Events

The 2025 NAfME General Music Virtual Conference will take place 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM ET, on April 26. This will be the third annual conference, with previous events happening in April 2023 and April 2024. (Conference agenda and presenter bios are below.)This event is organized by NAfME’s Council for General Music Education in collaboration with organizations…

Bask in Beethoven’s sun-infused, high-spirited Fourth Symphony, whose second movement, said Berlioz, sounds like “an angel singing at the gates of Paradise.” Plus, saxophonist Steven Banks performs Childs’ Diaspora , which the composer describes as “a symphonic poem which strives to chronicle the paradigm of the forced black American diaspora, as sifted through the prism of my own…

Every repertoire choice is a curricular decision. In secondary ensembles, what we program not only teaches students about style, technique, and the traditions of the ensemble but also reveals whose voices and stories are valued and whose are not. Too often, music curricula focus on a narrow canon that favors male composers and reinforces traditional…

This Russian piano duo has been performing together for nearly two decades, captivating audiences worldwide with their exceptional talent. Both highly skilled solo pianists, they have earned widespread acclaim for their technical brilliance and expressive interpretations. Their dynamic collaboration seamlessly blends precision with emotional depth, offering fresh and engaging performances.

Career and Technical Education (CTE) is expanding rapidly across states and districts—but what does it mean for music educators and music programs? This webinar will provide a practical, policy-informed overview of CTE, including the federal Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act (Perkins V), how funding flows to states and districts, and what types…