2020 All-National Honor Ensembles

The NAfME All-National Honor Ensembles (ANHE) represent the top performing high school musicians in the United States. So much more than a musical showcase, the ANHE program is a comprehensive and educational experience. The 2020 ensembles will meet at the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, under the leadership of top conductors in the field of music education. Ensembles include: Modern Band, Guitar Ensemble, Mixed Choir, Symphony Orchestra, Concert Band, and Jazz Band. Deadline to apply: May 1.

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NAfME Elects Scott Sheehan 2020–2022 National President-Elect

For Immediate ReleaseContact: Catherina Hurlburtcatherinah@nafme.org or (571) 323-3395 National Association for Music Education Elects Scott Sheehan2020–2022 National President-Elect NAfME North Central, Southern, and Western Division Presidents-Elect Also Elected RESTON, VA (February 18, 2020)—On February 13, 2020, the National Association for Music Education (NAfME) announced the 2020–2022 National President-Elect, Scott Sheehan, elected by NAfME members. Scott Sheehan is the Director of Bands and Music Department Chairperson at the Hollidaysburg Area Senior High School in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania. He is also a consultant for strategic planning and association development. “My vision for music…

Music In Our Schools Month® 2020 Ideas for the Classroom

Music In Our Schools Month® 2020 Ideas for the Classroom Music Changes Lives By NAfME Member Elizabeth Caldwell This blog was first published on “Organized Chaos.” This year the NAfME Music In Our Schools Month® (MIOSM®) theme is “Music Changes Lives,” and I’m so excited to share some new ideas to celebrate! I’ve been celebrating Music In Our Schools Month with my classes for years, but this new theme has sparked some new ideas that I think will be inspiring for the whole school community. Because When I first saw the…

Yay Storytime! Musical Adventures with Children’s Picture Books, Part Three

Yay Storytime! Musical Adventures with Children’s Picture Books, Part Three By Thomas Amoriello Jr. NAfME Council for Guitar Education Chair Music can take you many places, and today with the assistance of authors and artists, we visit Paraguay and Harlem. Since the previous “Music in a Minuet” publications of “Yay Storytime! Musical Adventures with Children’s Picture Books” (Parts One and Two) there has been a continued positive social media reception. I am proud to share that the Illinois Music Education Association‘s state journal reprinted an edited version of the first…