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  • Oregon Symphony: Wild Symphony

    Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall 1037 SW Broadway, Portland, Oregon
    Concert

    From Dan Brown, bestselling author of The DaVinci Code, comes Wild Symphony, a rollicking musical romp through the animal kingdom. Join Maestro Mouse as he introduces us to his ensemble of friendly critters, each with a life lesson to share. As we meet each animal, the orchestra will play the author’s soundtrack to the story as it's narrated…

  • NAfME Town Hall: Every Child Is Musical- Access, Barriers, and Belonging in Elementary Music

    Online
    Professional Development

    Music classrooms are filled with diverse learners, yet many students face barriers that limit their ability to fully participate and succeed. This session examines common access barriers in elementary music instruction—including sensory, cognitive, and physical—and explores how lesson design can either reinforce or remove those barriers. Participants will be introduced to inclusive, music‑specific strategies grounded…

  • Advocacy Committee Meeting: September 2026

    Online
    Advocacy

    Join us on GoogleMeetGeneral Agenda for Each Meeting:Updates from NAfME/National Policy and AdvocacyUpdates from the OMEA Advocacy team around local and state issues and initiativesMonthly advocacy checklist guidance — what to do month by month to help yourself and your program Troubleshooting on-the-ground issues and responding to concerns in real timePlanning for advocacy events (Conference, Capitol…

  • 2026 Biennial NAfME Music Research and Teacher Education Conference

    Hilton Long Beach 701 W Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, California
    Professional Development

    Register for the conference(opens in new tab). Learn more about the event below.Book your room at the Hilton Long Beach(opens in new tab) by September 7!Download an overview guide brochure for the conference(opens in new tab) (guide as of August 23)Download the detailed conference program(opens in new tab) (program as of August 23)Download a justification letter for attending…