery Warnock
Emery Warnock
Piedmont University
Demorest, Georgia
March 2026 Music Educators Journal
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