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Jazz Teaching Tips for Classrooms and Ensembles

What’s your favorite jazz teaching tip for the classroom or ensemble? Three Music Educators Share Their Ideas This article first appeared in the April 2022 issue of Teaching Music. Roosevelt…

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Happy Birthday, World!

Every Day Is Earth Day! Sing along with “Happy Birthday, World”! This is a sponsored blog by NAfME Corporate member Songs Children Sing. This article was first published on the…

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Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra

St. Louis Symphony Orchestra’s Digital Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra

St. Louis Symphony Orchestra’s Digital Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra lets students experience the teamwork needed to bring orchestral music to life.  This blog is sponsored by NAfME Corporate…

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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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I See Me in Music Education. Music In Our Schools Month Song Bracket 2024. hand reaching out to mirror and forming a heart with reflection. MIOSM 2024 logo

Music In Our Schools Month® 2024 Song Bracket

Music In Our Schools Month® 2024 “I See Me in Music Education” Song Bracket By NAfME Member Elizabeth Caldwell This article first appeared on the Organized Chaos blog. This year…

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Scallywags’ Delight

Scallywags’ Delight Classroom Extension Activities for the The Pirates of Penzance Digital Production   By Kevin Nicoletti  This blog is sponsored by NAfME Corporate member Opera Theatre of Saint Louis. Ahoy…

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Adapting to Survive: Using the Common Thread

Adapting to Survive Using the Common Thread This blog is sponsored by NAfME Corporate Member Music Reading Class. Few know the importance of adapting to survive in education more than…

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Why Try the Ukulele in Schools?

Why Try the Ukulele in Schools? By NAfME Retired Member Jenny B. Peters The ukulele is affordable, accessible, and fun. Its joy brings people together for fun times and memories.…

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Flexible Fiddling Leads to Increased Engagement in Orchestra

Flexible Fiddling Leads to Increased Engagement in Orchestra By NAfME Retired Member Jenny B. Peters Recently I decided to learn to fiddle. I wanted to play by ear and improvise.…

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Reimagining Music Education: Embracing Informal Learning

Reimagining Music Education: Embracing Informal Learning  By NAfME member Anand Li Do we fully understand how children engage with music outside formal education? If we can leverage the power of…

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