October 06, 2026

Growth, Engagement, and Excitement

This special event serves as the primary back-to-school celebration for NAfME Collegiate members and chapters around the country, and provides them with an opportunity to share upcoming chapter activities, celebrate chapter functions, and acknowledge new members.

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NAfME Collegiate Kickoff Week, September 14–18, 2026
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October 22, 2026
Beyond the Grade
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October 20, 2026
What Homeschool Families Are Teaching Us about Community Music Education
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October 15, 2026
The Song Remembers
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GRAMMY Music Educator Award
October 8, 2026
22 of the 2027 GRAMMY Music Educator Award™ Semifinalists Are NAfME Members
NAfME Collegiate Kickoff Week, September 14–18, 2026
October 6, 2026
Growth, Engagement, and Excitement
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September 9, 2026
Announcing Janine Campbell as NCAS Standards Review Project Manager
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August 31, 2026
Acknowledgement to NAfME Society, Council, and Committee Members for Their Service, 2026
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August 27, 2026
Building Bridges
NAfME Back to School Resources for the 2006–2007 School Year
August 14, 2026
Back to School with NAfME
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August 12, 2026
Colleen Conway Is the Recipient of the 2026 NAfME Senior Researcher Award
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July 8, 2026
NAfME Hill Day 2026: One Voice for Music Education Advocacy
NAfME President Cecil Adderley with Ethan Hacker and Felix Moreno holding the Shannon Kelly Kane scholarship certificates
June 25, 2026
NAfME Awards Shannon Kelly Kane Scholarships to Ethan Hacker of the University of Indianapolis and Felix Moreno of the University of Mount Union
Virginia Music Educators Association leadership with NAfME President Cecil Adderley and Jazzmone Sutton, NAfME Senior Manager of State Advocacy and Equity.
June 24, 2026
Virginia Music Educators Association Recognized with 2026 NAfME Excellence in Advocacy Award

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