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On Monday, February 2, a feature on Jared Cassedy, director of bands at Windham (New Hampshire) High School aired on CBS This Morning. The world learned that he had received the 2015…
Why Join a Music Booster Group? The Surprising Benefits By Kathleen Heuer Congratulations! Your child has decided to continue on as a music student. The program will be taking…
Does this describe you? You work with kids studying music in the schools, but only now and then or seasonally. You introduce students to a fresh perspective on a piece,…
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Education is the hot-button policy issue of the moment: Parents want a high-quality education for their children, so the next generation can have more opportunities than they had. Everyone wants…
Halloween is right around the corner! We’ve put together a few classroom ideas, links to free piano sheet music, and even boomwhacker activities for you to use with your…
Are you looking for classroom and time management tips? We’ve compiled several resources for you below. Please share your ideas with us on Amplify, the online community for music educators!…
Are you looking for Musical Games and Activities for your classroom? You’ve come to the right place! NAfME members shared some fantastic exercises they use in their classrooms – and…
20 Important Benefits of Music In Our Schools This article originally appeared on the Bachelors Degree website. Nearly everyone enjoys music, whether by listening to it, singing, or playing an instrument. But…
