All-National Honor Ensembles

Chuck Hulihan conducting

Embrace the Joy of Discovery and the Challenge of the Creative Process

“Embrace the Joy of Discovery and the Challenge of the Creative Process” An Interview with 2022 All-National Honor Ensemble Guitar Ensemble Conductor Chuck Hulihan   Chuck Hulihan also conducted the…

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Nobuyoshi Yasuda with student ensemble

“Making Memorable Musical Experiences”

“Making Memorable Musical Experiences” An Interview with 2022 All-National Honor Ensemble Symphony Orchestra Conductor Nobuyoshi Yasuda Nobuyoshi Yasuda also conducted the 2020 All-National Honor Ensembles Symphony Orchestra, which performed virtually…

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Frances Fonza

“Dive into the Music within the Music”

“Dive into the Music within the Music”  An Interview with 2022 All-National Honor Ensemble Mixed Choir Conductor Frances Fonza Frances Fonza also conducted the 2020 All-National Honor Ensembles Mixed Choir,…

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2019 ANHE jazz singer at microphone

Six Renowned Conductors to Lead the 2020 NAfME All-National Honor Ensembles

For Immediate Release Media Contact: Kristen Rencher 571-323-5898 KristenR@nafme.org Six Renowned Conductors to Lead the 2020 NAfME All-National Honor Ensembles The Nation’s Top High School Musicians to Perform in Six…

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2018 All-National Honor Ensembles mixed choir performing on stage under the direction of Dr. Amanda Quist

556 Students from 47 States and Territories to Showcase Talents in Orlando, Florida, November 7–10

For Immediate Release Contact: Kristen Rencher at NAfME kristenr@nafme.org or (571) 323-5898 556 Students from 47 States and Territories to Showcase Talents in Orlando, Florida, November 7–10   RESTON, VA…

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2018 ANHE jazz trumpet Bob OLary

Guiding and Learning from the Audition Process

Guiding and Learning from the Process Educators use a variety of strategies to guide students through the application process for the NAfME All-National Honor Ensembles—and pick up new strategies for…

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Todd Stoll Headshot

“Jazz Is the Aspirational Sound of Our Democracy”

“Jazz Is the Aspirational Sound of Our Democracy” An Interview with All-National Honor Jazz Ensemble Conductor Todd Stoll and 2019 Guest Soloist Camille Thurman Deadline to apply for 2022 All-National…

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electric gitar

Bringing Popular Music to the National Stage

Bringing Popular Music to the National Stage An Interview with 2019 All-National Honor Ensemble Modern Band Conductor Scott Burstein This year the inaugural 2019 All-National Honor Ensemble (ANHE) Modern Band…

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guitar advocacy

45 Years of Guitar Advocacy with the Guitar Foundation of America

Inspiring Artistry, Building Community, and Promoting the Classical Guitar 45 Years of Guitar Advocacy with the Guitar Foundation of America By Thomas Amoriello Jr. NAfME Council for Guitar Education Chair…

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Emily Threinen

Connecting to the Process of Making Music: An Interview with Emily Threinen

Connecting to the Process of Making Music An Interview with 2019 All-National Honor Ensemble Concert Band Conductor Emily Threinen This year the 2019 All-National Honor Ensemble (ANHE) Concert Band will…

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