NAfME Neighborhood

Foundational music experiences are more than just a fun introduction to music—they are essential building blocks for a lifelong engagement...

I have been teaching for a long time—45 years. My parents have always been completely supportive of my decision to...

As our profession evolves, one truth remains as front and center today as it did in the days of Lowell...

Band, choir, and orchestra are some of the most visible music making experiences in our schools. These ensembles and their...

Reach back into the ghosts of television shows past and conjure up Tony Soprano’s voice asking, “How you doin’?” Seriously,...

This article was originally published in the October 2024 issue of The Voice of the Washington Music Educators Association Journal,...

Have you ever felt isolated or found the parking lot empty when you finally leave the school building? Have you...

By Cecil Adderley Beginning Our School Year — Leaders Emerge at Every Age As we begin another academic year, we...

Back-to-school season is an exciting time! Here are some things that might help your students have a great start to...

Mental health is a serious concern for educators in general and music educators specifically. With that in mind, this spring,...

As an organization that is over 117 years old, NAfME leaders are committed to realizing the association’s mission of being...

I have a confession. When I graduated from college, I aspired to work my way up from a small school program...