National Association for Music Education

Tri-M® Music Honor Society and National Federation of State High School Associations Present 10 Schools Grants to Start Tri-M® Chapters

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Thursday, November 2, 2023
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RESTON, Va., Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Tri-M® Music Honor Society (a program of National Association for Music Education, or NAfME) extends gratitude to the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) for continuing its generous collaboration, providing grants to 10 new Tri-M® chapters during the 2023–2024 academic year. The 10 schools receiving grants have been announced.

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  • RESTON, Va., Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Tri-M® Music Honor Society (a program of National Association for Music Education , or NAfME) extends gratitude to the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) for continuing its generous collaboration, providing grants to 10 new Tri-M® chapters during the 2023–2024 academic year.
  • "The National Federation of State High School Associations is excited to help launch these schools' participation in Tri-M," Dr. James Weaver, NFHS Director of Performing Arts said.
  • The Tri-M® Music Honor Society is the international music honor society for middle/junior high and high school students.
  • The National Association for Music Education (NAfME) is a collaborative community that supports music educators and advocates for equitable access to music education.

NAfME Music Education Policy Roundtable Continues Expansion during Federal Education Appropriations Season

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023
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RESTON, Va., Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- This summer, the National Association for Music Education (NAfME) welcomed several new members to the Music Education Policy Roundtable (hereafter, the Roundtable), a public policy coalition consisting of more than 80 organizations that advocates for a high-quality music education for all students.

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  • This summer, the National Association for Music Education (NAfME) welcomed several new members to the Music Education Policy Roundtable, a public policy coalition consisting of more than 80 organizations that advocates for a high-quality music education for all students.
  • RESTON, Va., Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- This summer, the National Association for Music Education (NAfME) welcomed several new members to the Music Education Policy Roundtable (hereafter, the Roundtable), a public policy coalition consisting of more than 80 organizations that advocates for a high-quality music education for all students.
  • The Roundtable believes that music education should be taught by certified music educators, delivering sequential, standards-based music education to all students across the United States.
  • The National Association for Music Education (NAfME) is a collaborative community that supports music educators and advocates for equitable access to music education.

Dr. Alice Hammel of James Madison University Honored as NAfME 2023 Lowell Mason Fellow

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Thursday, July 27, 2023
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RESTON, Va., July 27, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In June, the National Association for Music Education (NAfME) honored Dr. Alice Hammel, professor of music education at James Madison University and professor of music theory at Virginia Commonwealth University, as the 2023 Lowell Mason Fellow. This distinction is one of music education's most important honors, designed to recognize the accomplishments of music educators, music education advocates, political leaders, industry professionals, and others who have contributed to music education in their unique way. Dr. Hammel was recognized as the 2023 Lowell Mason Fellow during the NAfME National Leadership Assembly in Washington, DC, attended by music educators and association leadership from around the country.

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  • In June, the National Association for Music Education (NAfME) honored Dr. Alice Hammel, professor of music education at James Madison University and professor of music theory at Virginia Commonwealth University, as the 2023 Lowell Mason Fellow.
  • RESTON, Va., July 27, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In June, the National Association for Music Education (NAfME) honored Dr. Alice Hammel, professor of music education at James Madison University and professor of music theory at Virginia Commonwealth University, as the 2023 Lowell Mason Fellow.
  • Dr. Hammel was recognized as the 2023 Lowell Mason Fellow during the NAfME National Leadership Assembly in Washington, DC, attended by music educators and association leadership from around the country.
  • Lowell Mason Fellow designations also provide an opportunity to support the efforts of NAfME through the donation made in the honoree's name.

NAfME Awards Three Collegiate Members and Four Institutions' Collegiate Chapters for Excellence and Achievement

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Thursday, July 27, 2023
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RESTON, Va., July 27, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The National Association for Music Education (NAfME) recognized the NAfME Collegiate Chapters of four schools as "Chapters of Excellence" this June during the NAfME National Leadership Assembly. The Chapter of Excellence Recognition was developed to encourage chapters to plan and execute successful chapter music programs, professional development projects, recruitment techniques, and service projects. Recognition of excellent projects is conferred annually and is based on activities completed by the chapter between January 1 and December 31st of the year prior. Chapters are evaluated on participation, commitment, creativity, impact, organization, uniqueness, and visibility.

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  • The purpose of the Professional Achievement Award is to recognize individual collegiate members for their commitment and dedication to NAfME and music education.
  • RESTON, Va., July 27, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The National Association for Music Education (NAfME) recognized the NAfME Collegiate Chapters of four schools as "Chapters of Excellence" this June during the NAfME National Leadership Assembly.
  • The four chapters receiving Chapter of Excellence Recognition for the 2022–2023 school year include:
    Three NAfME Collegiate members were also recognized with Professional Achievement Awards.
  • The purpose of the Professional Achievement Award is to recognize individual collegiate members for their commitment and dedication to NAfME and music education.

CMA Foundation and NAfME Announce Three 2023 State Advocacy Award Grant Winners

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Thursday, July 27, 2023
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RESTON, Va., July 27, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In collaboration with the CMA Foundation, the National Association for Music Education (NAfME) announces the 2023 recipients of the State Music Education Association Advocacy Grant Awards. These grants support the work of NAfME state music education associations (MEAs) by augmenting existing advocacy initiatives and creating new advocacy opportunities.

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  • In collaboration with the CMA Foundation, NAfME announces the 2023 recipients of the State Music Education Association Advocacy Grant Awards: Alabama, Missouri, and North Carolina.
  • These grants support the work of NAfME state music education associations by augmenting existing advocacy initiatives and creating new advocacy opportunities.
  • RESTON, Va., July 27, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In collaboration with the CMA Foundation, the National Association for Music Education (NAfME) announces the 2023 recipients of the State Music Education Association Advocacy Grant Awards.
  • These grants support the work of NAfME state music education associations (MEAs) by augmenting existing advocacy initiatives and creating new advocacy opportunities.

NAfME Awards Shannon Kelly Kane Scholarships to Lydia Kirkland, Sharon Tran, and Ethan Watkins

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023
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RESTON, Va., July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The National Association for Music Education (NAfME) honored Lydia Kirkland of the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO), Sharon Tran of the University of North Georgia (UNG), and Ethan Watkins of Converse University as the recipients of the 2023 Shannon Kelly Kane Scholarship. Lydia, Sharon, and Ethan were presented the scholarships during the June 2023 NAfME National Leadership Assembly and Collegiate Leadership Advocacy Summit. The Shannon Kelly Kane Scholarship was created by Shannon's family and friends in coordination with NAfME to honor her exemplary life and her love of teaching music. The scholarship award is open to current NAfME Collegiate members, who have been nominated for NAfME Collegiate Professional Achievement Recognition.

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  • Lydia, Sharon, and Ethan were presented the scholarships during the June 2023 NAfME National Leadership Assembly and Collegiate Leadership Advocacy Summit in Washington, DC.
  • Lydia, Sharon, and Ethan were presented the scholarships during the June 2023 NAfME National Leadership Assembly and Collegiate Leadership Advocacy Summit.
  • The Shannon Kelly Kane Scholarship was created by Shannon's family and friends in coordination with NAfME to honor her exemplary life and her love of teaching music.
  • Learn about past recipients of the Shannon Kelly Kane Scholarship, NAfME Collegiate Chapter of Excellence Recognition, and NAfME Collegiate Professional Achievement Awards.

New Mexico Music Educators Association Recognized with 2023 NAfME Excellence in Advocacy Award

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023
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RESTON, Va., July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The National Association for Music Education (NAfME) honored the New Mexico Music Educators Association (NMMEA) with the 2023 NAfME Excellence in Advocacy Award in recognition of their efforts advocating for music education. NAfME President and Board Chair Scott R. Sheehan presented the award during the "Together Towards Tomorrow" NAfME National Assembly gathering in Washington, DC, in June.

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  • This June in Washington, DC, the National Association for Music Education honored the New Mexico Music Educators Association with the 2023 NAfME Excellence in Advocacy Award in recognition of their efforts advocating for music education.
  • RESTON, Va., July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The National Association for Music Education (NAfME) honored the New Mexico Music Educators Association (NMMEA) with the 2023 NAfME Excellence in Advocacy Award in recognition of their efforts advocating for music education.
  • The NAfME Excellence in Advocacy award, presented annually at the NAfME National Leadership Assembly, recognizes a state music education association (MEA) for outstanding accomplishments in music education advocacy.
  • The 2021 Excellence in Advocacy Award recipients were Louisiana, Ohio, and Vermont Music Educators Associations; the 2020 Excellence in Advocacy Award recipient was the Wisconsin Music Educators Association; the 2019 Excellence in Advocacy Award recipient was the Florida Music Education Association; and the 2018 Excellence in Advocacy Award recipient was the Michigan Music Educators Association.

2022-2023 Tri-M® Music Honor Society National and State Chapters of the Year Announced

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Thursday, July 20, 2023
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RESTON, Va., July 20, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The National Association for Music Education (NAfME) announces the 2022–2023 Tri-M® Music Honor Society Chapter of the Year. The National Chapter of the Year Program is designed to motivate and reward chapters that perform service projects, encourage Chapter Officers to perform their duties properly, and increase awareness and interest in what other Tri-M® chapters are doing.

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  • Mission Oak High School – Tulare, California
    The Tri-M® Music Honor Society is the international music honor society for middle/junior high and high school students.
  • The National Association for Music Education (NAfME) is a collaborative community that supports music educators and advocates for equitable access to music education.
  • The only association that addresses all aspects of music education, NAfME, together with its affiliated state music education associations, advocates at the national, state, and local levels and provides resources and opportunities for teachers, students, parents, and administrators.
  • Catherina Hurlburt, National Association for Music Education, 5713233395, [email protected]
    Kristen Rencher, National Association for Music Education, 571-323-5898, [email protected]

New NAfME Report on Music Educator Recruitment and Retention Provides a Blueprint for Strengthening the Music Teacher Profession

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Wednesday, June 21, 2023
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RESTON, Va., June 21, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On June 21, 2023, the National Association for Music Education (NAfME) released A Blueprint for Strengthening the Music Teacher Profession, edited by Deborah A. Confredo, Carlos R. Abril, and Cecil L. Adderley. This report outlines the key issues facing the profession and actions to take to ensure the music teacher profession is diversified and actions are taken to keep music educators in the profession and recruit more music educators to ensure all students have equitable access to music education.

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  • NAfME formed the Music Teacher Profession Initiative (MTPI) in 2021 to identify barriers to equity in music teacher recruitment, education, and retention.
  • A Blueprint for Strengthening the Music Teacher Profession describes the task force's process, outcomes, and recommendations for action.
  • As noted in the report, "Shifts in university music teacher preparation curricula should not occur only from within departments of music education.
  • The National Association for Music Education (NAfME) is a collaborative community that supports music educators and advocates for equitable access to music education.

Divisive Concepts Laws Report from NAfME Provides Overview of Impact on Music Education and Resources for Educators

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Friday, March 31, 2023
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On March 31, 2023, National Association for Music Education (NAfME) released a comprehensive report on "Divisive Concepts Laws and Music Education," after nearly two years of discussion and research.

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  • On March 31, 2023, National Association for Music Education (NAfME) released a comprehensive report on "Divisive Concepts Laws and Music Education," after nearly two years of discussion and research.
  • RESTON, Va., March 31, 2023 On March 31, 2023, National Association for Music Education (NAfME) released a comprehensive report on " https://bit.ly/DCLMusicEducation [Divisive Concepts Laws and Music Education __title__ Divisive Concepts Laws and Music Education]," after nearly two years of discussion and research.
  • "As NAfME began researching the impact of Divisive Concepts Laws, we observed their direct opposition to NAfME's mission and beliefs," stated NAfME President Scott R. Sheehan.
  • The National Association for Music Education (NAfME) is a collaborative community that supports music educators and advocates for equitable access to music education.