Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Access (DEIA)

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Chance the Rapper’s Redemption: Hip-Hop as a Lifeline for Neurodivergent Music Education

Chance the Rapper’s Redemption Hip-Hop as a Lifeline for Neurodivergent Music Education By NAfME Members José Valentino Ruiz, Ph.D. and Andrew Wang A Mic Drop Moment: Chance’s Revelation When Chance…

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Reframing and Reimagining Choir Festival Repertoire

Reframing and Reimagining Choir Festival Repertoire Thoughts Going beyond Traditional Adjudicated Performances By Darlene Machacon This article originally appeared in Tactus, spring/summer issue (2025). Permission to reprint is granted by the Western Region American…

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Creating Spaces and On-Ramps: Welcoming Every Musician in the Classroom

Creating Spaces and On-Ramps Welcoming Every Musician in the Classroom By Shane Colquhoun, Chair of the NAfME Council for Innovations, Alabama State University In the fast-evolving landscape of the 21st century,…

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Higher Education at a Turning Point: Policy Shifts Shaping the Future of Dance Education 

Higher Education at a Turning Point Policy Shifts Shaping the Future of Dance Education  Amanda Karhuse’s Policy Update from the National Dance Education Organization’s (NDEO) 2025 National Conference By Amber…

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Missing Voices: A Research Agenda for Music Education Admissions Practices

Missing Voices A Research Agenda for Music Education Admissions Practices By Ann Marie Stanley This article first appeared in the February 2025 issue of Journal of Music Teacher Education (JMTE).…

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The Lived Experiences of Black Undergraduate Music Education Students in Predominantly White Schools of Music

We Wear the Mask The Lived Experiences of Black Undergraduate Music Education Students in Predominantly White Schools of Music By NAfME Member Quinton D. Parker This article first appeared in…

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Resonating Rhythms: Building Empathy and Growth through Music

Resonating Rhythms Building Empathy and Growth through Music By Angela Kelly | Music Educator, Creative Music Room Music educators often face a pair of familiar challenges: limited class time and…

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What Sly Stone Can Teach Us about Music Production Education

What Sly Stone Can Teach Us about Music Production Education By NAfME Member José Valentino Ruiz, Ph.D. Sly Stone is often remembered for his radical stage presence and his role…

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Recognizing and Addressing Bias in Repertoire Choices for Music Educators

Recognizing and Addressing Bias in Repertoire Choices for Music Educators Part Four of a Four-Part Series  By NAfME Member Roque Diaz, Member of the NAfME Equity Committee Read parts one,…

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Embracing Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Access (DEIA) in the Audition Process

Embracing Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Access (DEIA) in the Audition Process  Part Three of a Four-Part Series By NAfME Member Roque Diaz, Member of the NAfME Equity Committee Read parts…

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