Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! We are grateful for you! #TeacherAppreciationWeek

“Teachers are the heart and soul of our Nation. They care for our Nation’s students, pass on knowledge to rising generations, and inspire our children to dream up new possibilities for their futures.” The White House #TeacherAppreciationWeek whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/…

Share your ideas with colleagues around the country! Submit your webinar proposal by May 14. bit.ly/CallForWebinar… Review the full list of topics, including:

*Middle school general music

*Support for teachers in small schools

*Support for beginning teachers

*and more

NAfME Collegiate members, we want to hear from you! The survey deadline has been extended – share your thoughts today! bit.ly/NAfMECollegiat… #NAfMECollegiate

NAfME Collegiates, what a school year it’s been! And there’s more to come—listen in to this special message from the NAfME Collegiate Advisory Council co-chairs Kati Cox and Steve Kelly. #NAfMECollegiate

Learn about the Nat'l Endow f/t Arts Grant program for arts education and apply by July 11, 2024: arts.gov/grants/grants-…

Check your email inbox for NAfME Notes! How to share your ideas and expertise nationally, learn about the National Study of Arts Education, summer planning ideas, and more. Search archives bit.ly/NAfMENotes Subscribe: bit.ly/NAfMESubscribe

Need ideas on how to join us this June? Read “Finding the Funds: Get Yourself to the NAfME Collegiate Leadership Advocacy Summit” by Ben Reyes: ow.ly/tyzp50RqV8j #NAfMECollegiate Represent your state on Capitol Hill and connect with collegiates from around the country!

New: “Ensuring Legitimacy and Viability in Music Industry Education” by NAfME members Thaddaeus Bourne & José Valentino Ruiz ow.ly/z9MH50RsZsB They offer several actionable recommendations for faculty & administrators to effectively manage & innovate curricular offerings.

Dr. Hammel has made it her life’s calling to make music education for neurodivergent kids easier and better for both students and educators. Read more: heartlandlivingmagazine.com/those-who-can-…

New webinar May 14: “Suzuki Curious: Using the Suzuki Method to Enrich Your Orchestra Curriculum” presented by Lucinda Ali-Landing, Angelica Cortez, Stacy Garner, Erin Rushforth and facilitated by LaSaundra Booth and Tonya Suggs. bit.ly/SuzukiCuriousW… #orchestra

Middle and High School Tri-M® Music Honor Society Advisors! Nominate your chapter by May 20 for the 2023-2024 Chapter of the Year! High school chapters could receive up to $1,000, and middle school chapters up to $800. bit.ly/TriMAwards #MusicHonors

Watch the Nat'l Endow f/t Arts Jazz Masters Tribute Concert on-demand now: arts.gov/honors/jazz Highlights included performances by NEA Jazz Masters Gary Bartz, Terrence Blanchard, and Amina Claudine Myers; the African Rhythms Alumni Quintet; and more #JazzAppreciationMonth

Deadline TOMORROW! Call for nominations: Four new 2024-2030 ‘Journal of Music Teacher Education’ Editorial Committee members: bit.ly/JMTE2024Call Deadline to submit your nominations (including self-nominations): April 30, 2024.

Happy #JazzAppreciationMonth ! NAfME Council for Jazz Education Chair Bethany Robinson speaks with performer Sammy Miller who talks about his experiences working with students through the @Jazzdotorg program and his band The Congregation. vimeo.com/nafme/jam24int…

Graduating soon? Make sure your collegiate membership is current, so you can receive 50% off active membership dues your first year teaching! nafme.org/membership

Read the latest issue of ‘Teaching Music’ magazine online now! bit.ly/TeachingMusicM… Articles on balancing hard work and mental health, being a multiracial student in music, the power of body language in music teaching, teaching students how to practice, and more!

Registration is NOW OPEN for the 2024 Biennial NAfME Music Research and Teacher Education National Conference! Bit.ly/2024MRTE Join us in Atlanta this September – early bird rates are available, and check out the NAfME Room Block. #NAfME2024

We’re excited to have you join us at 11AM ET! bit.ly/2024GenMusicCo… Share what you learn with #NCGME Thank you to AOSA Dalcroze USA FAME @thegiml Organization of American Kodály Educators American Center for Elemental Music and Movement & the World Music Pedagogy program

Tri-M® advisors! Apply today for the 2023-24 NAfME Tri-M Chapter of the Year award! High school chapters could receive up to a $1000 scholarship, and middle/junior high school chapters up to $800. Apply now: nafme.awardsplatform.com #MusicHonors