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The Spirit of the Season: Free Holiday Musical

The Spirit of the Season Free A Cappella Holiday Musical Sponsored by the Association of International Barbershop Quartet Champions (AIC) FREE A Cappella Holiday Musical – December 19, 2020, 7:30…

In the World of Trauma-Informed Education: “Trust Is Not a Trick”​

In the World of Trauma-Informed Education: “Trust Is Not a Trick” By NAfME Member David Knott The original article first appeared on David Knott’s blog. Our students want to feel…

Eight of Ten GRAMMY Music Educator Finalists for 2021 Are NAfME Members

Eight of Ten GRAMMY Music Educator Finalists for 2021 Are NAfME Members Jeffrey Murdock was named the 2021 GRAMMY Music Educator Award honoree. The Recording Academy and the GRAMMY Museum® announced ten…

Music Teaching and Learning during COVID-19 and Beyond

Music Teaching and Learning during COVID-19 and Beyond Seeking Professional Satisfaction and Continuing to Teach By NAfME Member Mara E. Culp and Rachel Roberts  The events of 2020 altered education…

552 Students from 50 States and Territories to Perform in National Online Concert during Music In Our Schools Month®

For Immediate Release Contact: Kristen Rencher at NAfME kristenr@nafme.org or (571) 323-5898 552 Students from 50 States and Territories to Perform in National Online Concert during Music In Our Schools…

The Gift of Musical Language

The Gift of Musical Language It’s a “Sign” of Service amid Uncertain Times By NAfME Member Lori Schwartz Reichl This article was originally published in December 2020 for Saint Bernard…

What Is Music Licensing and Why Is It Important for a Music Career?

What Is Music Licensing and Why Is It Important for a Music Career? By Shane Whalen, sponsored by International Songwriting Competition Simply put, music licensing has become one of the…

Music, Encoded: How a Bit of Programming Can Become a Teacher’s Secret Superpower

Music, Encoded How a Bit of Programming Can Become a Teacher’s Secret Superpower By NAfME Member Krisztina Mathe Over the course of a few months, education as we know it…

3 Tips for Teaching Music Online, From Teachers College, Columbia University

3 Tips for Teaching Music Online, From Teachers College, Columbia University Sponsored by Teachers College, Columbia University Master of Arts in Music and Music Education The COVID-19 pandemic has changed…

“Tossing” around Lesson Ideas That Maximize Student Engagement

“Tossing” around Lesson Ideas That Maximize Student Engagement By NAfME Member Theresa Iacarino Baltimore County Public Schools–Cromwell Valley Magnet Elementary School Toss a colorful dancing scarf in the air, and…