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Transgender Inclusivity in Schools: Easy, Necessary, and Life-Saving

Transgender Inclusivity in Schools Easy, Necessary, and Life-Saving By NAfME Members Ær Queen and Nicholas Prosini  Presented Just Gender: Pathways to Inclusivity in Music Classes at the “NAfME is ME!”…

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Play Ball! 2nd Inning: Out to the Ballgame with Retired White Sox Organist Nancy Faust

Play Ball! 2nd Inning Out to the Ballgame with Retired White Sox Organist Nancy Faust By Thomas Amoriello Jr., Immediate Past Chair of the NAfME Council for Guitar Education The 2022…

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In Memoriam: David E. Circle

David E. Circle, President of MENC: The National Association for Music Education, 2004–2006 David E. Circle, a beloved president of the MENC: The National Association for Music Education (now NAfME),…

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5 Ways to Support Your Music Program

Resources for Parents and Other Music Advocates Join NAfME Today Parents, your child’s music program matters to you! So how do you make sure it matters to your school’s administrators…

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The St. Louis Symphony IN UNISON Chorus: Bridging the Divide

The St. Louis Symphony IN UNISON Chorus Bridging the Divide  By NAfME Member Brandon Williams This article first appeared in the June 2022 Music Educators Journal. St. Louis, Missouri, is…

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What Specific Teaching Technique or Strategy Do You Swear by Because It Works Every Time with Your Students?

What Specific Teaching Technique or Strategy Do You Swear by Because It Works Every Time with Your Students? Three Music Educators Share Ideas This article first appeared in the August…

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“Together, We Are NAfME!”—A Back-to-School Message from NAfME President Scott R. Sheehan

“Together, We Are NAfME!” A Back-to-School Message from NAfME President Scott R. Sheehan NAfME President Scott R. Sheehan welcomes music educators to the new school year with a message about…

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Starting Your Music Suite Right

Starting Your Music Suite Right A New Construction and Renovation Resource By Whitney B. Winkels, sponsored by Wenger Corporation  Designing the perfect music space can seem overwhelming, but you don’t…

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Play Ball! Out to the Ballgame with Major League Baseball Team Organist Matthew Kaminski

Play Ball! Out to the Ballgame with Major League Baseball (MLB) Team Organist Matthew Kaminski By Thomas Amoriello Jr., Immediate Past Chair of the NAfME Council for Guitar Education The sights,…

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The Capacity to Collaborate

The Capacity to Collaborate 5 Steps to Empower Teamwork  By NAfME Members Dr. Lori Schwartz Reichl, Alison Parish, and Sarah Castrillon “The strength of the team is each individual member.…

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