leadership

Dr. Lawrence Stoffel of California State University Northridge, Named Recipient of the 2022 George N. Parks Award

For Immediate Release Contact: Catherina Hurlburt catherinah@nafme.org or (571) 323-3395 Dr. Lawrence Stoffel of California State University Northridge, Named Recipient of the 2022 George N. Parks Award from the National…

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Leading by Example: Making Key Changes in Your Career

Leading by Example Making Key Changes in Your Career By NAfME Member Dr. Lori Schwartz Reichl “There comes a time in your life when you focus solely on what you…

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An Approach to Start Building Support for Your Musical Initiative

An Approach to Start Building Support for Your Musical Initiative By Harish Nayak, sponsored by Eastman School of Music As educators, we might come upon opportunities to expand on or…

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In Memoriam: David E. Circle

David E. Circle, President of MENC: The National Association for Music Education, 2004–2006 David E. Circle, a beloved president of the MENC: The National Association for Music Education (now NAfME),…

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NAfME Awards Four Collegiate Members and Seven Institutions’ Collegiate Chapters for Excellence and Achievement

For Immediate Release Media Contact: Jazzmone Sutton JazzmoneS@nafme.org or 703-860-4000  National Association for Music Education Awards Four Collegiate Members and Seven Institutions’ Collegiate Chapters for Excellence and Achievement RESTON, VA (July…

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Leadership in the Music Classroom

Leadership in the Music Classroom How Ensembles Based in Competency-Based Education Teach Students to Be Leaders with Intrapersonal and Interpersonal Skills By NAfME Member Brin Cowette As music educators, we…

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Scott R. Sheehan Begins Term as NAfME National President, 2022–2024

For Immediate Release Contact: Catherina Hurlburt catherinah@nafme.org or (571) 323-3395 Scott R. Sheehan Begins Term as National Association for Music Education National President, 2022–2024 RESTON, VA (June 30, 2022)—On June…

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NAfME Elects Deborah A. Confredo 2022–2024 National President-Elect

For Immediate Release Contact: Kim Henry kimh@nafme.org or (571) 323-5893 National Association for Music Education Elects Deborah A. Confredo 2022–2024 National President-Elect NAfME North Central, Southern, and Western Division Presidents-Elect…

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Leadership Inside and Outside the Classroom

Leadership Inside and Outside the Classroom Dr. Blaire Koerner and Rachel Roberts Institute for Music Leadership Sponsored by Eastman School of Music All industries are constantly changing and evolving with…

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$8.5 Million for Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion; Social-Emotional Learning; Leadership in Arts Education to Promote Student Arts Achievement

For Immediate Release Contact: Catherina Hurlburt catherinah@nafme.org or (571) 323-3395 $8.5 Million for Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion; Social-Emotional Learning; Leadership in Arts Education to Promote Student Arts Achievement RESTON, VA…

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