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Infusing Creativity into Your Next Ensemble Rehearsal

Infusing Creativity into Your Next Ensemble Rehearsal By NAfME Members Wendy K. Matthews, BethAnn Hepburn, and Elizabeth Hankins Wendy Matthews, BethAnn Hepburn, and Elizabeth Hankins presented on “Infusing Creativity into…

Creating Meaningful Music Programs in Rural Settings

Creating Meaningful Music Programs in Rural Settings Ideas to Build and Strengthen Your Music Program By NAfME Members Chris Harper and DaShaun McGee  Chris Harper and DaShaun McGee presented on…

Making Music Together Again!

Making Music Together Again! By Terry Lowry, Conductor, Carroll Symphony Orchestra, sponsored by Musical Overture Music, for most people, is best enjoyed with others. In fact, the appeal of school…

Modelling Growth in the Music Classroom

Modelling Growth in the Music Classroom By NAfME Member Ian W. Miller Ian W. Miller presented on “Modelling Growth in the Music Classroom” during the NAfME 2021 PreK–12 Learning Collaborative…

Six Distinguished Conductors to Lead the 2021 NAfME All-National Honor Ensembles

For Immediate Release Media Contact: Kristen Rencher 571-323-5898 KristenR@nafme.org Six Distinguished Conductors to Lead the 2021 NAfME All-National Honor Ensembles The Nation’s Top High School Musicians to Perform in Six…

Has Your Flame Burned Out or Have You (Temporarily) Lost Your Spark? 

Has Your Flame Burned Out or Have You (Temporarily) Lost Your Spark? Reflect with a Promise to Reignite! By NAfME Members Lori Schwartz Reichl and Jenny L. Neff “At times…

Tips and Techniques for Student-Centered Learning

Sharing the Baton Tips and Techniques for Student-Centered Learning By NAfME Members Laura Kitchel and Aaron T. Wacker Laura Kitchel and Aaron T. Wacker presented on “Sharing the Baton: Student-Centered…

Developing Our Musicianship as Music Educators

Developing Our Musicianship as Music Educators By NAfME Member Christopher H. Fashun, Assistant Professor of Music, Hope College Christopher H. Fashun presented on “Afro-Brazilian Drumming for K–8 General Music” during…

Music Educators Make a Difference

Music Educators Make a Difference Let the Music Begin By Tim Lautzenheiser, sponsored by Conn-Selmer At a time when everyone is looking for stability in the educational journey, let’s take…

Incorporating More Assessment in Your Orchestra Classroom

Incorporating More Assessment in Your Orchestra Classroom Finding the Balance between Assessment and Rehearsal  By NAfME Member Daniel Lytle I find accurately assessing my orchestra students to be challenging. It…