Fall Concert Time, Already?

  Fall is approaching! At this time of year, your rehearsals are well underway, and many of your ensembles are preparing for an upcoming Fall Concert. There are MANY themes…

Classroom and Time Management Tips

Are you looking for classroom and time management tips? We’ve compiled several resources for you below. Please share your ideas with us on Amplify, the online community for music educators!…

Important Benefits of Music In Our Schools

Important Benefits of Music In Our Schools This article is originally appeared on the Bachelors Degree website (2014) and has been updated by NAfME (2021).  Join National Association for Music…

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Conducting — Letting Go of Bad Habits

Conducting—Letting Go of Bad Habits By NAfME Member Michael Murphy The choral music educator’s job, according to Michael Murphy, “while rewarding, is a complex one. Sometimes it seems that managing…

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Trumpeting Across the Curriculum

NAfME member Lenna Harris has worked hard to infuse music throughout her school’s curriculum, but a recent opportunity helped her highlight the music program in a special way. When her…

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Early Childhood: Pattern Matching Games

Early Childhood: Pattern Matching Games Inviting children to take turns matching patterns helps develop the musical mind/voice connection. Here are some games to try. Sing into the Mic Use a…