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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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Embedding Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Access (DEIA) in Repertoire Selection

Embedding Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Access (DEIA) in Repertoire Selection Striving for Representation  Part Two of a Four-Part Series  By NAfME Member Roque Diaz, Member of the NAfME Equity Committee…

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Music Education: A Place in Space

Music Education A Place in Space By NAfME Member Adrian Davis This article first appeared in the January 2025 issue of Teaching Music. Self-reflection can help us create a philosophy…

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Diversity in Classical Music

Diversity in Classical Music An Overview of the NBSO K–12 Music Keyword Equity Database  By Jazzmone Sutton, NAfME Senior Manager for State Advocacy and Equity Representation plays a crucial role…

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How an Organization’s Behavior Affects Student, Staff, and Community Interpretation

How an Organization’s Behavior Affects Student, Staff, and Community Interpretation An Educational Response to the New York Philharmonic By NAfME Member Lori Schwartz Reichl and Richard Roberts “I have always…

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Brazilian Pop: Shaping Global Music Ed

Brazilian Pop Shaping Global Music Ed By Beatriz Galatti Pedro and NAfME member José Valentino Ruiz, Ph.D. University of Florida “Brazilian Pop: Shaping Global Music Ed” presents a comprehensive exploration…

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A Place for Difficult Conversations

A Place for Difficult Conversations The Foundations of Music Education Classroom By Drew X Coles This blog is sponsored by NAfME Corporate member Teachers College, Columbia University Master of Arts…

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Dear Colleagues: Take Notice This Transgender Day of Visibility

Dear Colleagues: Take Notice This Transgender Day of Visibility  By NAfME Member Ær Queen Whenever someone asks what my job is, I get excited! I get to share that I…

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We See You, Sis! A Conversation of the Unique Experiences of Black Female Band Directors

We See You, Sis! A Conversation of the Unique Experiences of Black Female Band Directors By NAfME Members Tiffiny C. Reckley and Jennifer A. Theilacker Presented We See You, Sis!…

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Transgender Inclusivity in Schools: Easy, Necessary, and Life-Saving

Transgender Inclusivity in Schools Easy, Necessary, and Life-Saving By NAfME Members Ær Queen and Nicholas Prosini  Presented Just Gender: Pathways to Inclusivity in Music Classes at the “NAfME is ME!”…

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