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Jesse 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 MoreDr. Roque Diaz is a seasoned executive leader with over two decades of experience in education, arts administration, and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) strategy. A first-generation, neurodivergent Puerto Rican,…
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…
Read MoreFrank Perez serves as the Director of Bands and Associate Professor of Music at Baker University in Baldwin City, KS. He conducts the Symphonic Winds, Jazz Ensemble and Pep Band,…
Read MoreWhat do you do to rest, recreate, and/or recharge over the summer? Seven Music Educators Share Their Thoughts This article first appeared in the April 2024 issue of Teaching Music.…
Read MoreZachary Giddings is currently in his ninth year of band directing and is in his third year at Ecker Hill Middle School. Mr. Giddings teaches over 220 students in the…
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