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2018 ANHE jazz trumpet Bob OLary

Guiding and Learning from the Audition Process

Guiding and Learning from the Process Educators use a variety of strategies to guide students through the application process for the NAfME All-National Honor Ensembles—and pick up new strategies for…

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Fresh Professional Development for Spring 2019

Fresh Professional Development for Spring 2019 Dozens of Hours of Professional Development for $20 a Year NAfME Academy is an easy way to access content specific, peer-reviewed, and innovative professional development sessions…

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“Jazz Is the Aspirational Sound of Our Democracy”

“Jazz Is the Aspirational Sound of Our Democracy” An Interview with All-National Honor Jazz Ensemble Conductor Todd Stoll and 2019 Guest Soloist Camille Thurman Deadline to apply for 2022 All-National…

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2018 Mixed Choir ANHE

Renowned Conductors to Lead the 2019 NAfME All-National Honor Ensembles

For Immediate Release Media Contact:Kristen Rencher571-323-5898KristenR@nafme.org Renowned Conductors to Lead the 2019 NAfME All-National Honor Ensembles The Nation’s Top Student Musicians to Perform in Six Ensembles in Orlando, FL, on…

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Bassoonists Can’t Play Jazz and Other Lies, Part 2

Bassoonists Can’t Play Jazz and Other Lies, Part 2 By Jeffrey Stepien with Anne Wagener Including nontraditional instruments in the jazz ensemble can attract more students to your group and…

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Bassoonists Can’t Play Jazz and Other Lies

Bassoonists Can’t Play Jazz and Other Lies By Jeffrey Stepien with Anne Wagener If you’re wondering whether your jazz ensemble will work without trumpets or with some clarinets, bassoons, or…

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