Educational Topics

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Group Improvisation in the Choral Rehearsal

Group Improvisation in the Choral Rehearsal Three Improvisation Paradigms By NAfME Member Christopher L. Clark, PhD Chris Clark presented on “Group Improvisation in the Choral Rehearsal” during the NAfME 2021…

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Modelling Growth in the Music Classroom

Modelling Growth in the Music Classroom By NAfME Member Ian W. Miller Ian W. Miller presented on “Modelling Growth in the Music Classroom” during the NAfME 2021 PreK–12 Learning Collaborative…

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Six Distinguished Conductors to Lead the 2021 NAfME All-National Honor Ensembles

For Immediate Release Media Contact: Kristen Rencher 571-323-5898 KristenR@nafme.org Six Distinguished Conductors to Lead the 2021 NAfME All-National Honor Ensembles The Nation’s Top High School Musicians to Perform in Six…

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Has Your Flame Burned Out or Have You (Temporarily) Lost Your Spark? 

Has Your Flame Burned Out or Have You (Temporarily) Lost Your Spark? Reflect with a Promise to Reignite! By NAfME Members Lori Schwartz Reichl and Jenny L. Neff “At times…

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Tips and Techniques for Student-Centered Learning

Sharing the Baton Tips and Techniques for Student-Centered Learning By NAfME Members Laura Kitchel and Aaron T. Wacker Laura Kitchel and Aaron T. Wacker presented on “Sharing the Baton: Student-Centered…

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Developing Our Musicianship as Music Educators

Developing Our Musicianship as Music Educators By NAfME Member Christopher H. Fashun, Assistant Professor of Music, Hope College Christopher H. Fashun presented on “Afro-Brazilian Drumming for K–8 General Music” during…

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Telling Stories with Music! Words! Opera!

Telling Stories with Music! Words! Opera! by Margaret “Meg” Ozaki Graves, sponsored by Opera Theatre of Saint Louis “[Music! Words! Opera!] is about something very basic: the human need to…

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Step-By-Step Songbook: Connecting Students’ Home and School Musical Experiences

Step-By-Step Songbook:  Connecting Students’ Home and School Musical Experiences By NAfME Member Christa Jones Christa Jones presented on “Student Voices: Celebrating Your School’s Music and Culture” during the NAfME 2021…

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Teaching the Core Arts Standards through Modern Band

Teaching the Core Arts Standards through Modern Band The “New” Standards Are Not So New Anymore By NAfME Member Bryan Powell Bryan Powell presented on “Teaching the Core Arts Standards…

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Beyond the School Year: Why Music Camp Makes a Difference 

Beyond the School Year Why Music Camp Makes a Difference  By NAfME Member Amy K. Miller, sponsored by NAfME Corporate member Opera Theatre of Saint Louis As the current, unprecedented…

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