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
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
School Year At-a-Glance Calendar
Essential Resources for Back-to-School Night and Parent Meetings
- “Good News” from Ocean Park Standoff you can use in the classroom
- Concert Program advocacy insert for parents, and option 2
- A Welcome Letter for Your Music Parents (editable Word document)
- Information for parents:
- “How to Advocate for Your School Music Program” (coming soon)
- 5 Ways to Support Your Music Program
- Helpful articles:
- Practice Tips for Parents: Elementary School, Middle and High School
- 3 Things Parents Must Tell Their Children When They Begin a Musical Instrument
- Why Join a Music Booster Group
- A Parent’s Perspective on Music’s Benefits
- Read more from our “Music in a Minuet” blog.
- Sample PowerPoint slides for your presentation to parents: Back to School Night sample slides (coming soon)
- 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
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
- 2018-2019 Tri-M Academic Calendar
- Shop Tri-M merchandise
- Find service project ideas
- Tri-M Scholarships and Awards
- Simply Sheets Fundraising is the presenting sponsor of the Tri-M® Chapter of the Year Award.
Student Performance Opportunities
- 2018 NAfME All-National Honor Ensembles
- Dates: November 25-28, 2018
- Location: Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort, Orlando, FL
- Read the 2018 Program Information Sheet
- Learn about the 2018 ANHE Conductors
- Review the 2018 ANHE Tentative Schedule
- Students: Download and complete the 2018 ANHE Required Forms
- Directors: Register by November 9 for the 2018 ANHE Directors’ Academies
- Parents: Register for the 2018 Parent and Guest Activities Package
- Directors, parents, guests: Book your stay using the 2018 ANHE Room Block
- Save the date!
- 2019 ANHE Application Deadline: May 3, 2019, 11:59 PM EDT
- 2019 ANHE Flyer
- 2019 ANHE Audition Requirements and Guidelines
- Have questions? Email HonorEnsembles@nafme.org
Awards and Competitions
- 2018 George N. Parks Leadership in Music Education Award
- Deadline: September 7, 2018
- Downloadable flyer
- 2019 NAfME Student Composers Competition
- Application Deadline: To Be Announced
- 2019 NAfME Electronic Music Composition Competition
- Application Deadline: To Be Announced
Music In Our Schools Month® (MIOSM®)
Check back for updates. Also see the main MIOSM® page.
- 2019 MIOSM theme coming soon!
- Follow #MIOSM on Twitter and Instagram
- Download a flyer (coming soon!)
- Download a music education advocacy concert program insert
- Download a MIOSM concert program insert (2019 concert program insert coming soon!)
- See how other schools have celebrated Music In Our schools Month®
- Learn how you can get involved and celebrate
- Download MIOSM logos
National Conferences
The 2018 NAfME National Conference
- Register Now
- Dates: November 11 – 14, 2018; follow #NAfME2018.
- Location: Gaylord Texan Resort, Dallas, TX
- Flyer to share
- Download the Justification Toolkit – make your case to attend!
- Conference Rates – Deep discounts with hotel packages (room block rate good until October 11); don’t forget the Guest Activities Package for guests who accompany you
- Choose from one of five Opus learning tracks and view session descriptions
- Learn about our Two-Day Forums, November 10 – 11
- Learn more about the Best Practice Sessions
- Learn more about the Poster Presentations
- Learn which student groups are performing
- See this year’s Sponsor/Exhibitor Opportunities
- Review the Schedule at a Glance
The 2020 NAfME Music Research and Teacher Education National Conference—Orlando, FL: November 5-7, 2020.
Managing Your National Membership
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- 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 and Standards Resources
- Learn about NAfME Academy
- Submit your webinar proposal idea today. (Instructional video)
- Subscribe today to NAfME Academy
- View descriptions of available webinars
- FAQ
- Video: How to navigate NAfME Academy
- Learn about NAfME’s Societies and Councils
- Professional Development eKit
- Music Achievement Council Resources for Educators
- Solutions Music Group
Advocacy Resources
- NAfME Advocacy Resource page
- NAfME Grassroots Action Center
- NAfME Advocacy Bulletin – Latest updates and commentary in advocacy and public policy.
- Everything ESSA resource page
- NAfME Civic Action Field Guide
- View past music education advocacy webinars (free professional development recognition available)
- 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
