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An Open Letter to Visual and Performing Arts Department Heads

Why Guitar Class? An Open Letter to Visual and Performing Arts Department Heads By Darin Au NAfME Council for Guitar Education-Western Division Representative   The NAfME Council for Guitar Education…

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A Grownup Conversation with Raffi

A Grownup Conversation with Raffi Interview with Songwriter and Child Advocate Raffi Cavoukian, CM OBC By Thomas Amoriello Jr. NAfME Council for Guitar Education Chair   “Sing your little song/…

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Embrace the Joy of Discovery and the Challenge of the Creative Process

“Embrace the Joy of Discovery and the Challenge of the Creative Process” An Interview with 2022 All-National Honor Ensemble Guitar Ensemble Conductor Chuck Hulihan   Chuck Hulihan also conducted the…

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Guitar Class in the Pine Tree State

Guitar Class in the Pine Tree State Number 45: The State of Maine By Thomas Amoriello Jr. NAfME Council for Guitar Education Chair In this edition of “50 States of…

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Guitar Class in the Badger State: Wisconsin

Guitar Class in the Badger State Number 44: The State of Wisconsin By Thomas Amoriello Jr. NAfME Council for Guitar Education Chair In this edition of “50 States of Guitar…

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Ruth LeMay Honored with NAfME Council for Guitar Education Award

Ruth LeMay Honored with NAfME Council for Guitar Education Award The NAfME Council for Guitar Education congratulates Ruth LeMay as the first recipient of the annual NAfME Council for Guitar…

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Guitar Class in the Constitution State

Guitar Class in the Constitution State Number 43: The State of Connecticut By Thomas Amoriello Jr. NAfME Council for Guitar Education Chair   In this edition of “50 States of…

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Music In Our Schools Month® Ideas for the Classroom

Music In Our Schools Month® Ideas for the Classroom Music Changes Lives By NAfME Member Elizabeth Caldwell This blog was first published on “Organized Chaos.” This year the NAfME Music In…

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Six Renowned Conductors to Lead the 2020 NAfME All-National Honor Ensembles

For Immediate Release Media Contact: Kristen Rencher 571-323-5898 KristenR@nafme.org Six Renowned Conductors to Lead the 2020 NAfME All-National Honor Ensembles The Nation’s Top High School Musicians to Perform in Six…

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 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…

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