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Fact sheets, guides, webinars, talking points, reports and more to equip music educators with the tools you need to succeed in the classroom and to help advance the profession.
NAfME offers an extensive resource library to help educators teach music and advocate for music programs.
Grateful Reflections
By Mackie V. Spradley, NAfME National President 2020-2022 This article first appeared in the June 2022 issue of Music Educators Journal. I feel certain that every NAfME president approaches their…
The President’s Prose: Inside, Outside, Upside Down
By Scott R. Sheehan, NAfME National President 2022-2024 This article first appeared in the September 2022 issue of Music Educators Journal. Welcome to what may be the most meaningful and…
Artificial Intelligence and Music Education
The latest breakthrough advancement in technology, Artificial Intelligence (AI), has the potential to significantly transform the landscape of music education. As new technology becomes integrated into school systems, it’s important…
Webinar: Action Research: University/School Collaborations
Presenters: Dr. Emily Mercado, Michael Draut University of Utah Assistant Professor Dr. Emily Mercado and West Hills Middle School chorus teacher Michael Draut discuss the process of collaborating on an…
Consider a Career in Music Education
Want to teach music? NAfME is here for you every step of the way! This informative flyer for teachers, parents, administrators, and students shares the rewards of a career in…
Webinar: Introduction to Action Research: Bridging the Gap between Research and Practice
Presenter: Dr. Elizabeth Cassidy Parker Dr. Elizabeth Cassidy Parker provides contexts for music educators interested in engaging in action research. With her own article as an example, she discusses ethical…
The Art of Strategic Arts Planning – October 26, 2023 Music Program Leaders Colloquium
See the below recording and presentation slides from the October 26 colloquium on “The Art of Strategic Arts Planning: Facilitation to the Finish Line” presented by Michael Stone, Lance Nielsen,…
Celebrating and Elevating the Small-School Experience
Educators in small schools share their perspectives and their joys about teaching music. We asked more than a dozen experienced small school music educators to define “small school.”