October 06, 2026

Growth, Engagement, and Excitement

This special event serves as the primary back-to-school celebration for NAfME Collegiate members and chapters around the country, and provides them with an opportunity to share upcoming chapter activities, celebrate chapter functions, and acknowledge new members.

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NAfME Collegiate Kickoff Week, September 14–18, 2026
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October 29, 2026
Excellent at Music, or Excellent at Making Music Matter?
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October 27, 2026
How Do You Go about Planning Winter or Holiday Concerts?
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October 22, 2026
Beyond the Grade
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August 19, 2026
The First Five Minutes Matter More Than You Think
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May 7, 2026
Rethinking Band Adjudication Through an Equity Lens
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March 11, 2026
Appeal Regarding Anti-DEI in Educational Institutions Dropped by Trump Administration
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February 12, 2026
“Let’s Go-Go”: Music, Community, and Social Responsibilities
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February 10, 2026
Serving All Students, Regardless of Socioeconomic Status or Disability
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February 3, 2026
Making the “Other” Familiar Through Music Education
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November 6, 2025
Chance the Rapper’s Redemption: Hip-Hop as a Lifeline for Neurodivergent Music Education
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November 4, 2025
Reframing and Reimagining Choir Festival Repertoire
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October 30, 2025
Creating Spaces and On-Ramps: Welcoming Every Musician in the Classroom
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October 21, 2025
Higher Education at a Turning Point: Policy Shifts Shaping the Future of Dance Education 

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