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Sierra Summit Leadership Conference, Las Vegas, NV, June 29-30 2025

Sierra Summit Leadership Conference

SAVE THE DATE: Sierra Summit Leadership Conference Presented by the NAfME Western Division The NAfME Western Division is pleased to announce the 2025 “Sierra Summit” Leadership Conference to be held…

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All Together Now: 2025 NAfME Northwest Division Biennial Conference

2025 NAfME Northwest Division Conference

2025 NAfME Northwest Division Conference Spokane, Washington, February 13-16, 2025 About NAfME Northwest Division The National Association for Music Education is divided into six divisions. The Northwest Division comprises Alaska, Idaho,…

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Advocate! Elevate! Celebrate!

2025 NAfME Eastern Division Conference

Advocate! Elevate! Celebrate! 2025 NAfME Eastern Division Conference April 24-27, 2025 Connecticut Convention Center, Hartford, CT 2025 Eastern Division Conference Registration REGISTRATION NOW OPEN! Applications are open for the 2025…

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Omar Thomas conducting

Meet the 2024 Biennial NAfME Music Research and Teacher Education Conference Keynote Speaker: Omar Thomas

Meet Acclaimed Jazz Musician, Educator, Arranger, and Award-Winning Composer Omar Thomas The conference takes place September 25–28, 2024, in Atlanta, Georgia, and registration is open. Described as “elegant, beautiful, sophisticated,…

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NAfME State MEA event

DCMEA Conference

Washington DC Music Education Association (an organization under the umbrella of the National Association for Music Education), strives to advance and advocate for music education and music professional development across…

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Performing Arts Conference

2022 Performing Arts Conference Brings in Record Numbers to Denver, CO

2022 Performing Arts Conference Brings in Record Numbers to Denver, Colorado  “Shaking Up” the Status Quo  Sponsored by National Federation of State High School Associations A record 96 representatives, 23…

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Together We Are NAfME

“Together, We Are NAfME!”—A Back-to-School Message from NAfME President Scott R. Sheehan

“Together, We Are NAfME!” A Back-to-School Message from NAfME President Scott R. Sheehan NAfME President Scott R. Sheehan welcomes music educators to the new school year with a message about…

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Male And Female Students wearing black shirts and pants Singing In Choir

Creative Expression through Free Improvisation

Creative Expression through Free Improvisation  Increase Creativity, Connection, and Communication  By NAfME member Carole Ott Coelho and Tadeu Coelho Free improvisation has been shown to increase creativity, connection, and communication…

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