General Music

NAfME webinar

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,…

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NAfME State MEA event

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

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…

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NAfME webinar

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,…

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Barber of Seville scene

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…

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3rd Annual General Music Virtual Mini-Conference

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…

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NAfME town hall

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…

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NAfME town hall

Differences and Disabilities in the General Music Classroom: A Council for General Music Education Town Hall

Join members of NAfME’s Council for General Music Education and special guest Alice Hammel for an informal discussion of working with students with disabilities and differences in the general music…

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NAfME webinar

What’s Your Jam? Using Student Selected Music in the General Music Classroom

Students do not enter the general music classroom as blank slates but, rather, they bring with them a rich background of music experiences and interests. When teachers learn about their…

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Journal of General Music Education cover

The Journal of General Music Education Is Accepting Nominations for 2024–2030

The Journal of General Music Education is accepting nominations for the position of Academic Editor (2024–2030). The Journal of General Music Education (JGME) is seeking nominations for the Academic Editor and for…

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Music In Our Schools Month

Music In Our Schools Month® 2023: “Music Is All of Us” Song Bracket

Music In Our Schools Month® 2023 “Music Is All of Us” Song Bracket By NAfME Member Elizabeth Caldwell This article was originally published on the Organized Chaos blog. This year…

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