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Purpose The communities to be served within the NAfME Music Honor Society Advisory Council are fundamentally associated with a program of activities and membership in a manner unlike the other councils and societies. A programmatic structure is the best way to promote lifelong engagement with the Association and music education. NAfME Advisory Councils will provide expert, committed, representative leadership in supporting program efforts for pre-college student activities.

Mission To recognize students for their academic and musical achievements, reward them for their accomplishments and service activities, and provide leadership opportunities. (October 2011)

Goals      The Committee goals are a mutual and collaborative process among the NEB, National President, Chair, and Society and Council members. Goals for any time period should be consistent with the Association’s priorities as stated in the Strategic Plan and other board documents or statements. They must also be within the limits of the operating budget of the Association. Generally, the Chair and committee members will help the Association:

  • Act as a conduit for information to and from the board with regard to the interests and concerns of a defined group of members and, in doing so, foster and encourage membership among that group;
  • Increase involvement & enthusiasm for the Association among the relevant group of members and other constituents with like interests who may not be members;
  • Identify member volunteers.

 

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Hannah E. Cole


Hannah E. Cole received both her Bachelor’s and Master’s of Music in Music Education from The Hartt School at the University of Hartford. Hannah has taught all levels of band,…

Council Members

Hannah E. Cole (2024-2026), Chair
Director of Bands, K-12 Music Department Coordinator 
Coventry High School 
Coventry, Connecticut
Tim Lautzenheiser, Past Chair
Conn-Selmer, Inc.
Vice President of Education
Elkhart, Indiana
Tina Bennett (2024-2026) Eastern Division Representative
Vocal Music
PMEA -Past State President , Retired -Clarion-Limestone High School
Clarion, Pennsylvania
Jessica Fiedorowicz (2023-2025) North Central Division Representative
Director of Orchestras
South Haven Public Schools
South Haven, Michigan
Sarah Hanson (2024-2026), Northwest Division Representative
Assistant Band Director/Choir Accompanist
 Kelly Walsh High School
Casper, Wyoming
Riley Paulson (2024-2025) Southern Division Representative
Shelly Cole (2024-2026), Southwestern Division Representative
Director of Choirs
Piper High School
Kansas City, Kansas
Troy Trimble (2023-2025) Western Division Representative
Instrumental Music Director
Fullerton Union High School
Fullerton, California
Michelle Ewer (2023-2024) Member-At-Large Representative
Tri-M Chair
Jefferson County Schools
Denver, Colorado
Anne Dawson
National Executive Board Liaison
NAfME
Oklahoma City, Missouri
Scott Sheehan
National Executive Board Liaison
NAfME
Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania
Rebecca Pourbaugh, Staff Liaison
Senior Manager of Member and Student Programs
NAfME
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