Program Development

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I Lost My Wind Ensemble . . . And Saved My Music Program

I Lost My Wind Ensemble . . . And Saved My Music Program By NAfME Member Christian Robinson Presenting I Lost My Wind Ensemble . . . And Saved My Music…

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Starting Your Music Suite Right

Starting Your Music Suite Right A New Construction and Renovation Resource By Whitney B. Winkels, sponsored by Wenger Corporation  Designing the perfect music space can seem overwhelming, but you don’t…

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From One End to the Next: Will We Be Ready?

From One End to the Next Will We Be Ready? By NAfME Member Dr. Lori Schwartz Reichl “Don’t wait until you are ready to take action. Instead, take action, to…

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Recruiting with a Twist

Recruiting with a Twist 5 Student-Centered Marketing Strategies to Grow Your Program  By NAfME Members Theresa Hoover and Angela Ammerman Whether you are worried about having enough numbers to maintain…

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A Pathway to Perpetual Purpose and Pride

Sharing Stories about Ourselves  By NAfME Members Lori Schwartz Reichl and Jonathan Grantham Have you ever asked someone a question—or have been asked a question—and were disappointed when the inquiry…

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Tips and Tricks for Building Music Programs in Rural Areas

Tips and Tricks for Building Music Programs in Rural Areas How to Maintain a Rigorous Music Program By NAfME Member Christopher L. Clark, PhD Chris Clark presented on “Tips and…

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Creating Meaningful Music Programs in Rural Settings

Creating Meaningful Music Programs in Rural Settings Ideas to Build and Strengthen Your Music Program By NAfME Members Chris Harper and DaShaun McGee  Chris Harper and DaShaun McGee presented on…

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Post-COVID: Considerations in Choosing a Summer Music Camp

Post-COVID: Considerations in Choosing a Summer Music Camp By NAfME Member Jenny L. Neff In 2019, I wrote a blog post entitled “Considerations in Choosing a Summer Music Camp.” While…

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Spring Forward . . . Remotely, When Necessary

Spring Forward . . . Remotely, When Necessary Recognize the Importance of Recruiting ALL Students By NAfME Member Lori Schwartz Reichl A similar version of this article was originally published…

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A Prelude to Performance

A Prelude to Performance Instructional Methods for Introducing a Musical Selection  By NAfME Member Lori Schwartz Reichl This article was originally published in the February 2020 teacher edition of In Tune…

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