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Together Toward Tomorrow
Scott R. Sheehan | September 10, 2023The start of a new year always brings new opportunities and new possibilities. Welcome to a school year that will be filled with meaningful music making, profound growth, and lasting connection for our students and music educators alike. As a new school year begins, most of us feel a sense of optimism knowing there are […] Read More... -
NAfME Leaders Speak Out
NAfME | August 20, 2023As we begin a new school year, leadership is one of the most important tools every music educator needs to be successful. More specifically, servant leadership puts the needs of those we are serving at the forefront of our decisions and can be actualized in an infinite number of ways. This month, we asked NAfME […] Read More... -
What Music Educators Need to Know About Divisive Concepts Laws
Dr. Karen Salvador | July 16, 2023Music educators all over the United States strive to ensure equitable access to music education for every child. As such, music educators are increasingly aware of the need to create welcoming learning spaces and engaging instruction for all students while creating, performing, connecting, and responding to a variety of musics. These efforts align with NAfME’s […] Read More... -
ABCs of Advocacy
Scott R. Sheehan | June 12, 2023Advocacy is the art of building relationships. Over the past several years, my journey has provided me with some amazing opportunities to serve our profession in various capacities. Throughout my years of service, perhaps the most meaningful takeaway I have gleaned is the unbelievable potential impact that each of us must strengthen and support music […] Read More... -
General Music – The Core of Music Education
Rob Lyda | April 2, 2023When you think of general music what immediately comes to mind? Do you think of children singing or using solfege? Do you imagine children playing Orff instruments? Do you think of movement experiences or folk dances? Do you think back to your experiences in general music education classes? When you think of general music education, […] Read More...
