Check out the NAfME Backpack for resources that will help you meet the challenges of this unique school year.
No matter what teaching looks like for you in the coming months—whether face-to-face, online, or hybrid—National Association for Music Education (NAfME) and your state music education association are committed to supporting you in your efforts to safely and effectively teach music to your students.
As a member of NAfME, you have access to many new and exciting ways to reimagine music education for you and your students during this challenging time. Use the menu or scroll through the page to find the most current resources, including new offerings addressing virtual teaching and diversity/access issues.
We are here to listen and to help in any way we can. Contact marketing@nafme.org with questions or ideas.
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Please note: 2020–21 Updates to this page are made throughout the school year. Check back often.
NAfME Backpack Menu
Teacher Resources | Advocacy | Diversity, Equity, Access, and Inclusion | Professional Development | Copyright 101 | Membership | Tri-M Music Honor Society® | Music In Our Schools Month® | Awards and Competitions
Teacher Resources
- NAfME Music Education Sessions during NAMM Believe in Music Week January 18–22
- NAfME COVID-19 Resources and News
- Virtual Teaching and Learning Resources for Music Educators
- Fall 2020 Guidance for Music Education from NFHS and NAfME
- Copyright Guidance for Distance Learning from NFHS and NAfME
- Free Professional Development Clock Hours
- Professional Development via Music Educators Journal
- Free NAfME Professional Learning Community webinars
- Library of Congress Teaching with Primary Sources curriculum units
- Read more from our “Music in a Minuet” blog.
- 2021 virtual events and student opportunities
Advocacy Resources
- NAfME Grassroots Action Center
- NAfME Advocacy Bulletin – Latest updates and commentary in advocacy and public policy.
- Arts Education Is Essential unified statement of 100+ organizations
- Music Education and Social-Emotional Learning brochure
- Everything ESSA resource page
- NAfME Civic Action Field Guide
- NAfME Local Advocacy Action Plan
- Concert Program Advocacy Inserts for Teachers:
- Connecting With Legislators
- Key Federal Education Members
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Access Resources
- Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Access Study
- Peer-Reviewed Articles from NAfME Journals
- Webinars
- Ideas from NAfME Members (Music In a Minuet Blog)
- NAfME Position Statements
- Music Education Policy
- Additional Resources
Professional Development and Standards Resources
- Learn about NAfME Academy®
- Professional Development via Music Educators Journal
- Learn about NAfME Societies and Councils
- Professional Development eKit
- Music Achievement Council Resources for Educators
Copyright 101
- Main Copyright Resources
- Online Learning and Copyright for Music Educators presentation by John Mlynczak
- Online Learning and Copyright for Music Educators webinar by John Mlynczak
Managing Your National Membership
- Join or Renew Today
- NAfME Membership Types
- Active Membership
- Collegiate Membership
- Introductory Membership
- Retired Membership
- Associate Membership
- Corporate Membership (Downloadable Flyer: Your Music Partners)
- NAfME Membership Benefits
- Professional Development
- Member Insurance Program (starting at $94/year; $25/year for student teachers)
- Career Center
- Journals/Magazines
- Research
- Advocacy Resources
Tri-M® Music Honor Society
- What is the Tri-M® Music Honor Society?
- Download the Tri-M Flyer
- Start or Renew your Chapter
- Advisor Resources Page
- 2020-2021 Tri-M Academic Calendar
- Shop Tri-M merchandise
- Find service project ideas
- Tri-M Scholarships and Awards
- Schmidt Vocal Arts is the presenting sponsor of the 2021 Tri-M® Chapter of the Year Award. Schmidt Vocal Arts encourages high school singers to pursue their passion in vocal arts through high-quality vocal competitions, educational programs, and scholarships. Over $450K in scholarships and cash awards are awarded annually.
Music In Our Schools Month®
Check back for updates. Also see the main Music In Our Schools Month page.
- 2021 MIOSM® theme: “Music: The Sound of My Heart”
- Follow #MIOSM and #MusicTheSoundOfMyHeart on Twitter and Instagram
- Download a music education advocacy concert program insert
- Download a concert program insert
- 2020–2022 MIOSM lesson plans
- Register for a MIOSM participation certificate – opens January, 2021
- Purchase items for your classroom
- Learn how you can get involved and celebrate
- Download logos
Awards and Competitions
- 2020 George N. Parks Leadership in Music Education Award
- Nominations open: May 11. Deadline: September 9
- Downloadable flyer
- 2021 NAfME Student Composers Competition
- Application Deadline: April 9
- Downloadable flyer for students (coming soon)
- 2021 NAfME Electronic Music Composition Competition
- Application Deadline: April 9
- Downloadable flyer for students (coming soon)
- 2021 NAfME Student Songwriters Competition
- Application Deadline: April 9
- Downloadable flyer for students (coming soon)
