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2026 NAfME Council of Music Program Leaders Forum

REGISTRATION IS OPEN 2026 NAfME Council of Music Program Leaders Forum “From Budget to Brilliance: Building Strong Music Programs” The NAfME Council of Music Program Leaders is excited to announce the…

Amplifying Our Voices: Advocacy Strategies for Title I Teachers

Music education classes are known sources of student engagement, community connection and academic success within schools. However, these classes often face unique challenges, including student access, funding for materials and…

Keys to Elevating the Small School Music Program

Keys to Elevating the Small School Music Program Key Strategies to Create Success By Richard Tengowski, NAfME North Central Division Immediate Past President and NAfME Small Schools Initiative Task Force…

Setting the Stage

Setting the Stage Creating and Maintaining a Culture of Cooperation among the Entire School Staff By NAfME Member Lori Schwartz Reichl and Matthew Ebert “Cooperation is the thorough conviction that…

Is Anybody Listening?: A Candid Conversation about Music Advocacy

What’s it really like to go out and advocate for your music program? As a follow up to our colloquium this past May, the Council of Music Program Leaders invites…

Case-Based Teaching in Musical Arts Administration

Case-Based Teaching in Musical Arts Administration By Harish Nayak  This blog is sponsored by NAfME Corporate member Eastman School of Music. Whether it be deemed music business, entrepreneurship, or leadership,…

An Educational Epidemic

An Educational Epidemic The Elephant in the Classroom By Ken Buck and NAfME Member Dr. Lori Schwartz Reichl “Teachers don’t leave because it’s hard. . . They leave because the…

Tools for Survival in Today’s Climate

No Teacher Is an Island  Tools for Survival in Today’s Climate By NAfME Member Dr. Jenny L. Neff School breaks can lead to thoughts of taking vacation or escaping to…

Thinking Outside the Box When Making Career Changes

An Individual Path Thinking Outside the Box When Making Career Changes By NAfME Member Lori Schwartz Reichl This article was originally published in the May 2019 teacher edition of In Tune Magazine.…

Sound Design and the Thrill of Theme Parks Harmonize as Universal Orlando Collaborates with NAfME

Sound Design and the Thrill of Theme Parks Harmonize as Universal Orlando Collaborates with NAfME By Teresa Crews, sponsored by Universal Orlando At Universal Orlando Resort, one of our principal…