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Invest in the Next Generation

Music educators shape more than music. They shape confidence, creativity, connection, and opportunity. Your support strengthens the educators teaching students today and helps prepare the next generation to lead and inspire.

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120 Years of National Impact on Music Education

NAfME is a collaborative community that supports music educators and advocates for equitable access to music education. Through advocacy, professional learning, research, and partnerships with state music education associations, we strengthen the people and systems that make music possible in classrooms nationwide.

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OUR REACH

57,000+

Music educators and future educators represented nationwide

120 Years

Advancing music education  in the United States

1,900+

Tri-M^® Music Honor Society  chapters

FUNDING PRIORITIES

Your support strengthens music education today, prepares tomorrow’s educators, and expands opportunities across communities.

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Advocate for Music Education

Help educators and advocates advance policies that protect and strengthen music education.

Empower Music Educators

Expand professional learning, publications, resources, and leadership opportunities for music educators.

Invest in the Future of the Profession

Support collegiate members and emerging educators preparing to lead the profession.

Advance Music Education Research

Invest in research and teacher education that inform teaching, policy, and practice.

Strengthen Music Education Locally

Build the leadership, advocacy, and capacity of affiliated state music education associations.

Music Changed Everything

Behind every school ensemble, music classroom, and student discovering their voice is an educator who made that experience possible.

Testimonials

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“Every student deserves access to a space where they feel seen, supported, and capable of growth through the arts. We can help them get there.”

—Allie Dombkowski, South Carolina music educator and NAfME member
“It’s important that teachers get support to do their jobs well and that students continue to have access to music education courses and ensembles taught by highly skilled instructors.”

—Debbie Martinez, Nebraska music educator and NAfME member
“I believe every child should have access to music education. I love that ALF provides a community where I can strategize and plan effective advocacy work."

—Rob Lyda, Alabama music educator and NAfME member

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