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Inspire Your Students to Compose Anthems and Share Their Talent with Musical Icons

Inspire Your Students to Compose Anthems and Share Their Talent with Musical Icons By Sarah Baer and Amanda Little, sponsored by NAfME Corporate Member Kidizenship What is the first thing…

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Connecting Students’ Love of Music to Music Class

Connecting Students’ Love of Music to Music Class By Serena Robinett, sponsored by Soundtrap What music do your students listen to on Spotify, YouTube, and TikTok? Do they listen to…

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Songwriting for Music Educators

Songwriting for Music Educators Ways to Introduce Songwriting to Students at All Levels By NAfME Member Kelsey Giotta  Kelsey Giotta presented on “Songwriting for Music Educators” during the NAfME 2021…

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5 Essential Skills for the Next Generation of Music Teachers

5 Essential Skills for the Next Generation of Music Teachers Sponsored by University of Florida Online Master of Music Education Many music educators are rethinking how to help students acquire…

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The Unspoken Side of Team Creativity

The Unspoken Side of Team Creativity What Two Musicians Are Actually Thinking and Feeling as They Write a Song Together By NAfME Members Jody Kerchner and Malcolm Brooks Jody Kerchner…

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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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3 Ideas for Engaging Online Music Lessons Using Digital Scores

3 Ideas for Engaging Online Music Lessons Using Digital Scores By Paul Leverger, sponsored by Newzik Last year, music educators had to learn a new set of skills: teaching music…

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Two Students Named Winners in First Ever NAfME Student Songwriters Competition

For Immediate Release Contact: Catherina Hurlburt at NAfME catherinah@nafme.org or (703) 860-4000 Two Students Named Winners and Eight Honorable Mentions Recognized in First Ever NAfME Student Songwriters Competition RESTON, VA…

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Four Students Named Winners of NAfME 2020 Student Composers Competition

For Immediate Release Contact: Catherina Hurlburt at NAfME catherinah@nafme.org or (703) 860-4000 Four Students Named Winners of NAfME 2020 Student Composers Competition RESTON, VA (September 30, 2020)—The National Association for…

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An Opportunity: Where Does Music Education Go from Here?

An Opportunity Where Does Music Education Go from Here?  By Anne Fennell, NAfME Council for Innovations Chair This article first appeared on Anne Fennell’s blog. We have an opportunity. Right…

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