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VOTE IN NAfME ELECTIONS

NAfME Members, Cast Your Vote Through February 12

Meet the candidates for 2026–2028 NAfME National President-Elect, for 2026–2028 North Central Division, Southern Division, and Western Division President-Elect, and 2026–2027 NAfME Eastern Division President-Elect. Cast your vote through February 12.

EVENTS & PROFESSIONAL LEARNING

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MEET OUR MEMBERS

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Courtney Kaiser-Sandler
Interlochen Center for the Arts
Traverse City, Michigan
Tina Bennett
Tina Bennett
Pennsylvania Music Educators Association
Clarion, Pennsylvania
David Hedgecoth
David M. Hedgecoth
Ohio State University
Columbus, Ohio

COMMUNITY & GROUPS

NAfME Connect

Join the conversations on our online community exclusively for NAfME members

State Music Education Associations

Connect with the family of NAfME state music education associations.

Societies & Councils

Learn about these leadership groups within NAfME that serve members in specific areas of music education

Committees

Groups designated by the National Executive Board to collaborate on special interest or action areas

STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES

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Music In Our Schools Month®

Promote music education during the annual celebration in March

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Tri-M® Music Honor Society

The only national honor society for student musicians

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Composition Competitions

Annual programs to encourage and recognize student composers

Careers in Music Education

Want to teach music? Advance your career in the classroom? Post a job?
Check out the NAfME Career Center resources.

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NAfME Advocacy

NAfME supports music educators and students at the federal, state, and local levels to educate elected officials and other key decision makers about the impact and importance of music education programs.

Support NAfME

NAfME, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, welcomes your support as we work to preserve access to music education for all students. Donations provide funding to address the challenges facing music educators today.

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