August 13, 2026

Proposed Tariff on Brass-Wind Instruments

A U.S. Department of Commerce proposal could raise the already-high cost of purchasing, repairing, and maintaining instruments used by school music programs nationwide. Here’s how you can take action to oppose this proposal.

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August 13, 2026
Proposed Tariff on Brass-Wind Instruments
Colleen Conway headshot hero
August 12, 2026
Colleen Conway Is the Recipient of the 2026 NAfME Senior Researcher Award
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August 11, 2026
Collaborate to Succeed
music producer, sound engineer, composer, dj working in studio. recording, broadcasting, audio video editing concept
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Modern Band Is More Than We Think
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