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The Importance of Proper Instrument Setup

The Importance of Proper Instrument Setup A Guide from Kennedy Violins By Joel Kennedy  This blog is sponsored by NAfME Corporate member Kennedy Violins. Since 2000, Kennedy Violins has been…

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2024 NAfME Election Results

NAfME Elects Cecil Adderley 2024–2026 National President-Elect

NAfME North Central, Southern, and Western Division Presidents-Elect Also Elected On February 9, 2024, the National Association for Music Education (NAfME) announced the 2024–2026 National President-Elect, Cecil Adderley, elected by…

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Integrating Fashion into Music Education

Integrating Fashion into Music Education By Riley Highfield and NAfME Member José Valentino Ruiz, Ph.D., University of Florida This academic article delves into the intricate relationship between fashion and music, examining…

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Using a More Loving Language

Using a More Loving Language Kind Words Have Power By NAfME Member Dr. Lori Schwartz Reichl “Kind words can be short and easy to speak, but their echoes are truly…

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GRAMMY Music Educator Award

NAfME Member Annie Ray Named 2024 GRAMMY Music Educator AwardTM Honoree

For Immediate Release Contact: Catherina Hurlburt catherinah@nafme.org or (571) 323-3395 National Association for Music Education Member Annie Ray Named 2024 GRAMMY Music Educator AwardTM Honoree HERNDON, VA (February 5, 2024)—The…

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State and National Policy Trends on Artificial Intelligence

State and National Policy Trends on Artificial Intelligence (AI) By Zachary Keita, NAfME Advocacy and Public Policy Communications Manager Since generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) models made their way into the…

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SBO+ 2023 50+ Directors Who Make a Difference

SBO+ 2023 50+ Directors Who Make a Difference 37 Are NAfME Members In December 2023, School Band and Orchestra Plus (SBO+) magazine announced its “50+ Directors of Music Who Make…

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Case-Based Teaching in Musical Arts Administration

Case-Based Teaching in Musical Arts Administration By Harish Nayak  This blog is sponsored by NAfME Corporate member Eastman School of Music. Whether it be deemed music business, entrepreneurship, or leadership,…

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Life through the Lens of Music

Life through the Lens of Music By NAfME Member Stephanie San Roman In my very first undergraduate class we were asked to write our philosophy of music education. I have…

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Navigating Musical Success

Navigating Musical Success The Interplay of Competency and Adaptability  By NAfME Member Derris Lee In the vast expanse of musical expression, the dynamic interplay between competency and adaptability serves as…

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