National Association for Music Education

Pamela Dawson Named Recipient of the 2023 Music Educator Award™, Presented by the Recording Academy® and GRAMMY Museum®

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Thursday, February 2, 2023
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The recipient will be recognized during GRAMMY® Week 2023.

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  • The recipient will be recognized during GRAMMY® Week 2023.
  • The award is open to current U.S. music teachers, and anyone can nominate a teacher — students, parents, friends, colleagues, community members, school deans, and administrators.
  • Teachers are also able to nominate themselves, and nominated teachers are notified and invited to fill out an application.
  • In addition, the American Choral Directors Association, National Association for Music Education, NAMM Foundation, and National Education Association support this program through outreach to their constituencies.

U.S. Army Concert Band Performs Free Concert at Weinberg Center March 19

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Thursday, January 12, 2023
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FREDERICK, Md., Jan. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The U.S. Army Concert Band, an ensemble of the U.S. Army Band Pershing's Own, will hold a free concert at the Weinberg Center of the Arts in Frederick Maryland on Sunday, March 19, 2023, at 3:00 PM.

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  • Headquartered in Washington DC this 65-piece, traditional concert band travels the country and the world as ambassadors to the USA and its military
    FREDERICK, Md., Jan. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The U.S. Army Concert Band , an ensemble of the U.S. Army Band Pershing's Own, will hold a free concert at the Weinberg Center of the Arts in Frederick Maryland on Sunday, March 19, 2023, at 3:00 PM.
  • This is a Free Event, but tickets are required and can be found online at WeinbergCenter.org , by calling the box office at 301-600-2828, or in person at 20 West Patrick Street.
  • Headquartered in Washington, DC, The U.S. Army Concert Band has performed in concert venues such as Lincoln Center's Avery Fisher Hall, Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center, and Hollywood Bowl–connecting the Army with the American people.
  • Displaying their versatility, the Concert Band members perform a variety of styles, ranging from classical to popular.

Recording Academy® and GRAMMY Museum® Honor Local Teachers as 2023 Music Educator Award™ Finalists

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Monday, December 19, 2022
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The award is open to current U.S. music teachers, and anyone can nominate a teacher — students, parents, friends, colleagues, community members, school deans, and administrators.

Key Points: 
  • The award is open to current U.S. music teachers, and anyone can nominate a teacher — students, parents, friends, colleagues, community members, school deans, and administrators.
  • Teachers are also able to nominate themselves, and nominated teachers are notified and invited to fill out an application.
  • Each year, one recipient is selected from 10 finalists and recognized for their remarkable impact on students' lives.
  • They will receive a $10,000 honorarium and matching grant for their school's music program.

NAfME Releases New Strategic Plan Moving the Music Education Profession Progressively Forward

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Wednesday, November 23, 2022
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RESTON, Va., Nov. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The National Association for Music Education (NAfME) is proud to introduce to the association's members and the wider music education community a new Strategic Plan that will move the association and the music education profession forward in an intentionally progressive direction to ensure students from all walks of life, identities, backgrounds, and needs receive equitable access to music education.

Key Points: 
  • The National Association for Music Education (NAfME) is proud to introduce to the association's members and the wider music education community a new Strategic Plan that will move the association and the music education profession forward in an intentionally progressive direction to ensure students from all walks of life, identities, backgrounds, and needs receive equitable access to music education.
  • RESTON, Va., Nov. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The National Association for Music Education (NAfME) is proud to introduce to the association's members and the wider music education community a new Strategic Plan that will move the association and the music education profession forward in an intentionally progressive direction to ensure students from all walks of life, identities, backgrounds, and needs receive equitable access to music education.
  • NAfME invites all music educators, supporters, and advocates to familiarize themselves with the new Strategic Plan and join us in moving the music education profession forward in this exciting and crucial direction.
  • National Association for Music Education, among the world's largest arts education organizations, is the only association that addresses all aspects of music education.

NAfME Announces Winners of NAfME 2022 Student Composers Competition, Student Songwriters Competition, and Student Electronic Music Competition

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Wednesday, November 2, 2022
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RESTON, Va., Nov. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The National Association for Music Education (NAfME) hosts three student competitions each school year: the Student Composers Competition, the Electronic Music Composition Competition, and the Student Songwriters Competition, all open to Kindergarten through Collegiate/Graduate School students. This fall the winners of the 2022 competitions were announced.

Key Points: 
  • The National Association for Music Education hosts three student competitions each school year: the Student Composers Competition, the Electronic Music Composition Competition, and the Student Songwriters Competition, all open to Kindergarten through Collegiate/Graduate School students.
  • RESTON, Va., Nov. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The National Association for Music Education (NAfME) hosts three student competitions each school year: the Student Composers Competition, the Electronic Music Composition Competition, and the Student Songwriters Competition, all open to Kindergarten through Collegiate/Graduate School students.
  • The NAfME Student Composers Competition spotlights original music written by student composers.
  • The NAfME Electronic Music Composition Competition recognizes outstanding compositions and highlights the effectiveness of music technology in the school curriculum.

540 Students from 45 States and Territories to Perform in National Harbor, Maryland, in the NAfME All-National Honor Ensembles

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Tuesday, October 25, 2022
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RESTON, Va., Oct. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- During the 2021–22 school year, talented music students across the United States and overseas in military base schools practiced diligently to gain a chair or part in their local, district, and state music honor ensembles. And of those high school musicians who were accepted to their district or All-State music ensembles, 540 of them—the "best of the best"—were selected for the National Association for Music Education's (NAfME) 2022 All-National Honor Ensembles.

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  • These "best of the best" high school music students will take part in the National Association for Music Education (NAfME) 2022 All-National Honor Ensembles (ANHE) November 36, 2022, at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland, near Washington, DC.
  • Eligible students have qualified for their state-level honor ensemble program (not applicable to guitar or modern band students) and competed against top students for a spot in these national honor ensembles.
  • Our network of thousands of K12 teachers across 45 states leads a national movement that brings innovative and inclusive music education to students.
  • Catherina Hurlburt, National Association for Music Education, 703-860-4000, [email protected]
    Kristen Rencher, National Association for Music Education, 703-860-4000, [email protected]

Launches Fiscal Year--and School Year--with Renewed Advocacy Efforts and Coalition-Building

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Monday, October 24, 2022
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RESTON, Va., Oct. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- This fall, 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 40 organizations that advocates for a high-quality music education for all students.

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  • Association for Popular Music Education (APME) A music education organization dedicated to promoting and advancing popular music at all levels of education both in the classroom and beyond.
  • Its focus moving forward is continuing its advocacy of African American music education and enhancing awareness of the significant contributions of African American music to American culture.
  • National Association for Music Education, among the world's largest arts education organizations, is the only association that addresses all aspects of music education.
  • Catherina Hurlburt, National Association for Music Education, 571-323-3395, [email protected]
    Amanda Karhuse, National Association for Music Education, 703-860-4000, [email protected]

National Association for Music Education Awards Shannon Kelly Kane Scholarships to Kelsey Zetzl of Butler University and Hannah Combs of Oakland University

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Thursday, July 21, 2022
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RESTON, Va., July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The National Association for Music Education (NAfME) honored Kelsey Zetzl of Butler University and Hannah Combs of Oakland University as the recipients of the 2022 Shannon Kelly Kane Scholarship. Kelsey and Hannah were presented the scholarships during the June 2022 virtual awards ceremony during the NAfME National Assembly. 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.

Key Points: 
  • The National Association for Music Education (NAfME) honored Kelsey Zetzl of Butler University and Hannah Combs of Oakland University as the recipients of the 2022 Shannon Kelly Kane Scholarship.
  • RESTON, Va., July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The National Association for Music Education (NAfME) honored Kelsey Zetzl of Butler University and Hannah Combs of Oakland University as the recipients of the 2022 Shannon Kelly Kane Scholarship.
  • Kelsey and Hannah were presented the scholarships during the June 2022 virtual awards ceremony during the NAfME National Assembly.
  • National Association for Music Education, among the world's largest arts education organizations, is the only association that addresses all aspects of music education.

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

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Monday, July 18, 2022
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RESTON, Va., July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The National Association for Music Education (NAfME) recognized the NAfME Collegiate Chapters of seven schools as "Chapters of Excellence" this summer. These preservice music educators and collegiate chapters will be recognized early this fall in a virtual event that will bring together NAfME Collegiate members to share best practices from their chapters. 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 National Association for Music Education (NAfME) recognized the NAfME Collegiate Chapters of seven schools as "Chapters of Excellence" this summer.
  • RESTON, Va., July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The National Association for Music Education (NAfME) recognized the NAfME Collegiate Chapters of seven schools as "Chapters of Excellence" this summer.
  • The seven chapters receiving Chapter of Excellence Recognition for the 20212022 school year include:
    Four NAfME Collegiate members were also recognized with Professional Achievement Awards.
  • Professional Achievement Award recipients for 20212022 include:
    Amanda HeroldSunderman Conservatory of Music, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
    Read about the work of these NAfME Collegiate members and chapters, and learn about past recipients of the NAfME Collegiate Chapter of Excellence Recognition and NAfME Collegiate Professional Achievement Awards.

CMA Foundation and NAfME Announce Three 2022 State Advocacy Award Grant Winners

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Friday, July 15, 2022
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RESTON, Va., July 15, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In collaboration with the CMA Foundation, the National Association for Music Education (NAfME) announces the 2022 recipients of the State Music Education Association Advocacy Grant Awards. These grants support the work of NAfME federated music education associations (MEAs) by augmenting existing advocacy initiatives and creating new advocacy opportunities.

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  • In collaboration with the CMA Foundation, the National Association for Music Education announces the 2022 recipients of the State Music Education Association Advocacy Grant Awards.
  • RESTON, Va., July 15, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In collaboration with the CMA Foundation, the National Association for Music Education (NAfME) announces the 2022 recipients of the State Music Education Association Advocacy Grant Awards .
  • These grants support the work of NAfME federated music education associations (MEAs) by augmenting existing advocacy initiatives and creating new advocacy opportunities.
  • "NAfME applauds all of the critically important advocacy work that is done at the state level on behalf of music education," said NAfME President Scott R. Sheehan.