professional development

NAfME State MEA event

Michigan Music Conference

The purpose of the Michigan Music Conference is to provide relevant professional development and vibrant musical experiences that support music education for educators and their students. The MMC features school…

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NAfME State MEA event

NCMEA Professional Development Conference

Annual professional development conference featuring workshops, clinics, and performances for K-12 music educators, collegiate music education students, and college/university faculty. Highlights include statewide Honors Elementary, Middle School, and High School…

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MMEA: Maryland Music Educators Association

2026 MMEA Annual State Conference

Join us in Baltimore for the 2026 MMEA Annual State Conference, Maryland’s largest gathering of music educators dedicated to elevating teaching, empowering students, and engaging communities through the power of…

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NAfME State MEA event

NHMEA October Music Fest

This is the fall in-service conference for the New Hampshire Music Educators Association. Registration is open.

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NAfME town hall

You Can Do This! Tips for NAfME Webinar Proposals: Share Your PD Topic Recommendations

Join NAfME’s Professional Learning and Partnerships Committee (PLPC) and a panel of NAfME webinar presenters to gain insights into submitting webinar proposals and designing a successful presentation. After hearing from…

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2024 Music Education Champion Award Rep. David Scott (GA-13) with NAfME President-Elect Cecil Adderley, NAfME President Deb Confredo, NAfME Immediate Past President Scott R. Sheehan, and GMEA leaders and collegiate members

Rep. David Scott (GA-13) Named Recipient of the NAfME 2024 Music Education Champion Award

For Immediate Release Media Contact: Catherina Hurlburt CatherinaH@nafme.org or 571-323-3395 Representative David Scott of Georgia Named the NAfME 2024 Music Education Champion Award Recipient HERNDON, VA (June 12, 2024)—National Association for…

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Advocate! Elevate! Celebrate!

2025 NAfME Eastern Division Conference

Advocate! Elevate! Celebrate! 2025 NAfME Eastern Division Conference April 24-27, 2025 Connecticut Convention Center, Hartford, CT Keynote Speakers Dr. Miguel Cardona – Friday, April 25th Dr. Miguel Cardona most recently…

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Omar Thomas conducting

Meet the 2024 Biennial NAfME Music Research and Teacher Education Conference Keynote Speaker: Omar Thomas

Meet Acclaimed Jazz Musician, Educator, Arranger, and Award-Winning Composer Omar Thomas The conference took place September 25–28, 2024, in Atlanta, Georgia. Described as “elegant, beautiful, sophisticated, intense, and crystal clear…

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Young female conductor directing choir on stage in auditorium

How to Keep Music in Our Schools

How to Keep Music in Our Schools By NAfME Member Ashley Cuthbertson  This article first appeared on the A. Cuthbertson Consulting blog. Listen to this blog post by clicking the…

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high school students in guitar class

NAfME Endorses the Reimagining Inclusive Arts Education Act

NAfME Endorses the Reimagining Inclusive Arts Education Act By Zachary Keita, NAfME Advocacy and Public Policy Communications Manager The National Association for Music Education (NAfME) is dedicated to ensuring access…

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