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A Shared Vision: 5 Steps to Creating and Maintaining It

A Shared Vision 5 Steps to Creating and Maintaining It By NAfME Member Dr. Lori Schwartz Reichl “People working together in a strong community with a shared goal and a…

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Adapting to Survive: Using the Common Thread

Adapting to Survive Using the Common Thread This blog is sponsored by NAfME Corporate Member Music Reading Class. Few know the importance of adapting to survive in education more than…

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Top 10 Most-Read Music Education Blogs of 2023

Top 10 #MusicEd Blogs of 2023 To highlight this past year’s blogs from fellow music educators, we’re looking back and sharing the Top Ten Most-Accessed NAfME Blogs from 2023. Check…

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Six of Ten GRAMMY Music Educator Finalists for 2024 Are NAfME Members

Six of Ten GRAMMY Music Educator Finalists for 2024 Are NAfME Members  The Recording Academy and the GRAMMY Museum® announced ten finalists for the 2024 GRAMMY Music Educator Award™, and six of…

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NAfME Federal Appropriations Update for Fiscal Year 2024

NAfME Federal Appropriations Update for Fiscal Year 2024 By Zachary Keita, NAfME Advocacy and Public Policy Communications Manager January Update: Continuing the Continuing Resolution Coming into the new year, Congress…

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Top Five Percussion Tips for Concert Band Festivals

Top Five Percussion Tips for Concert Band Festivals By Wenger Guest Author Shilo Stroman, Senior Instructor of Percussion and Jazz at Colorado State University, sponsored by NAfME Corporate Member Wenger…

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Prioritizing People

Prioritizing People: Confront and Conquer Burnout Together By NAfME Member Dr. Lori Schwartz Reichl  “You will burn and you will burn out; you will be healed and come back again.”―Fyodor…

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2024 Call for Nominations: NAfME Senior Researcher Award

2024 Call for Nominations: NAfME Senior Researcher Award Every two years, the National Association for Music Education (NAfME), in collaboration with the Society for Research in Music Education, awards the…

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Call for Applications: JRME Associate Editor/Editor-Elect, JRME Editorial Committee, and Update Editorial Committee

Call for Applications: JRME Associate Editor/Editor-Elect The Society for Research in Music Education Executive Committee (SRME EC) is seeking applications for the position of Associate Editor/Editor-Elect for the Journal of…

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Why Try the Ukulele in Schools?

Why Try the Ukulele in Schools? By NAfME Retired Member Jenny B. Peters The ukulele is affordable, accessible, and fun. Its joy brings people together for fun times and memories.…

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