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Strike Up a Conversation

Strike Up a Conversation Experience Where the Magic Leads By NAfME Member Lori Schwartz Reichl “One good conversation can shift the direction of the change forever.”— Linda Lam On a…

Music as a First-Person Account

Music as a First-Person Account Confronting History in the Music Classroom This blog is sponsored by NAfME Corporate member St. Louis Symphony Orchestra. First-person accounts are invaluable resources in History…

Agency, Influence, and Connection in Challenging Times

Agency, Influence, and Connection in Challenging Times By NAfME Member Lisa Martin, Music Educators Journal Academic Editor This article first appeared in the March 2025 issue of Music Educators Journal.…

A Pathway to Perpetual Purpose and Pride

Sharing Stories about Ourselves  By NAfME Members Lori Schwartz Reichl and Jonathan Grantham Have you ever asked someone a question—or have been asked a question—and were disappointed when the inquiry…