On this “Backpack” page you will find pertinent information for you and your students, including flyers and other information you can print, post, and distribute. Questions or requests? Please e-mail marketing@nafme.org.
Please note: Updates are being made throughout the school year. Check back often.
NAfME Backpack Menu
Teacher Resources and School Year Calendar | Back-to-School Night | Lesson Plans and Classroom Tips | Copyright 101 | Tri-M Music Honor Society® | Student Performance Opportunities | Awards, Competitions, and Scholarships | Music In Our Schools Month® | National Conferences | Membership | Professional Development | Advocacy
Teacher Resources and School Year Calendar
- NAfME COVID-19 Resources and News
- Virtual Teaching and Learning Resources for Music Educators
- Free Professional Development Clock Hours
- Professional Development via Music Educators Journal
- Free NAfME Professional Learning Community webinars
Essential Resources for Back-to-School Night and Parent Meetings
- Concert Program advocacy insert for parents, and option 2
- A Welcome Letter for Your Music Parents (editable Word document)
- Information for parents:
- Helpful articles:
- Practice Tips for Parents: Elementary School, Middle and High School
- Why Join a Music Booster Group
- A Parent’s Perspective on Music’s Benefits
- Read more from our “Music in a Minuet” blog.
- Visit Be Part of the Music for recruitment and retention resources
Classroom Ideas
Learn more about the new 2014 Music Standards.
- Jazz Appreciation Month
- Black History Month
- Classroom and Time Management Tips and Handouts
- Reach out to fellow educators on Amplify for more ideas!
Want more classroom ideas? Join or renew with NAfME today to take advantage of member benefits and resources!
Copyright 101
- Main Copyright Resources
- Licensing Information
- Performance Rights for NAfME Members
- Understanding Copyright Law
- Posting Your Music Performance Online
- Helpful Links
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Teaching Your Students about Copyright
- The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) & Copyright
- Distributed Music Recordings: Guidelines and Listing from NFHS and NAfME
Tri-M® Music Honor Society
- What is the Tri-M® Music Honor Society?
- Read our Tri-M FAQ
- Download the Tri-M Flyer
- Start or Renew your Chapter
- Advisor Resources Page
- 2019-2020 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 2020 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 $350K in scholarships and cash awards are awarded annually.
Student Performance Opportunities
- NAfME All-National Honor Ensembles – 2020 information coming in January
- Dates: November 5-8, 2020
- Location: Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center, Orlando, FL
- 2020 ANHE Application Deadline – NEW: May 15, 2020, 11:59 PM EDT
- Flyer to share with students
- ANHE Frequently Asked Questions
- ANHE Audition Requirements and Guidelines
- 2020 ANHE Audition Repertoire and Instructions
- Learn about the 2020 ANHE Conductors
- Have questions? Email HonorEnsembles@nafme.org
Awards and Competitions
- 2020 George N. Parks Leadership in Music Education Award
- Nominations open: May 11. Deadline: September 9
- Downloadable flyer
- 2020 NAfME Student Composers Competition
- NEW Application Deadline: May 1, 2020
- Downloadable flyer for students
- 2020 NAfME Electronic Music Composition Competition
- NEW Application Deadline: May 1, 2020
- Downloadable flyer for students
- 2020 NAfME Student Songwriters Competition (new)
- Application Deadline: May 15, 2020
- Downloadable flyer for students
Music In Our Schools Month®
Check back for updates. Also see the main Music In Our Schools Month page.
- 2020 MIOSM theme: “Music Changes Lives”
- Follow #MIOSM and #MusicChangesLives on Twitter and Instagram
- June 2, 2:30 PM (local): Join the biggest school chorus in the world – from home!
- Download a music education advocacy concert program insert
- Download a concert program insert
- Access 2019–2020 lesson plans
- Register for a MIOSM participation certificate
- Purchase items for your classroom (now discounted)
- See how other schools have celebrated Music In Our schools Month®
- Learn how you can get involved and celebrate
- Download logos
National Conferences
Amplify 2020: Bringing the Future into Focus
The 2020 combined NAfME Music Research and Teacher Education (MRTE) and National Conference
- November 4-8, 2020; follow #NAfME2020
- Location: Gaylord Palms Resort, Orlando, FL
- Registration opening in April
- Sponsorship opportunities
- Justification Toolkit
- Shareable flyer
- Why attend?
Managing Your National Membership
- Join or Renew Today
- NAfME Membership Types
- Active Membership
- Collegiate Membership (update about the Collegiate Advocacy Summit coming soon)
- Introductory Membership
- Retired Membership
- Associate Membership
- Corporate Membership (Downloadable Flyer: Your Music Partners)
- NAfME Membership Benefits
Professional Development and Standards Resources
- Virtual Teaching and Learning Resources for Music Educators
- Free Professional Development Clock Hours
- Learn about NAfME Academy
- Professional development opportunities via Music Educators Journal
- Learn about NAfME Societies and Councils
- Professional Development eKit
- Music Achievement Council Resources for Educators
- Solutions Music Group
Advocacy Resources
- NAfME Grassroots Action Center
- NAfME Advocacy Bulletin – Latest updates and commentary in advocacy and public policy.
- Music Education and Social-Emotional Learning brochure
- Everything ESSA resource page
- NAfME Civic Action Field Guide
- NAfME Local Advocacy Action Plan
- View past music education advocacy webinars
- 5 Ways to Support Your Music Program
- Concert Program Advocacy Inserts for Teachers:
- Concert Program advocacy insert for parents, and option 2
- Spanish Language inserts in color and black/white
- Connecting With Legislators
- Key Federal Education Members
- Public Relations 101
- Quick review of How a Bill Becomes a Law
