BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//NAfME - ECPv6.15.17//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:NAfME X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://nafme.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for NAfME REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20280312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20281105T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260401 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260501 DTSTAMP:20260404T010658 CREATED:20251121T152916Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251121T152916Z UID:10000262-1775001600-1777593599@nafme.org SUMMARY:Jazz Appreciation Month DESCRIPTION:Jazz Appreciation Month (fondly known as “JAM”) was created by the National Museum of American History in 2001 to recognize and celebrate the extraordinary heritage and history of jazz for the entire month of April. \nJAM is intended to stimulate and encourage people of all ages to participate in jazz—to study the music\, attend concerts\, listen to jazz on radio and recordings\, read books about jazz\, and more. \n\nNAfME JAM Resources\nSmithsonian JAM Resources\nApril 18: The 2026 NEA Jazz Masters Tribute Concert will be available to watch live via arts.gov and kennedy-center.org. An archive of the webcast will be available following the event at arts.gov.\nApril 30: International Jazz Day—register your school’s or institution’s event.\n\nJoin in the celebration of jazz this month! URL:https://nafme.org/event/jazz-appreciation-month-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nafme.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Jazz-Appreciation-Month_feature-image_1920x960_2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T010658 CREATED:20260202T160436Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T160209Z UID:10000292-1775674800-1775678400@nafme.org SUMMARY:Beyond “Just Listen More”: Practical Jazz Listening Strategies for Music Educators DESCRIPTION:Music educators are often told that listening is the key to teaching and learning jazz—but what should we be listening for\, and how can we apply it in the classroom? This session offers practical strategies for using jazz listening to deepen understanding of style\, articulation\, feel and groove\, improvisation\, and ensemble interaction. Participants will explore specific recordings\, guided listening prompts\, and classroom-ready activities that make jazz listening accessible and meaningful for all learners. \nIn addition to helping build a stronger aural foundation\, this session emphasizes how intentional listening can foster cultural and historical awareness\, creativity\, and authentic engagement with America’s Black musical heritage. By the end of the session\, educators will be able to (1) identify key elements from jazz recordings that inform student learning\, (2) incorporate more listening-based activities into their existing teaching practice\, and (3) design experiences that foster student curiosity\, creativity\, and critical thinking through listening. \nEducators will leave with tools to help students connect what they hear to what they play\, sing\, or create—developing musicianship\, empathy\, and critical listening skills in the process. Updated and inclusive artist lists highlighting current jazz musicians—with special attention to female\, LGBTQIA+\, and Indigenous artists—will be provided. Whether directing a jazz ensemble or integrating jazz into general music\, this session will help you and your students hear the music in a whole new way. \nStephen Grindel (he/him) is a PhD student in music education at the University of Washington. His research focuses on jazz pedagogy\, improvisation\, creativity\, and music education advocacy. Previously\, he directed instrumental music at Milwaukie High School and Milwaukie Academy of the Arts in Oregon and served as Jazz Director at the award-winning Osceola County School for the Arts in Florida. As an educator and trumpeter\, Stephen specializes in teaching improvisation\, jazz styles\, and wind bands\, and has performed with big bands\, combos\, pop/funk horn sections\, pit orchestras\, and free improvisation groups. He holds degrees from the University of Oregon (MM\, Jazz Studies) and Northwestern University (BM\, Music Education/Jazz Studies). More information is available at www.stephengrindel.com. \n\nNAfME presents this live virtual event at no charge to all as a service to the music education profession. To register\, you must enter your NAfME member information or create a nonmember account. After registering\, check your email for instructions. A recording of this program will be available to all registrants for one week following the live event. Members can also view archived NAfME webinars in the NAfME Academy. \nThe views expressed are those of the presenter; they do not necessarily reflect the views of NAfME. URL:https://nafme.org/event/beyond-just-listen-more-practical-jazz-listening-strategies-for-music-educators/ CATEGORIES:Live Virtual,Virtual,Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nafme.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/default-NAfME-Webinar-featured-image_1920-x-960.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T010658 CREATED:20260202T160535Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T160535Z UID:10000293-1776279600-1776283200@nafme.org SUMMARY:Integrated Music Making: Tips & Strategies for Music Teachers to Connect Topics from the General Education Classroom DESCRIPTION:Music teachers constantly integrate facts and ideas from other subjects to enhance student understanding of a particular piece or genre of music. This session examines the inclusion of the elementary general classroom teacher into the conversation of integrated teaching and learning in music. Participants can expect to see examples of integrated lesson activities\, engage in sample activities\, and share ideas they have used in their own music classrooms. \nEmily Mason is an Associate Professor at California State University\, Fresno\, where she teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in music education. She holds degrees from Florida State University (Ph.D.\, Music Education)\, the Ohio State University (M.M.\, Vocal Performance)\, and Capital University (B.M.\, Music Education). An elementary general music specialist\, she also has certification and training in several teaching pedagogies including the Kodály Method\, Orff-Schulwerk Approach\, and Dalcroze-Eurhythmics. An active clinician and researcher\, Emily has presented clinics and research at state and national conferences\, and has been published in Update: Applications of Research in Music Education\, the Music Educators Journal\, General Music Today\, and the Choral Journal. Additionally\, she has presented professional development workshops and clinics for music teachers in numerous school districts. \n\nNAfME presents this live virtual event at no charge to all as a service to the music education profession. To register\, you must enter your NAfME member information or create a nonmember account. After registering\, check your email for instructions. A recording of this program will be available to all registrants for one week following the live event. Members can also view archived NAfME webinars in the NAfME Academy. \nThe views expressed are those of the presenter; they do not necessarily reflect the views of NAfME. URL:https://nafme.org/event/integrated-music-making-tips-strategies-for-music-teachers-to-connect-topics-from-the-general-education-classroom/ CATEGORIES:Live Virtual,Virtual,Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nafme.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/default-NAfME-Webinar-featured-image_1920-x-960.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260417 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260418 DTSTAMP:20260404T010658 CREATED:20250519T191733Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T165508Z UID:10000200-1776384000-1776470399@nafme.org SUMMARY:NHMEA Spring Conference and All-State Music Festival DESCRIPTION:(Information about the All-State ensembles can be found on the All-State page) \nSchedule of Sessions\, Descriptions\, and Presenters (opens in new window/app)\n\nVideo tutorial for NHMEA Conference App URL:https://nafme.org/event/nhmea-spring-conference-and-all-state-music-festival/ LOCATION:Grappone Conference Center\, 70 Constitution Avenue\, Concord\, NH\, 03301\, United States CATEGORIES:Conference,In Person,State MEA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nafme.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/default-NAfME-State-MEA-Event-featured-image_1920-x-960-e1728315908471.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T010658 CREATED:20260202T160646Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T162228Z UID:10000294-1776798000-1776801600@nafme.org SUMMARY:Creating a Harmony from Within: Working with Impostor Phenomenon in Music Ed DESCRIPTION:Impostor Phenomenon affects individuals who are accomplished\, competent\, and intelligent. Nevertheless\, they feel like they are fooling people. Many music educators and their students believe they are intellectually fraudulent and not nearly as intelligent or competent as their peers or accomplishments suggest. These frequent and intense feelings can affect an individual’s well-being by producing anxiety\, stress\, depression\, procrastination\, and job burnout. Impostor Phenomenon\, however\, could also result in motivation and opportunities for professional growth. Through personal analysis\, this session will explore the obstacles within music education that create feelings of Impostor Phenomenon and how to persevere with daily techniques that set realistic goals. \nJerry Buttrum is the Director of Bands at Monterey High School and Burks Elementary School in Putnam County\, Tennessee. He previously taught music and band at the prek-12 levels in North Carolina and Tennessee. He earned his Bachelor of Music Education from Tennessee Technological University\, where he held many leadership positions\, including serving as Tennessee State President of the Collegiate National Association for Music Education (CNAfME). While teaching in North Carolina\, he was twice elected president of District 13 of the North Carolina Music Educators Association (NCMEA). He earned his Master of Music Education from East Carolina University with a focus was on Conceptual Arts Integration. He is Orff-Schulwerk certified and completed his Doctor of Music Education at Liberty University with the thesis study: A Provident Mindset to Impostor Phenomenon of In-Service Music Educators. \n\nNAfME presents this live virtual event at no charge to all as a service to the music education profession. To register\, you must enter your NAfME member information or create a nonmember account. After registering\, check your email for instructions. A recording of this program will be available to all registrants for one week following the live event. Members can also view archived NAfME webinars in the NAfME Academy. \nThe views expressed are those of the presenter; they do not necessarily reflect the views of NAfME. URL:https://nafme.org/event/creating-a-harmony-from-within-working-with-impostor-phenomenon-in-music-ed/ CATEGORIES:Live Virtual,Virtual,Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nafme.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/default-NAfME-Webinar-featured-image_1920-x-960.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260423 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260426 DTSTAMP:20260404T010658 CREATED:20250521T170922Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T220300Z UID:10000206-1776902400-1777161599@nafme.org SUMMARY:2026 PMEA Annual In-Service Conference DESCRIPTION:PMEA is headed back to the Kalahari Resort & Convention Center in the Poconos for the 2026 Annual Conference.  You will see some changes that will help ALL members come together to learn\, connect\, and grow. Inspired by both the musical scale and the landscape\, this year\, we are “Scaling Heights\,” to reach new levels—in your craft\, your career\, and your creativity. URL:https://nafme.org/event/2026-pmea-annual-in-service-conference/ LOCATION:Kalahari Resort and Convention Center\, 250 Kalahari Blvd\, Pocono Manor\, PA\, 18349\, United States CATEGORIES:Conference,In Person,State MEA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nafme.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/default-NAfME-State-MEA-Event-featured-image_1920-x-960-e1728315908471.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T160000 DTSTAMP:20260404T010658 CREATED:20260305T210559Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T174223Z UID:10000301-1777114800-1777132800@nafme.org SUMMARY:4th Annual NAfME General Music Virtual Mini-Conference DESCRIPTION:The fourth annual 2026 NAfME General Music Virtual Mini-Conference will take place 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM ET\, on April 25. This event is organized by NAfME’s Council for General Music Education in collaboration with organizations representing a variety of well-known general music education approaches. The event features live virtual sessions (sessions are also recorded for additional access after the event) on the Zoom Events platform. Participants will have opportunities to learn from and interact with clinicians/experienced music educators from multiple general music approaches and learn about key issues and trends of interest to general music educators. \nThis event is free\, but registration is required. \n  \nConference Agenda (Subject to Change)\nSession 1A\n11:00–12:10 p.m. \nIntroduction and Welcome\nStephanie Benischek\, Chair\, NAfME Council for General Music Education \nConversational Solfege: Games with a Purpose\nAndrew Himelick\, Carmel Schools and Indianapolis Children’s Choir\, Indiana \nCome explore many of the fun and effective games featured in the Conversational Solfege teacher’s manual. These techniques are essential tools that help guide students through all 12 Steps. In this session\, we’ll focus on both rhythm and tonal concepts as we move sequentially through the Steps. Through a process of seemingly effortless assimilation\, the Conversational Solfege music literacy approach begins with high-quality literature and follows an ear-before-eye philosophy. \nOrff Schulwerk: Developing Intercultural Competence through Music and Movement Education\nManju Durairaj\, Latin School\, Chicago\, University of Illinois\, Urbana-Champaign\, Illinois \nOrff Schulwerk pedagogy is based on an interactive teaching process for music and movement education in which an interculturally aware teacher can sensitively and organically shape the environment to develop attitudes of respect\, openness\, curiosity\, and discovery of perspectives and differences\, as well as foster cultural awareness\, communication beyond language barriers\, and other intercultural competences. This session will provide examples of teaching sequence possibilities to demonstrate how an interactive teaching process can facilitate development of the competences needed to navigate today’s complicated socio-political environment. Current research will be referenced\, and integrating research into practice will be discussed\, while centering and demonstrating active music making. \nSession 1B\n11:00–12:10 p.m. \nIntroduction and Welcome\nRob Lyda\, Past Chair\, NAfME Council for General Music Education \nKāhuli Aku: Exploring the World Music Pedagogy Framework through a Hawaiian Children’s Song\nSarah Watts\, Penn State University\, Pennsylvania \nParticipants will explore the World Music Pedagogy framework developed by Patricia Shehan Campbell through the rich and multifaceted world of traditional Hawaiian music\, specifically the ancient art form of hula. Using a traditional Hawaiian children’s song and hula about the singing tree snails Kāhuli Aku\, participants will follow the snail trail through Attentive Listening\, Engaged Listening\, Enactive Listening\, Integrating\, and Creating activities. Participants will learn and perform the corresponding hula noho (seated hula) to “Kāhuli.” This hula noho will then be integrated into a reading of the children’s picture book Kili and the Singing Tree Snails by Janice Crowl and Harinani Orme. A link to materials to bring back to the classroom will be provided. \nSave Your Voice and Share Your Love of Music for a Lifetime!\nJennifer Rozsa\, Cleveland Orchestra Children’s Choruses\, Ohio \nTeaching 500+ students a week while maintaining a professional singing and conducting career is a vocal marathon. This session shares essential vocal preservation tips to help you make music for a lifetime. We will dive into specific vocal exercises\, classroom routines\, and tech tools\, such as online bookshelves and interactive modeling\, to help you teach effectively without losing your voice. \nSession 2\n12:20–1:20 p.m. \nChildren’s Literature to Performance Possibilities\nMatthew Shea\, Kansas City Public Schools\, Kansas \nBe inspired to create an original and multifaceted performance using children’s literature. We explore the Orff approach to music education to incorporate singing\, drama\, movement\, composition\, and instruments to bring “What the Road Said” to life. Imbedded in the presentation are strategies for arts integration\, literacy skills\, and social emotional learning. \nSeeking the Light Within: How to Maintain Your Advocacy Efforts in the Face of Burnout\nJazzmone Sutton\, National Association for Music Education \nTaking on the role of being an educator and advocate comes with unique challenges and\, at times\, can become overwhelming. Drawing from personal experiences and research\, this session will guide attendees through practical strategies and techniques to recognize and/or prevent advocate burnout so that they may sustain their advocacy efforts. \nSession 3A\n1:30–2:30 p.m. \nInnovative Approaches for Today’s Learners\nMichael Joviala\, Lucy Moses School\, New York; Colburn School\, California \nWhen we listen to music\, especially improvised music\, our attention is naturally drawn to what is changing\, evolving\, or developing. What might we invent\, create\, or discover if we turn our awareness as players to what is not changing and remains constant? Find out in this guided improvisation session\, in which a series of prompts will direct you to keep some musical elements constant and change others in order to create a short\, improvised piece of music. Although no special skills are required\, participants should expect to improvise on an instrument or with the voice. No one will be required to share their sound. Afterward\, we’ll reflect on our experience and consider ways to apply this work to solo and small- and large-group teaching situations. \nCreative Music-Making for Every Classroom\nStephen Cox\, Willis Wonderland Foundation\, California \nCreativity is not only fun\, engaging\, and pedagogically valuable\, it’s also great for well-being. In this session we’ll explore creative music-making\, definitions\, practical strategies\, and the connection between these practices and the psychological well-being of our students. \nSession 3B\n1:30–2:30 p.m. \nA Taste of Kodály: Activating and Engaging Today’s Learners\nKathryn O. Bach\, Kodály Music Institute\, Massachusetts \nCurious about how sound-before-sight empowers the modern classroom? In this upbeat\, participatory session\, educators will experience a taste of Kodály through student-centered discovery. Explore how thoughtful sequencing and folk song research serve as innovative approaches for today’s learners\, acting as catalysts for equity and authentic belonging. From elementary to high school\, discover how playful\, developmentally appropriate activities foster deep cognitive focus and musicianship. By prioritizing engagement over management\, this session offers practical techniques to keep diverse learners musically activated and connected. Come ready to sing\, move\, and innovate\, leaving with fresh tools for a joyful\, rigorous classroom. \nFantastic Elastic Lesson Plans\nCarin McEvoy\, East Lansing Public Schools\, Michigan State University Community Music School\, Michigan \nRooted in Music Learning Theory\, this session explores how a single song can generate multiple learning outcomes across tonal\, rhythmic\, movement\, and creative domains. Instead of rushing through repertoire\, participants will experience how to stretch one piece to develop audiation\, pattern recognition\, improvisation\, literacy\, and expressive movement. Discover practical strategies for designing musically rich lessons that deepen understanding\, build independence\, and maximize instructional time—without constantly introducing new songs. \nSession 4A\n2:40–4:00 p.m. \nTunes to Talk About: Using Music and Reflection to Enrich Classroom Dialogue\nChristina Papandrea\, Proctor Junior-Senior High School\, Vermont\, and Boston University\, Massachusetts \nThis practitioner session equips educators with a practical\, adaptable approach for engaging students in active listening through music from any genre or culture. Participants will learn how to introduce a selected song\, prompt focused listening\, and guide students in completing a Google Form that explores musical elements\, cultural context\, and thematic or lyrical meaning. The session models how to move from each student’s individual written responses to a teacher-facilitated whole-class discussion that deepens understanding\, stretches critical thinking\, and connects ideas across learners. Attendees will leave with ready-to-use song selections and question sets that can be implemented immediately to enrich classroom conversations and support cross-curricular learning. \nAn Introduction to Modern Band in the Classroom\nSkye Claire Hale\, Music Will\, New Jersey \nThis workshop is centered on the belief that learning is most impactful when young people are engaged in making music that reflects their musical and personal identities. This session will explore resources and methods for teaching popular music through performance in modern band. The content covered is applicable to P–12 and higher education classrooms. \nWriting for the Journal of General Music Education + Certificate Information\nKendra Kay Friar\, JGME Academic Editor\, Oregon \nJoin the JGME editor Kendra Kay Friar as she describes the inner workings of writing for this important NAfME journal. \nSession 4B\n2:40–3:40 p.m. \nBalancing Music Literacy with the Importance of Oral/Aural Music Traditions\nAlicia Brown\, Chicago Public Schools\, Illinois \nAs musicians\, our students require both aural and notation literacy skills to access the breadth of music that is available to them. From social media apps to online videos to community spaces to traditional music lessons\, our students interact with many different formats and styles of music learning. As general music teachers\, we are called to balance these multiple styles and formats of music making. In this session we will explore\, through the lens of the Kodály philosophy\, what it means to foster both aural and notation literacy in our modern music making context. \nThe Singing Voice: From the Heart to Musical Literacy\nLydia Mills\, Instituto Kodály Fundación Ibáñez Atkinson\, Chile\, and Melrose Leadership Academy\, California \nThrough singing\, children make friends\, and they develop curiosity\, creativity\, self-confidence\, respect\, and appreciation for others. In this session we will look at how careful selection of vocal repertoire and thoughtful planning leads to a classroom environment where children delightfully engage with their whole being\, where their hearts feel connected to the words\, the melodies\, and the rhythms of the songs. Through this connection we guide our students to a keen musical intuition\, one that leads them to fully master musical literacy. \n  \nSpeakers\nKathryn O. Bach (she/her) holds an EdM from Harvard University and an MM with Kodály emphasis from Holy Names University. She is currently a Director at the Kodály Music Institute and previously served on the OAKE Board of Directors. Since 2011\, she has been a leader of Cambridge Public Schools’ pilot high-frequency Kodály program\, a grant-funded initiative. Her expertise in Kodály pedagogy led to a 2015 feature on the Science Channel’s Through the Wormhole with Morgan Freeman as well as an interview about Kodály learning on WGBH’s Culture Show with Jared Bowen. \nStephanie Benischek teaches K–5 general music at Star Elementary School in Star\, Idaho. She received her Bachelor of Music Education and Kodály certification from Nebraska Wesleyan University and a Master of Arts from the University of Nebraska. She has presented workshops for school districts and sessions for state conventions in Nebraska\, Oregon\, and Idaho; has served as secretary of SWOKE (Southern Washington Oregon Kodaly Educators); and currently serves as the Chair of the NAfME Council for General Music Education. Several of her lessons for general music have been published in Activate! magazine. \nAlicia Brown began her teaching career in Northeast Iowa and currently teaches K–6 Spanish and English bilingual music for Chicago Public Schools. Ms. Brown received her Master of Arts in Music Education with a concentration in Kodály and completed Level I–III training in Orff-Schulwerk at the University of St. Thomas. She has presented around the country on topics such as classroom management\, project-based learning\, Spanish-language folksong repertoire\, composition and improvisation\, and bilingual/ESL teaching strategies. She is passionate about creating inclusive classroom spaces that honor students and their unique strengths. \nStephen T. Cox is the Director of Music Education for the Willis Wonderland Foundation\, where he develops programs that empower teachers and students through songwriting\, improvisation\, arranging\, and student-led ensembles. With 15 years of experience teaching music across Texas\, his work emphasizes student voice\, creativity\, and personal connection. In 2022\, he was recognized as the Grammy Music Educator of the Year. He is committed to helping students discover their own musical pathways and to building opportunities for lifelong musicianship. \nManju Durairaj is a doctoral student at the University of Illinois\, Urbana-Champaign\, and the Lower School Music Teacher at the Latin School of Chicago. She is a past-president for Illinois Music Educators Association (ILMEA)\, vice president of Diversity\, Equity\, Inclusion Access (DEIA) for the American Orff Schulwerk Association (AOSA)\, and a board member of the International Orff Schulwerk Forum\, Salzburg (IOSFS). A certified Orff Schulwerk Levels Teacher Educator and a certified Arts Integration specialist\, she is an adjunct professor at VanderCook College of Music and at Lakeland University. A frequent clinician at state\, national\, and international conferences\, she has been published in multiple journals and books. \nKendra Kay Friar is an Adjunct Professor at Pacific University\, in Forest Grove\, Oregon\, the Academic Editor of NAfME’s Journal of General Music Education\, and a member of NAfME’s Equity Committee. Her publications include articles in the Journal of General Music\, Music Educators Journal\, and Teaching Music. She is a regular presenter at national\, regional\, and state conferences and a contributor of two NAfME webinars: “Margaret Bonds’s ‘Credo’ and the Expanding Choral Canon: A Case Study” and “Scott Joplin: A Guide for K–12 Music Educators.” \nSkye Claire Hale joined Music Will in 2016 as the Technology Education Manager. Through her work there\, she has presented on popular music education across the country and at several colleges and universities\, including New York University\, Montclair State University\, Brooklyn College\, and Columbia University. She conducted the NAfME All-National Honors Ensemble in 2021 and the New York City All-City Honors Ensemble in 2023. She co-authored the award-winning Modern Band Method book series and has created hundreds of curricular resources for educators. \nAndrew M. Himelick has taught elementary music in Carmel\, Indiana\, for 32 years\, and has been an assistant choir director with the Indianapolis Children’s Choir for 26 years. A specialist in both Kodály and Orff approaches\, he has presented at state and national music education workshops and conventions. He is a Teacher Trainer with the Feierabend Association for Music Education (FAME) in both First Steps in Music and Conversational Solfege and currently serves as President-Elect of the organization. His honors include the Armstrong Teacher Award from Indiana University (2006) and the Indiana Music Education Association’s Outstanding Elementary Educator Award (2021). \nMichael Joviala\, New York City-based educator\, improviser\, and composer\, earned the Diplôme Supérieur from the Institut Jaques-Dalcroze in Geneva in 2020. He is the Director of Studies for Dalcroze teacher-training programs at the Lucy Moses School in New York and the Colburn School in Los Angeles. He teaches Dalcroze Eurhythmics to students of all ages at the Lucy Moses School of Music\, the Diller-Quaile School of Music\, the Dalcroze School of Music and Movement\, and in workshops worldwide. He is the creator and music director of the improvising music and dance ensemble Locomotors. \nRob Lyda has taught a variety of instrumental\, vocal\, and general music courses for students ranging from pre-kindergarten through graduate study. A passionate advocate for music education\, he has consistently worked to improve music education at the local\, state\, and national levels. Currently\, he serves on NAfME’s Music Teacher Profession Advisory Committee and Professional Learning and Partnerships Committee\, as Immediate Past Chair of NAfME’s Council for General Music Education\, Immediate Past President of Alabama MEA\, and as a member of the Alabama State Council on the Arts. \nCarin McEvoy teaches K–5 elementary general music at Donley Elementary School in East Lansing Public School District (ELPS)\, Michigan. She also teaches early childhood music classes for children ages birth through seven years old at the Michigan State University Community Music School (MSUCMS)\, where she has been a member of the faculty for her entire 23-year career. She has also been a faculty member for the Gordon Institute for Music Learning (GIML) since 2017 and has served the Michigan Music Education Association (MMEA) in various positions since 2013. Her podcast\, Playful Audiations\, aims to make music play accessible to caregivers and educators alike. \nLydia Mills directs the Instituto Kodály Fundación Ibáñez Atkinson in Santiago\, Chile\, and teaches TK–5th grade music and choir at Melrose Leadership Academy in Oakland\, California. A professional singer-songwriter for more than 25 years\, she has taught TK–6th grade music in bilingual schools in the Bay Area of California as well as in Santiago\, Chile; led teacher training programs in the Kodály approach throughout Latin America; and started Kodály Institute training programs in Puerto Rico and Chile. She has self-published several music books and recordings of children’s music in Spanish for teachers and families\, and she recently published La Magia de Kodály\, a book on teaching music in Spanish. \nChristy Papandrea is a music educator and a doctoral candidate at Boston University pursuing a DMA in Music Education. Her dissertation examines Compassionate Music Teaching and Restorative Practices in secondary instrumental ensembles. She holds an MM in Music Education with an emphasis in Instrumental Conducting from The Hartt School\, a BA in Music Education from Castleton University\, and additional graduate coursework in Ethnomusicology and World Music at Liberty University. As Music Educator and Band Director at Proctor Junior-Senior High School in Vermont\, she directs grades 7–12 instrumental and general music programs and leads multiple ensembles. \nJennifer Rozsa\, Director of the Cleveland Orchestra Children’s Choruses\, is an active performer\, conductor\, and teacher. She holds master’s and bachelor’s degrees in music education with a Kodály emphasis from Capital University and Orff-Schulwerk certification from the San Francisco Orff Course. Her experience includes teaching K–8 general music and choir in Ohio\, California\, and Chicago. A frequent presenter\, she has led sessions at OMEA and OAKE and Orff-Schulwerk courses at Kent State and in Cincinnati. In 2024\, she began her doctoral studies in music education at Kent State University. \nMatt Shea is in his eighth year teaching PK–5th grade general music at Frank Rushton Elementary in Kansas City\, Kansas\, public schools\, where he hosts the Heart of America Orff chapter workshops. Matt attended Kansas State University and received a bachelor’s degree in music education\, and he earned his master’s degree in music education from the University of Kentucky with a graduate certificate in Orff-Schulwerk. Matt completed his Orff-Schulwerk certification from Baker University and completed an Orff Master Class and attended the summer course in music and dance pedagogy from the Orff-Institute in Salzburg\, Austria. \nJazzmone Sutton is the Senior Manager of State Advocacy and Equity for the National Association for Music Education (NAfME). Before joining NAfME\, she was a passionate elementary music educator and advocate. Recognizing the importance of creating a positive and supportive environment for others to thrive\, she implements relational strategies to build connections and develop a collaborative spirit when assisting educators in their advocacy efforts across the nation. Although her current work takes her to communities throughout the country\, she is proud to call North Carolina home. It was there that she cultivated her deep commitment to music education and advocacy. \nSarah Watts is an Associate Professor of Music Education at Penn State University and is a specialist in early childhood and elementary music education. She holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in music education from Penn State and a PhD from the University of Washington. Her current scholarly interests include world music pedagogy\, care and empathy-building in music education\, and global applications of puppetry. She is additionally the author of Volume I: Early Childhood Education of the Routledge World Music Pedagogy Series and co-author of Voice Collectors: Stories and Songs of Chinese Culture Bearers with Le Zhang. URL:https://nafme.org/event/4th-annual-nafme-general-music-virtual-mini-conference/ CATEGORIES:Conference,Live Virtual,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nafme.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/4th-annual-general-music-con.png LOCATION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T133000 DTSTAMP:20260404T010658 CREATED:20251211T225219Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T225219Z UID:10000270-1777118400-1777123800@nafme.org SUMMARY:Music for All: Engaging All Learners in the Accessible Music Classroom DESCRIPTION:NYSSMA Academy 2.0\nNYSSMA Academy Series: Virtual Sessions \nMusic for All: Engaging All Learners in the Accessible Music Classroom presented by Brian Wagner-Yeung \n\nFollowing the success of the pilot of NYSSMA’s first Academy Series during the 2024 – 2025 school year\, NYSSMA will further enhance and support New York state collegiate and in-service members by providing a second round of virtual professional development focused on evidence-based strategies for accessible music education. The focus of this virtual series is to provide music educators at all levels with strategies to engage and make high-quality music with all students\, specifically students with disabilities. \nFor this cycle\, there will be four 90-minute sessions offered on a Saturday throughout the school year\, provided by multiple clinicians to offer various perspectives. All sessions will have a recurring theme of using a strength-based model and asset-based teaching\, while making high-quality and standards-based music for all. CTLE credits will be provided for in-service members who need it. \nWhile last year’s focus was specifically aimed for collegiate members\, this year’s NYSSMA Academy will have a focus for engaging music teachers at all levels. \n  URL:https://nafme.org/event/music-for-all-engaging-all-learners-in-the-accessible-music-classroom-2/ CATEGORIES:Live Virtual,Virtual,Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nafme.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/default-NAfME-State-MEA-Event-featured-image_1920-x-960-e1728315908471.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T010658 CREATED:20260202T161055Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T124236Z UID:10000295-1777402800-1777406400@nafme.org SUMMARY:Rethinking Repertoire: Gender and Equity in Secondary Ensembles DESCRIPTION:Every repertoire choice is a curricular decision. In secondary ensembles\, what we program not only teaches students about style\, technique\, and the traditions of the ensemble but also reveals whose voices and stories are valued and whose are not. Too often\, music curricula focus on a narrow canon that favors male composers and reinforces traditional gender roles. This session explores how programming functions as curriculum\, conveying messages about representation\, identity\, and belonging. It also demonstrates how educators can intentionally select works that broaden perspectives and support diverse student identities\, as well as envision the future of ensemble music education. Through discussion and collaborative activities\, participants will explore how repertoire can both reflect and reshape ideas of representation in ensemble classrooms. \nJustin Daly serves as the Director of Bands at East Lyme High School\, Connecticut\, where he directs the marching\, concert\, and jazz bands. He performs trumpet throughout Connecticut\, serves as a music proficiency judge for US Bands in New England\, and frequently guest conducts for local community bands. He has presented professional development workshops\, clinics\, and lectures across New England and online. He earned degrees in Music Education (BS)\, Music (BA)\, and Curriculum and Instruction with a focus in Music Education (MA) from the University of Connecticut. He is currently pursuing his Doctorate in Music Education from Boston University. \nCaroline Shadman is a graduate student at the University of Connecticut pursuing a master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction with a focus in Music Education. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Music Education and a Bachelor of Arts in Music from the University of Connecticut (UConn) in 2025. Graduating as a University Honors Laureate\, she completed an honors thesis exploring how gender influences musical and pedagogical decisions among secondary-level instrumental teachers. She has studied trombone with Matthew Russo\, Ingram Lee\, and Jose Lara. \n\nNAfME presents this live virtual event at no charge to all as a service to the music education profession. To register\, you must enter your NAfME member information or create a nonmember account. After registering\, check your email for instructions. A recording of this program will be available to all registrants for one week following the live event. Members can also view archived NAfME webinars in the NAfME Academy. \nThe views expressed are those of the presenter; they do not necessarily reflect the views of NAfME. URL:https://nafme.org/event/rethinking-repertoire-gender-and-equity-in-secondary-ensembles/ CATEGORIES:Live Virtual,Virtual,Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nafme.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/default-NAfME-Webinar-featured-image_1920-x-960.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T010658 CREATED:20260325T164715Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T182209Z UID:10000313-1777489200-1777492800@nafme.org SUMMARY:Orchestrating Opportunity: Expanding Music Education Pathways Through CTE DESCRIPTION:Career and Technical Education (CTE) is expanding rapidly across states and districts—but what does it mean for music educators and music programs? This webinar will provide a practical\, policy-informed overview of CTE\, including the federal Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act (Perkins V)\, how funding flows to states and districts\, and what types of programs qualify for support. \nParticipants will explore how music-related pathways—such as music performance\, recording and production\, audio engineering\, and stage technology—can align with CTE career clusters while maintaining artistic rigor and integrity. Speakers will share real-world examples of successful CTE-aligned music programs and hear directly from music educators who are dual-certified in both music and CTE\, offering insight into credentialing\, curriculum design\, and cross-department collaboration. \nThe session will also directly address common questions and concerns from the field\, including whether CTE programs compete with or strengthen traditional music education offerings; how to ensure that CTE pathways complement\, rather than replace comprehensive music programs; and what safeguards can help ensure certified music educators lead music-based CTE programs. \nBy the end of the webinar\, attendees will: \n\nUnderstand the structure and intent of federal CTE policy and funding.\nIdentify music programs that may qualify for CTE support.\nRecognize opportunities to expand student pathways in music-related careers.\nGain strategies to advocate for strong\, educator-led music CTE programs that enhance—not diminish—existing music education offerings.\n\nThis session is designed to equip music educators with the knowledge and tools to engage confidently in CTE conversations at the school\, district\, and state levels. \nSpeakers\n\nBryan Powell (moderator)\, Chief Program Officers\, Music Will\nDr. Latasha Casterlow-Lalla\, Supervisor of Visual & Performing Arts\, Passaic Public Schools (NJ)\nDanielle Collins\, Director of Arts\, Media\, and Entertainment\, Inspire EDU\n3rd Speaker TBD\nAmanda Karhuse (conclusion)\, Assistant Executive Director for Advocacy and Public Policy\, NAfME\n\nWebinar Co-Hosts\n\nGrammy Museum\nInspire EDU\nMusic Will\nNAMM\nNational Association for Music Education\nSave The Music\n\nTo submit questions before the webinar\, please fill out this form. \n\n\n \n \n Suggestion Form for CTE Panel Discussion\n Thank you for your interest in our upcoming webinar on expanding music education pathways through Career and Technical Education (CTE). Please complete the following form if you have specific questions or topic suggestions for the panelists. We look forward to having you join us! \n \n Name(Required)State(Required)AlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingWhat questions do you have about music education’s role in CTE?What challenges have you faced in your school or district related to implementation of CTE programs?What topics are you most interested in hearing from the speakers?What resources would be most helpful for music educators on this issue?Email address(Required)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ \n \n \n \n\n\nNOTE THAT A COURSE COMPLETION CERTIFICATE WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE FOR THIS WEBINAR. A recording will be available in NAfME’s Advocacy Resource Center following the program. \nThe views expressed are those of the presenter; they do not necessarily reflect the views of NAfME. URL:https://nafme.org/event/orchestrating-opportunity-expanding-music-education-pathways-through-cte/ CATEGORIES:Live Virtual,Virtual,Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nafme.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/default-NAfME-Webinar-featured-image_1920-x-960.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T010658 CREATED:20260313T141649Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T120005Z UID:10000307-1778094000-1778097600@nafme.org SUMMARY:HELP! My Clarinet is __?!: A Guide to Troubleshooting Common Clarinet Conundrums DESCRIPTION:This webinar offers a practical\, comprehensive approach to diagnosing and correcting frequent clarinet challenges such as squeaks\, intonation issues\, tone quality concerns\, articulation inconsistencies\, response problems\, and “why-is-it-doing-that?!” moments that every music educator encounters. Drawing on extensive experience working collaboratively with band directors and students\, corrective strategies that support both students and teachers will be demonstrated. These strategies are effective for beginners learning fundamental sound production through experienced students who are still wrestling with persistent issues. Educators will also learn how to approach diagnostics as an essential part of developing independent\, self-guided learners in the classroom. In this session\, we will discuss and review listening and visual examples\, as well as a written troubleshooting guide for immediate use in the classroom. \nBrooke Miller is an accomplished clarinetist and dedicated educator\, currently serving as Assistant Professor of Woodwinds and Music Education at Adams State University in Alamosa\, Colorado\, where she also maintains a vibrant private studio. She is passionate about guiding students toward becoming independent\, well-rounded musicians who perform with a true sense of artistry. A strong advocate for new music\, Brooke has collaborated on numerous premieres\, recordings\, and musical projects both in the U.S. and abroad. She earned her DMA in Clarinet Performance from the University of North Texas and holds a Master of Music from Ithaca College\, and a Professional Performance Certificate and a Bachelor of Music Education from The Pennsylvania State University. \n\nNAfME presents this live virtual event at no charge to all as a service to the music education profession. To register\, you must enter your NAfME member information or create a nonmember account. After registering\, check your email for instructions. A recording of this program will be available to all registrants for one week following the live event. Members can also view archived NAfME webinars in the NAfME Academy. \nThe views expressed are those of the presenter; they do not necessarily reflect the views of NAfME. URL:https://nafme.org/event/help-my-clarinet-is-__-a-guide-to-troubleshooting-common-clarinet-conundrums/ CATEGORIES:Live Virtual,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nafme.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/default-NAfME-Webinar-featured-image_1920-x-960.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T010658 CREATED:20260319T164530Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T192115Z UID:10000311-1778698800-1778702400@nafme.org SUMMARY:The Music Director’s Goal-Setting Blueprint DESCRIPTION:Behind every thriving ensemble is a director with a plan. This interactive webinar guides music educators through a structured\, practical approach to goal-setting that can help any program (large or small) grow intentionally and sustainably. Participants will explore a framework designed specifically for music programs\, focusing on four key areas of development: Musicianship\, Program Growth\, Community Support\, and School/Administrative Relationships. Using examples from band\, choir\, orchestra\, and jazz settings\, the session connects big-picture vision with actionable weekly planning strategies. Attendees will receive goal-tracking templates\, reflection prompts\, and planning tools they can immediately apply to improve rehearsal focus\, communication\, and long-term program development. This session empowers music educators to move beyond “survival mode” and take measurable\, meaningful steps toward stronger programs\, healthier ensembles\, and more balanced professional lives. \nAaron Noë is Director of Bands at Greensboro College in North Carolina\, where he directs the Wind Ensemble\, Jazz Ensemble\, and Pep Band\, and teaches courses in conducting and music education. He is also the founder of WindConductor.org\, a professional development platform that supports music educators through resources focused on goal setting\, program growth\, and leadership. As a composer with Aamano Music\, his works for concert band and chamber ensembles have been commissioned and performed across the United States. With more than two decades of experience teaching instrumental music in North Carolina\, Virginia\, and South Carolina\, Aaron remains dedicated to helping music educators build strong\, student-centered programs that inspire lifelong musicianship. \n\nNAfME presents this live virtual event at no charge to all as a service to the music education profession. To register\, you must enter your NAfME member information or create a nonmember account. After registering\, check your email for instructions. A recording of this program will be available to all registrants for one week following the live event. Members can also view archived NAfME webinars in the NAfME Academy. \nThe views expressed are those of the presenter; they do not necessarily reflect the views of NAfME. URL:https://nafme.org/event/the-music-directors-goal-setting-blueprint/ CATEGORIES:Live Virtual,Virtual,Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nafme.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/default-NAfME-Webinar-featured-image_1920-x-960.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T010658 CREATED:20260313T141715Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T141715Z UID:10000306-1779217200-1779220800@nafme.org SUMMARY:Navigating Emotional Risk in the Music Classroom DESCRIPTION:What is emotional risk and how does it affect our teaching? Learning how students perceive and respond to emotional risk can inform much of what we (and our students) do in our classrooms. In this session\, we will discuss concepts and strategies to scaffold emotional risk\, helping all students feel safe and welcome to fully participate in active music making. Be prepared to engage in large and small group strategies that you can use with your students\, as well as learn about the psychology behind these strategies to help reach all your students in a meaningful way. While examples will come from elementary instrumental\, vocal\, and general music classes\, music educators from all disciplines can benefit from this session. \nTerri Felton is a 5th grade orchestra teacher and new teacher mentor in Madison\, Wisconsin\, and is the South-Central Vice-President for the Wisconsin Music Educators Association. She actively works to provide access to meaningful musical experiences for all students\, and she strongly believes in the power of supporting new teachers by pairing them with experienced mentors. \n\nNAfME presents this live virtual event at no charge to all as a service to the music education profession. To register\, you must enter your NAfME member information or create a nonmember account. After registering\, check your email for instructions. A recording of this program will be available to all registrants for one week following the live event. Members can also view archived NAfME webinars in the NAfME Academy. \nThe views expressed are those of the presenter; they do not necessarily reflect the views of NAfME. URL:https://nafme.org/event/navigating-emotional-risk-in-the-music-classroom/ CATEGORIES:Live Virtual,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nafme.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/default-NAfME-Webinar-featured-image_1920-x-960.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T010658 CREATED:20260313T141824Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T141824Z UID:10000305-1779908400-1779912000@nafme.org SUMMARY:Teaching Musicality to Orchestra Students DESCRIPTION:Students can learn to be proactive and perform more musically if taught to recognize “composer clues.” The session will identify many clues and offer suggestions for implementation during rehearsal. Some of these clues are: basic dynamic shapes\, following the line\, principals of additive phrasing and accelerated motion\, chromatic notes as text painting\, seeing the simplified phrase\, and repeated pitches and octave displacements. Examples from the standard school orchestra literature will be used to demonstrate these principles. \nPhilip Baldwin serves as Professor of Violin and Viola and Conductor of the University Symphony Orchestras at Whitworth University in Spokane\, Washington\, as well as Artistic Director and Conductor of the Spokane Youth Symphony. He earned a DMA at The Ohio State University\, receiving the Distinguished Dissertation Award for work on the violin sonatas of William Bolcom. As a fellowship recipient\, he attended the Conductor’s Institute of South Carolina and trained at the Saito International Conducting School. He has appeared with the members of the Spokane Symphony\, conducted the WMEA Junior All-State Orchestra\, and twice directed the Hong Kong Youth Music Camp. He is Past President of the Washington chapter of the American String Teachers Association and Director of the Birch Bay String Teachers Workshop. He has presented lectures at eight ASTA national conventions\, the Texas and Arkansas Music Educators Association conventions\, and at two International Short Story conferences on the intersection of music and literature. \n\nNAfME presents this live virtual event at no charge to all as a service to the music education profession. To register\, you must enter your NAfME member information or create a nonmember account. After registering\, check your email for instructions. A recording of this program will be available to all registrants for one week following the live event. Members can also view archived NAfME webinars in the NAfME Academy. \nThe views expressed are those of the presenter; they do not necessarily reflect the views of NAfME. URL:https://nafme.org/event/teaching-musicality-to-orchestra-students/ CATEGORIES:Live Virtual,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nafme.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/default-NAfME-Webinar-featured-image_1920-x-960.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T170000 DTSTAMP:20260404T010658 CREATED:20260313T141846Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T141846Z UID:10000308-1779984000-1779987600@nafme.org SUMMARY:Mapping the Route: Strategic Frameworks for Arts Pathway Validation DESCRIPTION:This Music Program Leaders colloquium explores the development and implementation of local and state arts pathway recognition systems designed to elevate the visibility and value of arts education. The session highlights strategies for aligning district initiatives with state-level recognition frameworks to ensure arts students receive meaningful college and career pathway acknowledgment. Participants will gain insight into practical implementation steps\, cross-agency collaboration\, and approaches to validating artistic achievement alongside traditional academic pathways. \nKimberly Hirschmann is the Supervisor of PK-12 Visual & Performing Arts for Frederick County Public Schools in Frederick\, Maryland\, where she oversees curricular and co-curricular programming in music\, visual art\, media art\, theatre\, and dance. She also directs the Frederick Community College Wind Ensemble and serves as a Director of the Elizabethtown College Music Camp in Pennsylvania. She has taught elementary general music and high school instrumental music\, including marching band\, concert band\, jazz band\, guitar\, and piano. She holds a Bachelor of Music Education from Elizabethtown College\, a Master of Music in Wind Conducting from Messiah University\, and a Doctorate in Music Education from Liberty University\, graduating with High Distinction. She is active as a clinician\, guest conductor\, and presenter. \nChristopher Moseley is the Education Specialist for Performing Arts at Henrico County Public Schools in Henrico County\, Virginia\, and the Director of the Pep Band at Randolph-Macon College. In 2015 he was appointed as a conductor for the Richmond Symphony Youth Orchestra program and conducted the Concert Orchestra and Wind Ensemble. Additionally\, he has served as conductor for the Richmond Police Athletic League Band and Music Director for the Richmond Nativity Pageant. He has served as a guest conductor\, clinician\, and adjudicator for various school divisions\, the Virginia Band and Orchestra Directors Association\, and the Florida Bandmasters Association. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Music Education from Bethune-Cookman University in Daytona Beach\, Florida\, and holds a Master of Music Education from Virginia Commonwealth University and an Education Specialist degree in Educational Leadership and Administration from The George Washington University. \n\nNAfME presents this live virtual event at no charge to all as a service to the music education profession. To register\, you must enter your NAfME member information or create a nonmember account. After registering\, check your email for instructions. A recording of this program will be available to all registrants for one week following the live event. Members can also view archived NAfME webinars in the NAfME Academy. \nThe views expressed are those of the presenter; they do not necessarily reflect the views of NAfME. URL:https://nafme.org/event/mapping-the-route-strategic-frameworks-for-arts-pathway-validation/ CATEGORIES:Live Virtual,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nafme.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/default-nafme-music-program-leaders-colloquium.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260603T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260603T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T010658 CREATED:20260313T142114Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T142114Z UID:10000304-1780513200-1780516800@nafme.org SUMMARY:Investigating Innovators of the Past to Meet Curricular Goals of the Present DESCRIPTION:Collegiate NAfME members from Pacific University and their instructor\, Kendra Kay Friar\, share their personal connections to four curricular innovators from history: Nathaniel Clark Smith\, Ruth Crawford Seeger\, Belle Ortiz\, and Lois Choksy. The presenters will connect their in-progress professional identity development to the pioneering work of historical role models. Repertoire and pedagogical suggestions pioneered by each role model will also be presented. Participants are invited to sing\, dance\, create\, and analyze music while considering diverse voices still relevant to contemporary practice. Join tomorrow’s teachers for an inspirational visit to the past. \nKendra Kay Friar\, Adjunct Professor\, Pacific University\, is the Academic Editor of NAfME’s Journal of General Music Education and a member of NAfME’s Equity Committee. Her publications include articles in the Journal of General Music Education\, Music Educators Journal\, and Teaching Music. She is a regular presenter at national\, regional\, and state conferences and a contributor to two NAfME webinars: “Margaret Bonds’s ‘Credo’ and the Expanding Choral Canon: A Case Study” and “Scott Joplin: A Guide for K-12 Music Educators.” \nCNAfME @ Pacific University is a vibrant student organization that introduces preservice teachers to professional development opportunities. The Pacific University Department of Music offers majors and minors in four different areas\, encouraging students to pursue their passion for music on the way to careers in performance\, education\, and healthcare. \n\nNAfME presents this live virtual event at no charge to all as a service to the music education profession. To register\, you must enter your NAfME member information or create a nonmember account. After registering\, check your email for instructions. A recording of this program will be available to all registrants for one week following the live event. Members can also view archived NAfME webinars in the NAfME Academy. \nThe views expressed are those of the presenter; they do not necessarily reflect the views of NAfME. URL:https://nafme.org/event/investigating-innovators-of-the-past-to-meet-curricular-goals-of-the-present/ CATEGORIES:Live Virtual,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nafme.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/default-NAfME-Webinar-featured-image_1920-x-960.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T170000 DTSTAMP:20260404T010658 CREATED:20251209T221856Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T222138Z UID:10000266-1780560000-1780765200@nafme.org SUMMARY:Jacksonville Music Education History Symposium DESCRIPTION:Jacksonville Music Education History Symposium\nJune 4-6\, 2026\nJacksonville\, Florida\nUniversity of North Florida\nCall for Papers\, Panel Discussions\, and Performances\nThe Symposium Planning Committee welcomes submissions on topics related in any way to the history of music teaching and learning: \n\nScholarly papers suitable for reading (Submit an abstract of 300-500 words in any standard style format. Include the title and a detailed outline. Allow 25 minutes for reading or presenting and 10 minutes for questions/comments.)\nRoundtable presentations of research in progress (This session is intended for graduate students or anyone who would like feedback on a current research project. Submit a 200-word description of the study. Allow 5 minutes for description of study and questions for the table\, and 10 minutes for discussion with the table.)\nPanel discussions (Submit outline with names of participants. Allow 45 minutes for panelists and 10 minutes for questions/comments.)\nPerformances (Submit musical content\, names of performers\, and any equipment needs. Performances can vary in length from 30 to 90 minutes. Exact timing TBD with accepted performers.)\n\nMaterials must be submitted electronically in any standard style format. Include the following information in the body of the electronic mail message: Name\, address\, telephone\, affiliation\, email address for further communication\, the title of the paper or proposal\, and your preferred format. Send submissions to Dr. Patti Tolbert (patti.tolbert@gcsu.edu)\, Chair of the Review Panel. \nComplete papers and proposals for other presentations must be received no later than 11:59 PM\, February 20\, 2026. Acknowledgement (by February 24) and notification (by March 20) will be sent via return email.  \nThe Symposium on the History of Music Education is being organized and sponsored by the History Special Research Interest Group of the National Association for Music Education (NAfME) and the University of North Florida. The Symposium Planning Committee is planning several activities of interest for symposium attendees\, including keynote speakers\, scholarly papers\, panels\, concerts\, and local attractions.  \nFor further information\, contact:  \nElizabeth Chappell\, Ph.D.                    Timothy J. Groulx\, Ph.D. \nSymposium Chair                                  Symposium Host \nTexas Tech University                          University of North Florida School of Music URL:https://nafme.org/event/jacksonville-music-education-history-symposium/ LOCATION:University of North Florida\, 1 UNF Drive\, Jacksonville\, FL\, 32224\, United States CATEGORIES:In Person,Symposium ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nafme.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/nafme-default.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260621 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260625 DTSTAMP:20260404T010658 CREATED:20260402T144048Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T163154Z UID:10000318-1782000000-1782345599@nafme.org SUMMARY:2026 NAfME National Leadership Assembly DESCRIPTION:President Cecil Adderley invites NAfME national and state leadership to participate in the 2026 National Leadership Assembly. Please contact Kim Henry at kimh@nafme.org with any questions. This event is by invitation only. URL:https://nafme.org/event/2026-nafme-national-leadership-assembly/ LOCATION:Reston\, VA CATEGORIES:In Person,Meeting,State MEA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nafme.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/NAfME-Hill-Day-Group-Photo-by-the-Capitol.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260622 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260625 DTSTAMP:20260404T010658 CREATED:20260318T141426Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T141426Z UID:10000310-1782086400-1782345599@nafme.org SUMMARY:2026 NAfME Collegiate Leadership Advocacy Summit DESCRIPTION:The annual NAfME Collegiate Leadership Advocacy Summit (CLAS) is an exciting multiday event that brings together NAfME Collegiate members from all over the nation for leadership-centric learning sessions\, advocacy training\, and professional networking. \nThe event concludes with NAfME’s annual Hill Day event\, during which all attendees head to Capitol Hill to meet with congressional representatives and staffers to share their story and advocate at the federal level alongside leaders in their state on behalf of music education. \nKey Takeaways from the Event\nAttendees will: \n\nAttend invaluable leadership training from the country’s leaders in music education\nNetwork with NAfME Collegiate peers from around the country\nGain a deeper understanding of education policy and the impact of advocacy at the nation’s capital\n\nand can: \n\nShare their story of the impact music education has on them with federal legislators\nSpread the impact of this event with their chapter and community\n\nVisit 2026 NAfME Collegiate Leadership Advocacy Summit for complete details. View highlights from the 2025 Collegiate Leadership Advocacy Summit by reading the recap blog The 2025 NAfME Collegiate Leadership Advocacy Summit: Sound Advocacy\, Music Matters. \nPlease contact collegiate@nafme.org with questions. URL:https://nafme.org/event/2026-nafme-collegiate-leadership-advocacy-summit/ LOCATION:Sheraton Reston\, 11810 Sunrise Valley Drive\, Reston\, VA\, 20191\, United States CATEGORIES:Conference,In Person,Summit ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nafme.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2025-clas-group-photo-hero.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260624 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260625 DTSTAMP:20260404T010658 CREATED:20260402T144000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T180617Z UID:10000319-1782259200-1782345599@nafme.org SUMMARY:NAfME Hill Day 2026 DESCRIPTION:Updates for the event can be found on the NAfME Hill Day landing page. As part of the 2026 National Leadership Assembly\, NAfME leaders and advocates will be returning to Capitol Hill on Wednesday\, June 24. Attendance at this event is by invitation only. URL:https://nafme.org/event/nafme-hill-day-2026/ LOCATION:Washington\, DC CATEGORIES:Campaign,In Person ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nafme.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/NAfME24-821-LR.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260713T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260714T170000 DTSTAMP:20260404T010658 CREATED:20251117T170615Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T170615Z UID:10000259-1783929600-1784048400@nafme.org SUMMARY:2026 Virtual String Teachers Summit DESCRIPTION:Expanding the Score:\nAmplifying opportunities for every string student\, teacher\, and performer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for this 2-day online\, synchronous event to build tools\, develop techniques\, and connect with colleagues from around the country and the world! \nCall for session proposals open through December 3\, 2025. \nLearn more about this event. URL:https://nafme.org/event/2026-virtual-string-teachers-summit/ CATEGORIES:Live Virtual,Summit,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nafme.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/2026-Virtual-String-Teachers-Summit.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260713T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260714T160000 DTSTAMP:20260404T010658 CREATED:20260306T171556Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T154234Z UID:10000302-1783940400-1784044800@nafme.org SUMMARY:Expanding the Score: 2026 Virtual String Teachers Summit DESCRIPTION:When we learn together\, we grow together. \nRegister now for the 2026 Virtual String Teachers Summit—a global gathering of string teachers committed to Expanding the Score for every teacher and student. (Full-time student rate also available.) \nThis fully virtual experience brings together thousands of educators from around the world for inspiring keynotes\, education sessions\, and meaningful connections—all accessible from wherever you teach. \nAt this year’s Summit\, you will: \nDiscover innovative rehearsal strategies and teaching tools\nConnect with a global network of string educators\nGain fresh perspectives on access\, creativity\, and student engagement\nEarn professional development hours from leading organizations \nThis Summit offers ideas you can immediately bring back to your students. \nNetwork with String Teachers around the World! \nOne Summit\, eight organizations\, thousands of educators shaping the future of string teaching! \nThis global summit is hosted by the American String Teachers Association\, College Music Society\, European String Teachers Association\, Midwest Band and Orchestra Clinic\, Music Teachers National Association\, National Association for Music Education\, Suzuki Association of the Americas\, and Tennessee Music Education Association. URL:https://nafme.org/event/expanding-the-score-2026-virtual-string-teachers-summit/ CATEGORIES:Live Virtual,Summit,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nafme.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2006-virtual-string-teacher-summit.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260726 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260801 DTSTAMP:20260404T010658 CREATED:20260115T201138Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T155715Z UID:10000287-1785024000-1785542399@nafme.org SUMMARY:2026 ISME 37th World Conference DESCRIPTION:Unity in Music Education: Building Bridges for all\nFrom Patricia A. González-Moreno\, President\, International Society for Music Education: Centered around the theme “Unity in Music Education: Building Bridges for All\,” this conference reaffirms our shared mission to foster a global music education community that is inclusive\, innovative\, and connected. URL:https://nafme.org/event/2026-isme-37th-world-conference/ LOCATION:Montréal Convention Centre\, 1001 Place Jean-Paul-Riopelle\, Montreal\, Quebec\, H2Y 0A3\, Canada CATEGORIES:Conference,In Person ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nafme.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/isme-montreal-2026-logo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260930 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261004 DTSTAMP:20260404T010658 CREATED:20250812T160707Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T115148Z UID:10000225-1790726400-1791071999@nafme.org SUMMARY:2026 Biennial NAfME Music Research and Teacher Education Conference DESCRIPTION:The National Association for Music Education (NAfME) 2026 Biennial Music Research and Teacher Education Conference will take place September 30-October 3\, 2026\, at the Hilton Long Beach\, in Long Beach\, California. NAfME welcomes the participation of future\, current\, and retired music educators\, music teacher educators\, administrators\, and community and corporate partners who are passionate about the critical role of music education for all. Attendees will benefit from current research\, policy discourse\, and dialogue concerning the human experience in music teaching and learning. \nGuided by the 2026 Biennial Conference Planning Committee\, the conference will feature a keynote session\, the 2026 Senior Researcher Address\, hundreds of presentation and poster sessions selected by NAfME’s Society for Research in Music Education and Society for Music Teacher Education from the call for research proposals\, and more. \n2026 Biennial Conference Keynote Speaker\nPedro Antonio Noguera\, PhD\nPedro Noguera is the Dean of the Rossier School of Education\, and Distinguished Professor of Education at University of Southern California (USC). He is one of the nation’s leading scholars on issues related to inequality\, public policy and education. Prior to coming to USC\, he held endowed chairs at UCLA\, NYU\, Harvard\, and the University of California\, Berkeley. He is the author of 15 books. His most recent book A Search for Common Ground with Rick Hess was the winner of the American Association of Publishers Prose Award in 2021. Noguera serves as an advisor to several states\, school districts\, foundations\, NGOs\, and nonprofits. In 2014 he was elected to the National Academy of Education and Phi Delta Kappa honor society\, and in 2020 he was elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Noguera has received eight honorary doctorates from American universities\, most recently from his Alma Mater\, Brown University. He has received awards from the Center for the Advanced Study in the Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University\, the National Association of Secondary School Principals\, and from the McSilver Institute for Poverty Policy and Research at NYU for his research and advocacy efforts aimed at fighting poverty. In 2023 he was ranked 1st in the nation for influence and impact in the field of education by Education Week. Born in New York City to Caribbean immigrants\, Noguera is the father of five children\, and grandfather to five grandchildren. Learn more about Pedro Noguera. \nUpdate: The open window for proposal submissions for the 2026 Biennial Conference was January 19 to February 23\, 2026. The call for submissions is now closed and not accepting new proposals. \nBookmark this web page for regular updates about the 2026 Biennial Conference. More information on registration and booking your room at the Hilton Long Beach is coming soon! \n2026 Biennial Conference Program\nPlease note that the complete\, fully scheduled and detailed program for this conference will be published online by NAfME in August 2026. To get an overall example and feel for the different types of presentation and poster sessions and wide spectrum of music research and teacher education topics shared and discussed at a NAfME Biennial conference see the 2024 Biennial Conference program. \nOverview Agenda for the 2026 Biennial Conference\n*Additional program information will be provided as confirmed/available. \nIn addition to the hundreds of presentation and poster sessions selected from the call for research proposals following the overall schedule below\, there will be three interactive sessions led by members of NAfME’s Music Teacher Profession Advisory Committee (MTPAC): \n\nThe Music Teacher\, 2050: Skills\, Knowledge\, and Dispositions Teachers Will Need in the Future\nLeading from the Middle: Administrative Advocacy for Curricular Evolution\nModels of Change in Music Teacher Education: New Directions and Approaches\n\n\nWednesday\, September 30\n\n9:00 am–5:00 pm – NAfME Society and Journal Editorial Meetings\n5:30 pm–7:00 pm – Mentoring Session for Emerging Faculty and Researchers\n\nSRME and SMTE leaders will provide career mentoring opportunities for attendees on Wednesday evening and Friday morning. Music education professors at various career stages and representing different types of institutions will be available for small-group or one-on-one mentoring on a variety of career topics that include applying for first jobs in academia\, the tenure and promotion process\, middle and late career stages\, and publishing in research journals. Mentees will be encouraged to move to one or more topics throughout the sessions and come and go as their time permits. Please join us for one or both sessions.\n\n\n\n\nThursday\, October 1\n\n8:30 am–3:30 pm\n\nPresentation Sessions\nPoster Session 1\n\n\n4:00 pm–5:15 pm – Plenary Session: Keynote Speaker\, Dean Pedro Noguera\n5:15 pm–6:30 pm – Welcome Reception\n\n\nFriday\, October 2\n\n7:15 am–8:15 am – Mentoring Session for Emerging Faculty and Researchers\n8:30 am–4:55 pm\n\nPresentation Sessions\nPoster Sessions 2 and 3\n\n\n5:15 pm–6:30 pm – Plenary Session: 2026 NAfME Senior Research Address and Annual SRME Business Meeting\n\n\nSaturday\, October 3\n\n8:00 am–12:45 pm\n\nPresentation Sessions\nPoster Session 4\n\n\n\n\n\nSpecial NAfME Music Teacher Profession Advisory Committee (MTPAC) Sessions at the 2026 Biennial Conference\n*Session dates and times to be announced. \nThe Music Teacher\, 2050: Skills\, Knowledge\, and Dispositions Teachers Will Need in the Future\nWhat are the skills\, knowledge\, dispositions\, and competencies a music teacher will need in the future? Join us for a highly interactive brainstorming session designed to inform MTPAC’s development of forward-looking recommendations. \nPresenters: Carlos R. Abril\, Wendy Sims \nLeading from the Middle: Administrative Advocacy for Curricular Evolution\nThis interactive session presents music education researchers and teacher preparation leaders with potential strategies to effectively lead from the middle when engaging with Deans and Directors. Participants will explore critical pathways for institutional change through topics including auditions and curricular evolution\, offering practical guidance on navigating faculty resistance and institutional inertia to achieve meaningful\, program-wide revision. \nPresenters: Latasha Casterlow-Lalla\, Shawn Chastain\, Ramon Jackson\, Sarah Nietupski\, Kelly Parkes\, Jared Rawlings\, Martina Vasil \nModels of Change in Music Teacher Education: New Directions and Approaches\nPanelists will describe successful programmatic shifts in pre-service music teacher education designed to expand access and relevance. They will share specific changes\, including removing audition requirements and developing new concentrations in popular music\, mariachi\, and bilingual music education to better serve diverse and non-traditional students. The session will examine both the opportunities and challenges involved in revising auditions\, studio lessons\, ensemble expectations\, and coursework to prepare future music teachers for the realities of current and future music classrooms. \nPresenters: Bryan Powell\, Virginia Davis\, Cassandra Eisenreich\, Jennifer Walter \n2026 Biennial Music Research and Teacher Education Conference Planning Committee\n\nCecil Adderley\, NAfME President and Conference Chair\nJudy Bush\, NAfME President-Elect\nScott Sheehan\, NAfME Immediate Past President\nJames Daugherty\, Immediate Past President\, Southern Division; NAfME NEB Executive Committee Member\nCarlos Abril\, Music Teacher Profession Advisory Committee Co-Chair\nSRME Conference Co-Chairs\n\nPhillip Hash\, SRME Chair\nKelly Parkes\, SRME Chair-Elect\nJessica Nápoles\, SRME Conference Coordinator\n\n\nSMTE Conference Co-Chairs\n\nAnn Marie Stanley\, SMTE Chair\nTami Draves\, SMTE Chair-Elect\nBrian Weidner\, SMTE Conference Chair\n\n\nWestern Division and California MEA Representatives\n\nScott Hedgecock\, Western Division Immediate Past President\nChad Zullinger\, California MEA President\n\n\n\nStaff Liaison: John Donaldson – johnd@nafme.org \n\nHilton Long Beach\nThe Hilton Long Beach is located at 701 W. Ocean Blvd\, Long Beach\, California\, 90831. The hotel is located within walking distance of a great number and variety of restaurants and attractions (including the Waterfront and Beach\, The Queen Mary\, Aquarium of the Pacific\, and The Pike Outlets). It is easily accessible from three airports\, including by Uber/Lyft: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX – 30 minutes); John Wayne Airport\, in Orange County (SNA – 40 minutes); and Long Beach Airport (LGB – 15 minutes). URL:https://nafme.org/event/2026-biennial-nafme-music-research-and-teacher-education-conference/ LOCATION:Hilton Long Beach\, 701 West Ocean Boulevard\, Long Beach\, CA\, United States CATEGORIES:Conference,In Person ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nafme.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/2026-Biennial-MRTE-Call-for-Proposals_feature-image-_1920x960.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270401 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270405 DTSTAMP:20260404T010658 CREATED:20260330T121326Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T204937Z UID:10000315-1806537600-1806883199@nafme.org SUMMARY:2027 NAfME Eastern Division Conference DESCRIPTION:59th NAfME Eastern Division In-Service Conference\nSound of Hope\, Waves of Change\nRhode Island Convention Center\, Providence\, Rhode Island\nApril 1-4\, 2027 \n\nApplications for School Performing Ensembles and Session Proposals will open on April 15\, 2026.\nExhibitor Applications will open June 15\, 2026.\n\nVisit the Rhode Island Music Education Association (RIMEA) and follow RIMEA on Instagram and Facebook for additional information and highlights. URL:https://nafme.org/event/2027-nafme-eastern-division-conference/ LOCATION:Rhode Island Convention Center\, 1 Sabin Street\, Providence\, Rhode Island\, 02903 CATEGORIES:Conference,In Person,Student Performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nafme.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/sound-of-hope-hero.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR