December 08, 2025

Gary P. Gilroy of California State University, Fresno Named Recipient of the 2025 George N. Parks Award

Gary P. Gilroy of California State University, Fresno Named Recipient of the 2025 George N. Parks Award HERNDON, VA (December 8, 2025)—The National Association for Music Education (NAfME) is proud…

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Left to right: Katherine Prihoda, NAfME Council for Band Education Co-Chair and North Central Division Representative; Dena and Gary Gilroy; and Dr. James Weaver, Music for All CEO and President.
December 8, 2025
Gary P. Gilroy of California State University, Fresno Named Recipient of the 2025 George N. Parks Award
GRAMMY Music Educator Award
December 5, 2025
Seven of Ten GRAMMY Music Educator Finalists for 2026 Are NAfME Members
walking trail steps in Great Smoky Mountains
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collage of treasure hunt items like a compass, journal, map, money, magnifying glass, recording device, and other items
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