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Sharon Isbin 2001 Grammy Award

 A Cultural Treasure: Interview with Sharon Isbin

A Cultural Treasure Interview with Sharon Isbin, Juilliard Classical Guitar Program Founder By Thomas Amoriello Jr. NAfME Council for Guitar Education Chair It is not a stretch to describe Sharon…

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An smiling teacher in an elementary school classroom with seven boys and girls, 6 and 7 years old. They are having fun, excited to be in school, laughing and smiling.

What Are Your 2020 Resolutions for Your Music Classroom?

What Are Your 2020 Resolutions for Your Music Classroom? Three NAfME Members Respond   This article first appeared in the January 2020 issue of Teaching Music magazine.   Roger CossMusic…

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Increasing Diversity and Equity in K–12 Ensemble Repertoire

Programming Diversity Increasing Diversity and Equity in K–12 Ensemble Repertoire By NAfME Member Mary Lynn Doherty, Ph.D. Northern Illinois University   Essential Question: If we believe our curriculum can reflect…

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Instrumental Compositions for Special Learners and Friends

Instrumental Compositions for Special Learners and Friends Three Lessons for Immersion Settings   By NAfME Members Michele Kaschub and Janice Smith   Students with special learning needs are often included…

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Four Students Named Winners of NAfME 2019 Student Composers Competition

Four Students Named Winners of NAfME 2019 Student Composers Competition For Immediate Release Contact: Catherina Hurlburt at NAfME catherinah@nafme.org or (703) 860-4000 RESTON, VA (September 23, 2019)—The National Association for…

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Double Trouble: Interview with Innovative Musician Gabriel Guardian

Double Trouble Interview with Innovative Musician Gabriel Guardian   By Thomas Amoriello Jr. NAfME Council for Guitar Education Chair   Gabriel Guardiola, a native of Harlingen, Texas, who goes by…

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Three Students Named Winners of NAfME 2019 Electronic Music Composition Competition

Three Students Named Winners of NAfME 2019 Electronic Music Composition Competition For Immediate Release Contact: Catherina Hurlburt at NAfME catherinah@nafme.org or (703) 860-4000 RESTON, VA (May 22, 2019)—The National Association…

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The Hills Are Alive with the Sound of Music!

The Hills Are Alive with the Sound of Music! Music Education Professional Development in India By NAfME Member Virgil Vihaan Sequeira This article first appeared in the Western Music Education…

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