NAfME NEWS

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Building Bridges
NAfME Back to School Resources for the 2006–2007 School Year
Back to School with NAfME
Now available online: the latest issue of Music Educators Journal. Cover art for June 2026 issue.
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STATE ADVOCACY RESOURCES

Download the MAESTRO Act Toolkit to Get Started Today!

The toolkit includes model legislation framework, a strategic advocacy plan, and a shareable infographic—all designed to help advocates across the country push for equitable access to high-quality arts education in their states.

Featured Resources

Search for teacher’s guides, lesson plans, advocacy resources, research reports, and more.

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EVENTS & PROFESSIONAL LEARNING

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Collegiate Chapter Leadership Training 2026
NAfME Collegiate Kickoff Week, September 14–18, 2026
Collegiate Kickoff Week 2026
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MEET OUR MEMBERS

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Tonya N. Suggs
 Wake Forest Community Youth Orchestra   
Raleigh, North Carolina
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Lauren Torres Lambert
The Hartt School Music Education Adjunct Professor
Newington, Connecticut
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Larry R. Blocher
School of Music Troy University
Birmingham, Alabama

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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