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VOTE IN NAfME ELECTIONS

NAfME Members, Get to Know the 2027 Candidates for the Upcoming Elections

Meet the candidates for the 2027–2029 NAfME Eastern, Northwest, and Southwestern Divisions Presidents-Elect, and the 2027–2028 Western Division President-Elect (special election). Voting opens January 12, 2027.

Featured Resources

Search for teacher’s guides, lesson plans, advocacy resources, research reports, and more.

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EVENTS & PROFESSIONAL LEARNING

NAfME webinar
Developing Community-Based Music Programs
2027 elections. Get to know the NAfME Eastern, Northwest, Southwestern, and Western Division candidates

MEET OUR MEMBERS

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Laura Arthur
Oregon Music Education Association
Portland, Oregon
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James Pecsok
Bellows Falls Union High School
Westminster, Vermont
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Erika J. Knapp
 Texas Woman’s University
Denton, Texas

COMMUNITY & GROUPS

NAfME Connect

Join the conversations on our online community exclusively for NAfME members

State Music Education Associations

Connect with the family of NAfME state music education associations.

Societies & Councils

Learn about these leadership groups within NAfME that serve members in specific areas of music education

Committees

Groups designated by the National Executive Board to collaborate on special interest or action areas

STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES

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NAfME Collegiate

The membership for future music educators

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Tri-M® Music Honor Society

The only national honor society for student musicians

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Music In Our Schools Month®

Promote music education during the annual celebration in March

Careers in Music Education

Want to teach music? Advance your career in the classroom? Post a job?
Check out the NAfME Career Center resources.

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NAfME Advocacy

NAfME supports music educators and students at the federal, state, and local levels to educate elected officials and other key decision makers about the impact and importance of music education programs.

Support NAfME

NAfME, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, welcomes your support as we work to preserve access to music education for all students. Donations provide funding to address the challenges facing music educators today.

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