NAfME Member Spotlight The University of Michigan School of Music’s Hall of Fame Award was established to recognize and honor individuals who have made outstanding contributions to society, their profession,…
In this season of giving thanks, music educators and administrators from 16 schools across the United States say they are grateful for recent grants to their music programs from Give…
Happy Thanksgiving! NAfME Members Share What They Are Thankful For You may have noticed friends, family, and colleagues sharing what they are thankful for in daily or weekly posts…
Last month, U.S. Representative David Young (R-IA-3) visited Ashland Ridge Elementary in Ankeny, Iowa to learn about the music programs offered at Ankeny Community Schools. Young was invited this past summer by…
Following are blog posts from a sampling of this year’s In-Service Presenters. Bookmark this page, and check back for updates. General Music/General Interest Anne Smith, Ed.S, “Gospel Music…
The 2015 National In-Service Conference theme is “Empower Creativity.” This year we are celebrating how our members empower creativity in their classroom—instilling a lifelong love of music in their students.…
It’s a Snap! 4 Ways to Use Music with Special Needs Students By Michelle Lazar, MA, MT-BC, Autism Specialist & Music Therapist Originally published September 18, 2014 © Edutopia.org; George…
11 Ways to Use Music to Improve Speech Sounds By NAfME Members Mara E. Culp, MME, and Barbara Roberts, M.S., CCC-SLP Near and Dear to My Heart Teaching music to…
Nominations for the 2017 GRAMMY Music Educator Awards are now open at www.grammymusicteacher.com. The deadline is March 15, 2016. The GRAMMY Foundation announced the semifinalists for the 2016 GRAMMY Music…
Music has an important role in education. Its collaborative qualities encourage students to engage in critical thinking, while at the same time allowing them to better understand themselves and the…
