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Creative Expression through Free Improvisation

Creative Expression through Free Improvisation  Increase Creativity, Connection, and Communication  By NAfME member Carole Ott Coelho and Tadeu Coelho Free improvisation has been shown to increase creativity, connection, and communication…

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Isolating and Attacking Musical Phrases for Accuracy

Do You Hear What I Hear? Isolating and Attacking Musical Phrases for Accuracy  By NAfME Member Lori Schwartz Reichl  This article was originally published in the February 2019 teacher edition…

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Guitar Class in the Natural State

Guitar Class in the Natural State Number 29: The State of Arkansas By Thomas Amoriello, Jr. NAfME Council for Guitar Education Chair During the 50 States of Guitar Class Series…

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Instrumental Compositions for Special Learners and Friends

Instrumental Compositions for Special Learners and Friends Three Lessons for Immersion Settings   By NAfME Members Michele Kaschub and Janice Smith   Students with special learning needs are often included…

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Listening to the Diverse Voices of America’s Past

Listening to the Diverse Voices of America’s Past Singing and Moving with Primary Sources  By NAfME Members Carolyn Bennett and Jenny L. Neff, Ed.D. Recently, my students learned from a…

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In Memoriam Steven M. Demorest

In Memoriam Steven M. Demorest Steven M. Demorest (1959–2019) died peacefully at home on September 22 in Evanston, Illinois, with his family and loyal dog by his side. Demorest devoted…

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Tri-M® Music Honor Society and National Federation of State High School Associations Team Up to Provide 10 Schools Grants to Start Tri-M® Chapters

For Immediate Release Contact: Kristen Rencher kristenr@nafme.org or (571) 323-5898 Tri-M® Music Honor Society and National Federation of State High School Associations Team Up to Provide 10 Schools Grants to…

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Guitar Class in the Tar Heel State: North Carolina

Guitar Class in the Tar Heel State Number 28: The State of North Carolina By Thomas Amoriello, Jr. NAfME Council for Guitar Education Chair The 50 States of Guitar Class…

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556 Students from 47 States and Territories to Showcase Talents in Orlando, Florida, November 7–10

For Immediate Release Contact: Kristen Rencher at NAfME kristenr@nafme.org or (571) 323-5898 556 Students from 47 States and Territories to Showcase Talents in Orlando, Florida, November 7–10   RESTON, VA…

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The “Care and Feeding” of Your Principal

The “Care and Feeding” of Your Principal A New Teacher’s Guide for Fostering Positive Relations and Good Interactions with School Administrators By NAfME Member Paul K. Fox This article first…

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