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Artistry in Art Song

Artistry in Art Song A Seven-Step Process By NAfME Member Liza Forrester Kelly This is sponsored by Schmidt Vocal Arts, sponsor of the 2019 Tri-M® Music Honor Society Chapter of…

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Guitar Class in the Volunteer State

Guitar Class in the Volunteer State Number 31: The State of Tennessee By Thomas Amoriello, Jr. NAfME Council for Guitar Education Chair Just south of Nashville, Allison Cowan created the…

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Increasing Diversity and Equity in K–12 Ensemble Repertoire

Programming Diversity Increasing Diversity and Equity in K–12 Ensemble Repertoire By NAfME Member Mary Lynn Doherty, Ph.D. Northern Illinois University   Essential Question: If we believe our curriculum can reflect…

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The Key to a Successful First Year

The Key to a Successful First Year By NAfME Member Marissa Guarriello This article first appeared on the F-flat Magazine blog. “The greatest use of a life is to spend…

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Guitar Class in the Palmetto State

Guitar Class in the Palmetto State Number 30: The State of South Carolina By Thomas Amoriello, Jr. NAfME Council for Guitar Education Chair In this edition of “50 States of…

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Maximizing the Interdependence of the Artistic Processes

Maximizing the Interdependence of the Artistic Processes Putting It All Together  By NAfME Member Dr. Johanna J. Siebert Multiple workshops, in-services, and sessions have been held detailing and explaining the…

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Creative Expression through Free Improvisation

Creative Expression through Free Improvisation  Increase Creativity, Connection, and Communication  By NAfME member Carole Ott Coelho and Tadeu Coelho Free improvisation has been shown to increase creativity, connection, and communication…

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Isolating and Attacking Musical Phrases for Accuracy

Do You Hear What I Hear? Isolating and Attacking Musical Phrases for Accuracy  By NAfME Member Lori Schwartz Reichl  This article was originally published in the February 2019 teacher edition…

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Guitar Class in the Natural State

Guitar Class in the Natural State Number 29: The State of Arkansas By Thomas Amoriello, Jr. NAfME Council for Guitar Education Chair During the 50 States of Guitar Class Series…

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Instrumental Compositions for Special Learners and Friends

Instrumental Compositions for Special Learners and Friends Three Lessons for Immersion Settings   By NAfME Members Michele Kaschub and Janice Smith   Students with special learning needs are often included…

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