General Music

4th Annual NAfME General Music Virtual Mini-Conference

The fourth annual 2026 NAfME General Music Virtual Mini-Conference will take place 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM ET, on April 25. This event is organized by NAfME’s Council for General…

Music In Our Schools Month® for General Music Teachers

Join us for a Town Hall for Music In Our Schools Month®.  The General Music Council members will share a wide range of curated resources made available by NAfME. Topics and resources will include:  Advocacy…

The Importance of Teaching Audience Etiquette

The Importance of Teaching Audience Etiquette By NAfME Member Christina Toulios As an elementary music teacher who spends a lot of time preparing students for performances, I’ve come to realize…

Creating Spaces and On-Ramps: Welcoming Every Musician in the Classroom

Creating Spaces and On-Ramps Welcoming Every Musician in the Classroom By Shane Colquhoun, Chair of the NAfME Council for Innovations, Alabama State University In the fast-evolving landscape of the 21st century,…

Beyond Inclusion: Universal Design in the Elementary Music Classroom

Unlock strategies for equitable and engaging music for all students, especially those with disabilities, in this session that delves into practical, research-backed UDL techniques, offering multiple means of representation, engagement,…

Developing a Creative Culture: Proven Strategies for Teaching Creativity in the General Music Classroom from Michigan MEA

Ignite creativity in your general music classroom! This session provides proven, practical strategies to establish a creative culture, empowering students to explore, compose, and express themselves through music. Discover techniques…

Gamifying the Music Classroom

This presentation spotlights the application of digital game-based learning tools to enhance a General Music curriculum with a focus on grades K-8. Digital games, often referred to as video games,…

Taking It to the Next Level: The Barber of Seville

Taking It to the Next Level Ways to Enhance the Opera Theatre of Saint Louis’s FREE digital production of The Barber of Seville By Kevin Nicoletti, sponsored by NAfME Corporate…

3rd Annual NAfME General Music Virtual Mini-Conference

The 2025 NAfME General Music Virtual Conference will take place 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM ET, on April 26. This will be the third annual conference, with previous events happening…

General Music Curriculum Design: Using the Same Repertoire for Many Purposes

General music teachers must teach a variety of concepts and objectives to multiple grade levels. Join NAfME Council for General Music Education members as they present lesson plan ideas to…