Events

Celebrated violinist Gil Shaham showcases “the queen of instruments” in Bruch’s Romantic Concerto. Then, think of Pictures as a musical gallery crawl. Come along as your “mind’s ears” conjure the pictures on exhibit—ten in all, plus “traveling music” in-between—starting with the “Promenade,” as the viewer strides into the gallery. Highlights include eerie Parisian “Catacombs” and “The Great Gate of Kiev,” shaking…

Guest Artists:UP String Quintet – Violins: Marshall Zhang/Emily Todd, Viola: Rowan Lowery, Cello: Ian Carlos/Laney MohrFranz Schubert: String Quintet in C Major, Op. 163, D. 156 First movement: Allegro ma non troppoPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky: String Quartet No.1 Op.11 Adante CantabileManuel Ponce (arr. Jascha Heifetz): “Estrellita”Christopher Ducasse: SouvenirAntonin Dvorak: String Quartet No. 12, Op. 96 “American” Fourth Movement: Finale:…

Today’s classrooms have an unprecedented need for authentic repertoire that resonates with students’ lived musical worlds. But what to do if sheet music for culturally responsive repertoire isn’t readily available? Building on the presenter’s recent method book publication, this session offers a practical path, specifically for music educators, to turn recorded music into playable sheet music for their classrooms. Presentation content…

Peppa Pig – My First Concert is a fun, interactive introduction to a live orchestra. Peppa will be joined by Mummy Pig, Daddy Pig, and George to learn all about the sounds that different instruments make and enjoy some of their favorite music from the show played by the inspiring Aurora Orchestra. 

Pacific Lutheran University offers Artistic Achievement Awards to talented, incoming students (new and transferring). Artistic Achievement Awards are offered in renewable amounts ranging up to $7,500 per year and can be combined with academic merit awards. Awards are renewable for up to three additional years, and are available to students in Dance, Media, Music, Studio Art…

Join the NAfME Advocacy and Public Policy team and experienced music educators as they share practical strategies and address real-world challenges such as lack of support, overwhelming responsibilities, engaging others, and sustaining momentum year-round. This session will equip attendees with tools and resources to champion music education in their schools and communities.