August 13, 2026

Proposed Tariff on Brass-Wind Instruments

A U.S. Department of Commerce proposal could raise the already-high cost of purchasing, repairing, and maintaining instruments used by school music programs nationwide. Here’s how you can take action to oppose this proposal.

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NAfME Back to School Resources for the 2006–2007 School Year
August 14, 2026
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August 12, 2026
Colleen Conway Is the Recipient of the 2026 NAfME Senior Researcher Award
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Virginia Delegate Vivian Watts Honored with the NAfME 2026 Music Education Champion Award
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