2026 Call for Nominations: Journal of General Music Education

2026 Call for Nominations:

Journal of General Music Education Editorial Committee

NAfME’s Journal of General Music Education (JGME) is a peer-reviewed online journal that publishes practitioner-focused articles that describe successful practices, share teaching strategies and/or materials, suggest new ideas, or analyze issues of concern to professionals exploring the influence and impact of general music education across the lifespan. JGME’s focus includes articles and columns on gender inclusivity, culturally responsive pedagogy, social-emotional learning, technology, aligning with standards, multilingual teaching, and other contemporary areas of inquiry.

Request for applications for two (2) members of the JGME Editorial Committee (2026–2032)

The Journal of General Music Education is seeking nominations for two (2) members of the editorial committee. The member of the editorial committee will begin duties on July 1, 2026, and continue through June 30, 2032.

Qualifications 

• Be a professional educator at the PreK–12 level or in higher education who is committed to excellence in the teaching and scholarship of general music at any level of instruction across the lifespan.
• Have expertise in editing and reviewing academic articles/papers and be able to commit the necessary time to carry out the duties of the position—including reviewing 2 to 4 articles per publication cycle (every three months).
• Have research/articles/columns published in peer-reviewed journals of the same scope and level as

Application

• Provide a letter indicating your interest in the position, including a statement that you can fulfill the duties required of the position.
• Provide a CV that characterizes your qualifications for the position.
• Obtain three letters of support—sent directly to Kendra Kay Friar, JGME Academic Editor—from nationally recognized individuals, colleagues, or mentors in music education, early childhood education, or teacher education.
• Verify that your NAfME membership is and will be current as of July 1, 2026. 

Send the above items via email by March 1, 2026, to Kendra Kay Friar, kkfriar@comcast.net.