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Making Music Together Again!

Making Music Together Again! By Terry Lowry, Conductor, Carroll Symphony Orchestra, sponsored by Musical Overture Music, for most people, is best enjoyed with others. In fact, the appeal of school…

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Group Improvisation in the Choral Rehearsal

Group Improvisation in the Choral Rehearsal Three Improvisation Paradigms By NAfME Member Christopher L. Clark, PhD Chris Clark presented on “Group Improvisation in the Choral Rehearsal” during the NAfME 2021…

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Modelling Growth in the Music Classroom

Modelling Growth in the Music Classroom By NAfME Member Ian W. Miller Ian W. Miller presented on “Modelling Growth in the Music Classroom” during the NAfME 2021 PreK–12 Learning Collaborative…

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Has Your Flame Burned Out or Have You (Temporarily) Lost Your Spark? 

Has Your Flame Burned Out or Have You (Temporarily) Lost Your Spark?  Reflect with a Promise to Reignite! By NAfME Members Lori Schwartz Reichl and Jenny L. Neff “At times…

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Music Educators Make a Difference

Music Educators Make a Difference Let the Music Begin By Tim Lautzenheiser, sponsored by Conn-Selmer At a time when everyone is looking for stability in the educational journey, let’s take…

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Curtains Up! Pathways to Theater and the Fine Arts during COVID-19

Curtains Up! Pathways to Theater and the Fine Arts during COVID-19 By NAfME Member Brian Cyr An abbreviated version of this article first appeared in the Connecticut Association of Boards…

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Three School Districts Pilot New Curriculum from National Association for Music Education

For Immediate Release Contact: Catherina Hurlburt at NAfME catherinah@nafme.org or (703) 860-4000 Three School Districts Pilot New Curriculum from National Association for Music Education Music Education Programs in California, Kansas,…

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HBCUs: The Hidden Gem in Music Education

Sow Your Seed in Fertile Ground . . . HBCUs: The Hidden Gem in Music Education By Johnathan M. Hamiel, President-Elect of North Carolina Music Educators Association During the spring…

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Digital Organization Tools for Music Educators

Digital Organization Tools for Music Educators Apps to Help You Organize and Plan By NAfME Member Robby Burns What are your teaching goals for 2021? These apps will help you…

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Research Shows Software Improves Students’ Sight-Reading Skills

Research Shows Software Improves Students’ Sight-Reading Skills By Dr. Amy Bovin, sponsored by MusicFirst Music reading skills were frequently at the top of my to-do list as a high school…

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