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Best “Low-Lift” Chapter Activities for New and Establishing Tri-M® Chapters

Tri-M should be about more than meetings. Give students a reason to want to be involved!

Announcing Janine Campbell as NCAS Standards Review Project Manager

The National Coalition for Arts Standards (NCAS) is excited to introduce Janine Campbell as its new Standards Review Project Manager. As the central coordinator for the full National Arts Standards…

Acknowledgement to NAfME Society, Council, and Committee Members for Their Service, 2026

NAfME Societies, Councils, and Committees provide expert, committed leadership for all key areas of music education within the association.

What ESSA Waivers Could Mean for Music Education

Stay informed, read the waivers, and understand what is changing. Speak up about what those changes could mean to help strengthen music education in your schools and communities.

Building Bridges

Networking, leadership training, and music education advocacy were on the agenda for this past June’s NAfME Collegiate Leadership Advocacy Summit.

The First Five Minutes Matter More Than You Think

This post includes tips for welcoming students to lessons with suggestions that impact the first five minutes of lessons to get them off to a great start. It’s perfect for back-to-school!

Growing Confident Leaders

Young people thrive when adults create spaces where they feel safe to ask questions, take risks, encourage one another, and discover strengths they never knew they had.

Back to School with NAfME

Top Resources to Kickstart Your Back-to-School Season Explore our highlighted back-to-school resources below to support your year ahead. Whether you’re a seasoned educator or embarking on your first year as…

Proposed Tariff on Brass-Wind Instruments

A U.S. Department of Commerce proposal could raise the already-high cost of purchasing, repairing, and maintaining instruments used by school music programs nationwide. Here’s how you can take action to oppose this proposal.

Colleen Conway Is the Recipient of the 2026 NAfME Senior Researcher Award

Colleen Conway will be presented the NAfME Senior Researcher Award on October 2 at the 2026 Biennial NAfME Music Research and Teacher Education Conference in Long Beach, California.