October 06, 2026

Growth, Engagement, and Excitement

This special event serves as the primary back-to-school celebration for NAfME Collegiate members and chapters around the country, and provides them with an opportunity to share upcoming chapter activities, celebrate chapter functions, and acknowledge new members.

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NAfME Collegiate Kickoff Week, September 14–18, 2026
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October 29, 2026
Excellent at Music, or Excellent at Making Music Matter?
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October 27, 2026
How Do You Go about Planning Winter or Holiday Concerts?
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October 22, 2026
Beyond the Grade
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Music teacher and students singing around a piano
October 29, 2026
Excellent at Music, or Excellent at Making Music Matter?
concert audience members smiling and applauding
October 27, 2026
How Do You Go about Planning Winter or Holiday Concerts?
closeup of teacher gradebook
October 22, 2026
Beyond the Grade
student choir in concert
October 20, 2026
What Homeschool Families Are Teaching Us about Community Music Education
A middle-age woman smiling clapping with an elderly woman wearing headphones smiling and clapping
October 15, 2026
The Song Remembers
Smiling middle school students in the hallway
October 13, 2026
From the Corridor of Shame to a Symphony of Hope
student guitarist performing on stage with commercial music band
October 8, 2026
Delivery Is the Final Phase of Creation
GRAMMY Music Educator Award
October 8, 2026
22 of the 2027 GRAMMY Music Educator Award™ Semifinalists Are NAfME Members
Newer teacher with keyboard and guitar students in class
October 7, 2026
Quality Educator Partnership Act
NAfME Collegiate Kickoff Week, September 14–18, 2026
October 6, 2026
Growth, Engagement, and Excitement

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