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SUMMARY:2026 Biennial NAfME Music Research and Teacher Education Conference
DESCRIPTION:Register for the conference(opens in new tab). Learn more about the event below.\nBook your room at the Hilton Long Beach(opens in new tab) by September 7!\nDownload an overview guide brochure for the conference(opens in new tab) (guide as of August 23)\nDownload the detailed conference program(opens in new tab) (program as of August 23)\nDownload a justification letter for attending the 2026 Biennial Conference(opens in new tab)\nBookmark this page for regular updates about the 2026 Biennial Conference.\n\n\nThe National Association for Music Education (NAfME) 2026 Biennial Music Research and Teacher Education Conference will take place September 30–October 3\, 2026\, at the Hilton Long Beach\, in Long Beach\, California. NAfME welcomes the participation of future\, current\, and retired music educators\, music teacher educators\, administrators\, and community and corporate partners who are passionate about the critical role of music education for all. Attendees will benefit from current research\, policy discourse\, and dialogue concerning the human experience in music teaching and learning. \nGuided by the 2026 Biennial Conference Planning Committee\, the conference will feature a keynote session\, the 2026 Senior Researcher Address\, hundreds of presentation and poster sessions selected by NAfME’s Society for Research in Music Education and Society for Music Teacher Education from the call for research proposals\, and more.
URL:https://oregonmea.org/event/2026-biennial-nafme-music-research-and-teacher-education-conference/
LOCATION:Hilton Long Beach\, 701 W Ocean Blvd\, Long Beach\, California\, 90831
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
ORGANIZER;CN="Amanda Karhuse":MAILTO:AmandaK@nafme.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261007T160000
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DTSTAMP:20260930T062815Z
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SUMMARY:NAfME Webinar: Sequencing Folk Dance Skills for All Students
DESCRIPTION:Successful folk dancing can teach a lot of skills but doesn’t magically happen in one lesson. This webinar will help teachers understand how to sequence folk dance skills from kindergarten to upper elementary\, including strategies for including special needs students. Learning objectives include how to explicitly teach partner skills\, how to introduce locomotor and non-locomotor movement in shared space\, how to build teamwork and social-emotional skills no matter the age\, and how to modify dances for different populations including students with little to no dance experience. We will use music of many different cultures to scaffold teaching skills while learning about music and movement from around the world. There will also be information on how to incorporate popular music and student-created dances. Folk dancing can teach so many musical and social skills\, and this webinar will demonstrate how to deliberately teach skills so that all students can be included in the fun!
URL:https://oregonmea.org/event/nafme-webinar-sequencing-folk-dance-skills-for-all-students/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
ORGANIZER;CN="Amanda Karhuse":MAILTO:AmandaK@nafme.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261008T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261008T170000
DTSTAMP:20260904T172104Z
CREATED:20260904T154322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T172104Z
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SUMMARY:OMEA District 8 Fall Orchestra Workshop
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URL:https://oregonmea.org/event/omea-district-8-fall-orchestra-workshop/
LOCATION:North Medford High School\, 1900 N Keene Way Drive\, Medford\, Oregon\, 97504\, United States
CATEGORIES:District 8,Professional Development
ORGANIZER;CN="Krista Debolt":MAILTO:kdebolt@grantspass.k12.or.us
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261009
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261010
DTSTAMP:20260904T172129Z
CREATED:20260904T155520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T172129Z
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SUMMARY:State-wide Inservice
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URL:https://oregonmea.org/event/state-wide-inservice-2/
LOCATION:Oregon
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261009
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261010
DTSTAMP:20260909T225501Z
CREATED:20260909T225501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T225501Z
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SUMMARY:Music for All Academy: Professional Development and Student Leadership
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URL:https://oregonmea.org/event/music-for-all-academy-professional-development-and-student-leadership/
LOCATION:David Douglas High School\, 1001 SE 135th Ave\, Portland\, Oregon\, 97233
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
ORGANIZER;CN="Jennifer Brooks":MAILTO:jennifer_brooks@ddsd40.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261010T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261010T130000
DTSTAMP:20260930T063120Z
CREATED:20260930T063120Z
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SUMMARY:NAfME Symposium: Music Education and Students with Disabilities and/or Those Living in Poverty
DESCRIPTION:Where is the field of music in special education and the care of students who live in poverty heading in the next 10 years? How can we prepare to be the best teachers possible for our students? What enduring questions remain\, and how will we fulfill the promises of an education based in equity and care for all students? As we finish our time together during this virtual symposium\, we will also ask each Zoom group to share their questions and responses to provide closure for our day. Register today. \nOrganized by Alice Hammel and Joseph Abramo. Additional presenters include Eric Bottorff\, Mara Culp\, Ellary Draper\, Kevin Droe\, and Bryan Nichols. \nThere is no fee to attend this event; however\, space is limited\, and all attendees must register in advance. A certificate of completion will be sent to all attendees based on time online during the symposium. \nRecordings will be available to registrants for one week following the symposium\, at which time they will be moved to the NAfME Academy\, which is free for NAfME members (requires a subscription).
URL:https://oregonmea.org/event/nafme-symposium-music-education-and-students-with-disabilities-and-or-those-living-in-poverty/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
ORGANIZER;CN="Amanda Karhuse":MAILTO:AmandaK@nafme.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261010T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261010T151500
DTSTAMP:20260904T172219Z
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SUMMARY:Portland Youth Philharmonic: Double Bass Class
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URL:https://oregonmea.org/event/portland-youth-philharmonic-double-bass-class-27/
LOCATION:PYP Building\, 1820 NE 21st Avenue\, Portland\, Oregon\, 97212
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
ORGANIZER;CN="Noreen Murdock":MAILTO:noreen@portlandyouthphil.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261014T160000
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SUMMARY:NAfME Webinar: Guitar Teaching Focused on Creative Development and Composition Skills
DESCRIPTION:This webinar presents an approach to guitar instruction for children ages 5–11 that cultivates creativity and early compositional thinking. It integrates theoretical understanding\, practical musicianship\, and expressive development\, offering a substantive alternative to technique centered traditional models.
URL:https://oregonmea.org/event/nafme-webinar-guitar-teaching-focused-on-creative-development-and-composition-skills/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
ORGANIZER;CN="Amanda Karhuse":MAILTO:AmandaK@nafme.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261017T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261017T150000
DTSTAMP:20260910T021451Z
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SUMMARY:Portland Orff: Powerful Procedures and Enhancing Creativity through the Schulwerk
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URL:https://oregonmea.org/event/portland-orff-powerful-procedures-and-enhancing-creativity-through-the-schulwerk/
LOCATION:Vose Elementary School\, 11350 S.W. Denney Road\, Beaverton\, Oregon\, 97008
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
ORGANIZER;CN="Fauna Wolfe":MAILTO:ptldorff@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261017T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261017T151500
DTSTAMP:20260904T172252Z
CREATED:20260822T080947Z
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SUMMARY:Portland Youth Philharmonic: Double Bass Class
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://oregonmea.org/event/portland-youth-philharmonic-double-bass-class-28/
LOCATION:PYP Building\, 1820 NE 21st Avenue\, Portland\, Oregon\, 97212
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
ORGANIZER;CN="Noreen Murdock":MAILTO:noreen@portlandyouthphil.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261020T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261020T170000
DTSTAMP:20260930T063605Z
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SUMMARY:NAfME: Move It or Lose It- Joyful Movement Activities That Foster Classroom Community
DESCRIPTION:Movement is a powerful and engaging way to bring music concepts to life in the classroom. This webinar explores how simple movement activities can be used to quickly engage elementary students while reinforcing important musical skills. Participants will learn practical strategies for incorporating movement into the beginning of class to help students internalize musical elements such as tempo\, rhythm\, and dynamics. \nDesigned especially for elementary general music teachers\, this session demonstrates how movement-based learning supports active participation and helps students physically experience music. In addition to strengthening musical understanding\, these activities encourage collaboration through partner and group work\, helping to build a strong sense of classroom community. \nAttendees will leave with a collection of quick\, easy-to-implement movement activities that require little to no preparation and can be used as engaging warm-ups or transitions. These strategies are especially helpful for teachers looking to increase student focus\, energy\, and participation at the start of a lesson.
URL:https://oregonmea.org/event/nafme-move-it-or-lose-it-joyful-movement-activities-that-foster-classroom-community/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
ORGANIZER;CN="Amanda Karhuse":MAILTO:AmandaK@nafme.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261022T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261022T170000
DTSTAMP:20260930T063806Z
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UID:10039-1792684800-1792688400@oregonmea.org
SUMMARY:NAfME Webinar: What’s At Stake- How Proposed Federal Education Cuts Could Impact Music Education
DESCRIPTION:A pivotal moment for arts education advocacy is approaching. A proposed $6 billion reduction in federal education funding would have substantial consequences for school budgets. This webinar will explore current federal funding allocations supporting music and arts education and will feature a demonstration of the Ed Trust’s “FY 26 Federal Funding At Risk” tool. \nParticipating speakers include NAfME Assistant Executive Director for Advocacy and Public Policy Amanda Karhuse\, Senior Manager of State Advocacy and Equity Jazzmone Sutton\, and EdTrust Director of P-12 Research and Data Analytics Ivy Morgan.
URL:https://oregonmea.org/event/nafme-webinar-whats-at-stake-how-proposed-federal-education-cuts-could-impact-music-education/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
ORGANIZER;CN="Amanda Karhuse":MAILTO:AmandaK@nafme.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261028T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261028T170000
DTSTAMP:20260930T063957Z
CREATED:20260930T063957Z
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SUMMARY:NAfME Webinar: More Than a Rehearsal- A Music Teacher’s Guide to Acing Observations
DESCRIPTION:What does a strong music lesson look like through an administrator’s eyes? In this dynamic session\, Kamil Cooper and Principal Troy Cato bridge the gap between rehearsal-based instruction and formal teacher evaluations. Using the ADEPT model as a framework\, they will guide music educators through designing and delivering lessons that meet (and exceed) observation expectations—without abandoning the core of what makes music classrooms special. Learn how to structure your teaching\, highlight student learning\, and document progress in ways that resonate with administrators. Whether you teach band\, choir\, or general music\, you’ll leave with ready-to-use tools and strategies to turn your everyday rehearsals into high-impact\, observation-ready instruction.
URL:https://oregonmea.org/event/nafme-webinar-more-than-a-rehearsal-a-music-teachers-guide-to-acing-observations/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
ORGANIZER;CN="Amanda Karhuse":MAILTO:AmandaK@nafme.org
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