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  • 2026 ISME 37th World Conference

    Montréal Convention Centre 1001 Place Jean-Paul-Riopelle, Montreal, Quebec, Canada

    Unity in Music Education: Building Bridges for All From Patricia A. González-Moreno, President, International Society for Music Education: Centered around the theme "Unity in Music Education: Building Bridges for All," this conference reaffirms our shared mission to foster a global music education community that is inclusive, innovative, and connected. Broadening Participation and Opening the Pipeline: Issues…

  • Collegiate Chapter Leadership Training 2026

    All current, future, and potential NAfME Collegiate Chapter leadership and chapter advisors are invited to join members of the NAfME Collegiate Advisory Council and NAfME Collegiate Program Manager Ben Reyes for a special leadership training this fall. This virtual training will cover general chapter leadership expectations as laid out in the NAfME Collegiate Chapter Quickstart…

  • Promoting Music Engagement for Students with Profound Intellectual Disabilities

    Of individuals with an intellectual disability, 1% are recognized as having a profound intellectual disability and commonly present at a mental age of roughly three years or below. This session includes strategies that promote engagement for individuals with profound intellectual disabilities, who represent a historically disenfranchised population. Accordingly, the application of specialized curricula, pedagogies, and pacing strategies allows this vulnerable…

  • Collegiate Kickoff Week 2026

    Collegiate Kickoff Week is a celebration of our collegiate members of NAfME. The event focuses on recruiting, team-building, and advocacy activities implemented and shared by each NAfME Collegiate chapter. Kickoff Week offers students the opportunity to highlight their local programs and membership while participating in service and volunteer events. Chapters will plan activities each day…

  • NAfME Collegiate Fall Membership Rally

    Join NAfME Collegiate members and advisors from around the country during NAfME Collegiate Kickoff Week for an exciting back-to-school virtual rally! Get to know your Collegiate Advisory Council representatives, hear from your national leadership, and win door prizes alongside other NAfME Collegiate members! Invite your chapter and prepare for the most inspiring back-to-school event yet! Continue to…

  • Percussion Frameworks: Practical Pedagogy for the Non-Percussionist

    Many music educators are trained primarily as wind, string, or vocal specialists, yet are expected to teach and develop percussionists with confidence and effectiveness. This session offers a clear, practical pedagogical framework designed specifically for the non-percussionist teacher, helping educators approach percussion instruction with clarity, consistency, and confidence. Through a structured and transferable approach, participants will…

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