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Music In Our Schools Month 2026
The year's biggest celebration of school music happens in March! Learn how music teachers, students, and advocates can participate.
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A Collective Vision for Equity in Arts Education
Join the Arts Education Alliance as we release A Collective Vision for Equity in Arts Education, a shared advocacy agenda centered on ensuring every student has access to a high-quality arts education. The agenda outlines our commitment to expand access across all arts disciplines, strengthen systems of support for educators, and elevate the role of…
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2027 NAfME Eastern Division Conference
Rhode Island Convention Center 1 Sabin Street, Providence, Rhode Island59th NAfME Eastern Division In-Service Conference Sound of Hope, Waves of Change Rhode Island Convention Center, Providence, Rhode Island April 1-4, 2027 Applications for School Performing Ensembles and Session Proposals will open on April 15, 2026. Exhibitor Applications will open June 15, 2026. Visit the Rhode Island Music Education Association (RIMEA) and follow RIMEA on…
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Jazz Appreciation Month
Jazz Appreciation Month (fondly known as "JAM") was created by the National Museum of American History in 2001 to recognize and celebrate the extraordinary heritage and history of jazz for the entire month of April. JAM is intended to stimulate and encourage people of all ages to participate in jazz—to study the music, attend concerts,…
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Orff Inspired Programs: Planning and Processing
Elementary music teachers have a unique opportunity to create performances that showcase the variety of ways students make music in our classrooms every day. Orff-Schulwerk invites students to participate in music through speaking, singing, moving, playing instruments, and creating. By utilizing these Orff elements in formal performances, we can create playful performances that include students…
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Beyond “Just Listen More”: Practical Jazz Listening Strategies for Music Educators
Music educators are often told that listening is the key to teaching and learning jazz—but what should we be listening for, and how can we apply it in the classroom? This session offers practical strategies for using jazz listening to deepen understanding of style, articulation, feel and groove, improvisation, and ensemble interaction. Participants will explore…
