NAfME Topics

From the Corridor of Shame to a Symphony of Hope

Every school has a story. Every community has a story. And sometimes, the most powerful stories are the ones that are rewritten by its children.

22 of the 2027 GRAMMY Music Educator Award™ Semifinalists Are NAfME Members

The Recording Academy™ and GRAMMY Museum® have announced the 25 semifinalists for the 2027 GRAMMY Music Educator Award™. 22 of the 25 GRAMMY semifinalists are current members of the National Association for Music Education.

Quality Educator Partnership Act

When we invest in music educators, we invest in the students, schools, and communities they serve.

Growth, Engagement, and Excitement

This special event serves as the primary back-to-school celebration for NAfME Collegiate members and chapters around the country, and provides them with an opportunity to share upcoming chapter activities, celebrate chapter functions, and acknowledge new members.

Best “Low-Lift” Chapter Activities for New and Establishing Tri-M® Chapters

Tri-M should be about more than meetings. Give students a reason to want to be involved!

Announcing Janine Campbell as NCAS Standards Review Project Manager

The National Coalition for Arts Standards (NCAS) is excited to introduce Janine Campbell as its new Standards Review Project Manager. As the central coordinator for the full National Arts Standards…

Acknowledgement to NAfME Society, Council, and Committee Members for Their Service, 2026

NAfME Societies, Councils, and Committees provide expert, committed leadership for all key areas of music education within the association.

Building Bridges

Networking, leadership training, and music education advocacy were on the agenda for this past June’s NAfME Collegiate Leadership Advocacy Summit.

Back to School with NAfME

Top Resources to Kickstart Your Back-to-School Season Explore our highlighted back-to-school resources below to support your year ahead. Whether you’re a seasoned educator or embarking on your first year as…

Proposed Tariff on Brass-Wind Instruments

A U.S. Department of Commerce proposal could raise the already-high cost of purchasing, repairing, and maintaining instruments used by school music programs nationwide. Here’s how you can take action to oppose this proposal.