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Jared Tanner is in his 12th year at Liberty High School in Renton, Washington where he teaches concert band, jazz band, and guitar classes. Jared is a multifaceted musician and…
Read MoreA Look Back at Hill Day 2024 By Zachary Keita, NAfME Advocacy and Public Policy Communications Manager On June 12, music education advocates met in the heart of Washington, DC, for…
Read MoreDr. Jeremy L. George is the Director of Jazz Studies and Assistant Professor of music at Huston-Tillotson University. He received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Music Education from Florida…
Read MoreJesse Dochnahl is a saxophonist, educator, and has proudly served as director of bands at Hellgate High School in Missoula, Montana, since 2022. Prior to his appointment at Hellgate, Dochnahl…
Read MoreTonia Asel Kaufman is the band director at Plymouth Whitemarsh High School in suburban Philadelphia. She proudly serves as a NAfME Equity Committee member, an Institute for Composer Diversity Wind…
Read More2025 NAfME Northwest Division Conference Spokane, Washington, February 13-16, 2025 Sessions Deb Confredo, NAfME President February 13: “Collaboration, Connections, and Creativity: Working Together Towards Music Education Goals” February 15: “A…
Read MoreAdvocate! Elevate! Celebrate! 2025 NAfME Eastern Division Conference April 24-27, 2025 Connecticut Convention Center, Hartford, CT Keynote Speakers Dr. Miguel Cardona – Friday, April 25th Dr. Miguel Cardona most recently…
Read MoreRenee Shane-Boyd has a long history of service in leadership positions at the school, community, regional, and state level in Arizona. From 2013 – 2015 she served as AMEA President…
Read MoreA pioneering first-generation neurodivergent Puerto Rican, Dr. Roque Diaz has meticulously woven leadership, administration, scholarship, and performance into a career that spans nonprofit arts organizations, higher education, and K-12 education…
Read MoreThis dynamic session delves into the critical aspects of safeguarding your music program against various challenges and threats. Whether you’re an experienced music educator or just starting out, protecting your…
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