Posts

Yamaha 40 under 40

20 of the Yamaha “40 Under 40” Class of 2022 Are NAfME Members

Twenty of the Yamaha “40 Under 40” Class of 2022 Are NAfME Members This past fall, NAfME Corporate member Yamaha set out to find 40 outstanding music educators under 40…

Read More
music educator and music app

“Musical Literacy” and the Relevance of Music Notation

“Musical Literacy” and the Relevance of Music Notation By Sven Ahlbäck, sponsored by Notysing In digital creation and mediation of music today, music notation is rare. The majority of music…

Read More
NAfME logo header

NAfME Elects Deborah A. Confredo 2022–2024 National President-Elect

For Immediate Release Contact: Kim Henry kimh@nafme.org or (571) 323-5893 National Association for Music Education Elects Deborah A. Confredo 2022–2024 National President-Elect NAfME North Central, Southern, and Western Division Presidents-Elect…

Read More
group of preschool students in music class

Changes: A Message from Journal of General Music Education Academic Editor Rekha S. Rajan

Changes By NAfME Member Rekha S. Rajan, Academic Editor, Journal of General Music Education This article first appeared in the January 2022 issue of Journal of General Music Education. It…

Read More
young boy dressed as a pirate

An Opera Adventure

An Opera Adventure Elementary Students Find Treasure in a Digital Performance of “The Pirates of Penzance”  By Barb Spieler, sponsored by Opera Theatre of Saint Louis The third and fourth grade…

Read More
authentic experiences girl reaching for bubble

Keeping It Real: Authentic Experiences in Education

Keeping It Real Authentic Experiences in Education By NAfME Members Andrew B. Spang and Lori Schwartz Reichl Robert Donnager spun, holding the microphone in his hand. “Ask yourself,” he said…

Read More
Hand holding a poster What is your legacy.

Going Beyond the Notes

Going Beyond the Notes A Music Educator’s Journey to Engage Students By NAfME Member Chris Gleason NEA Foundation Horace Mann Awards for Teaching Excellence Honoree Music Educator at Patrick Marsh…

Read More
new year's resolutions notes

New Year’s Resolutions for Retired Music Educators

New Year’s Resolutions for Retired Music Educators Make a Difference in the Music Education Profession By NAfME Member Paul K. Fox The original article was first published on Paul Fox’s…

Read More
Annandale Orchestra logo

Recruiting with a Twist

Recruiting with a Twist 5 Student-Centered Marketing Strategies to Grow Your Program  By NAfME Members Theresa Hoover and Angela Ammerman Whether you are worried about having enough numbers to maintain…

Read More
Drum sticks hitting the timpani

Highlighting the Path Back to Post-COVID Normalcy

Breadcrumbs for the Band Director Highlighting the Path Back to Post-COVID Normalcy By NAfME Member Robin Linaberry This article first appeared on the Routledge blog. The well-trained Director of the Anytown…

Read More