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SCOTT R. SHEEHAN
Music can be a source of strength, hope, and joy and can bring comfort, healing, and respite. Regardless of the challenges societies face, music finds a way to amplify the human experience by creating the soundtrack of our lives, which transcends generations.
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On December 29, 2022, President Joseph Biden signed the FY (Fiscal Year) 2023 appropriations bill, following congressional passage earlier in the week. Congress passed the omnibus agreement after issuing a continuing resolution that extended FY22 government funding through December 23. The FY23 spending bill includes a $3.2 billion (4%) increase to Department of Education (ED) funding, bringing the total ED funding amount to $79.6 billion.
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In the latest episode of the NAfME Music Education Advocate Podcast, New Mexico Music Educators Association (NMMEA) President Amy Williams and Executive Director Neil Swapp share how NMMEA’s focus on building strong relationship with their membership has led to positive impacts for New Mexico music educators.
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Voting closes February 9, 5:00PM ET for the NAfME Eastern, Northwest, and Southwestern Division members to vote on their respective Divisions’ Presidents-Elect for 2023–2025. Check your email for the ballot (check your spam folder if you do not see it). Ensure your membership is current so you can vote.
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NAfME NORTHWEST DIVISION
Pre-registration for the 48th NAfME Northwest Division Conference ends January 31. Conference headliners include NAfME President Scott R. Sheehan and NAfME Professional Development/Grant Project Content Manager LaSaundra Booth. NAfME State Advocacy Engagement Manager Jazzmone Sutton will be meeting with NAfME Collegiate Northwest Division members, and NAfME Assistant Executive Director for Professional Development and Publications John Donaldson will be available for questions as well. NAfME members from all states are invited at member discount rates.
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On January 19, NAfME President Scott R. Sheehan and NAfME Immediate Past President Mackie V. Spradley shared with members about the new NAfME Strategic Plan, including the Conceptual Framework. In case you missed it, watch the recording now to learn more.
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NAfME EASTERN DIVISION
The Tri-M® Leadership Conference takes place April 15 in Rochester, New York, during the NAfME Eastern Division Conference, and registration is now open. Contact Anissa Arnold for registration information (aarnold@herricks.org). Chapters in the Eastern Division are welcome and must be active for participants to attend. The registration is $35 and includes lunch.
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As music teachers, pursuing a graduate degree in Music allows us to gain additional skills and content knowledge in our specialty areas, and also to develop the skills and content areas that may not be our strongest. On February 21, 7PM ET, join Dr. Jared Rawlings and Dr. Lori Gray for the February NAfME Collegiate Chat. They will share tips and strategies for self-reflection before selecting a graduate program, selecting the right type of program for you, and getting all you can out of your program to continue your lifelong growth as a teacher and musician.
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As a member you have access to all the online archives for five peer-reviewed journals. Learn how you can write for these publications.
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PETER R. MARSH FOUNDATION
The Peter R. Marsh Foundation is currently offering $1,000 grants for middle school music teachers nationwide who propose how the funds would be used to support music education in their classroom. The Music Grants are fashioned to nurture empathy and compassion among students through public service experiences that traditionally achieve better musicians, greater community values, and a safer school environment. The deadline to apply is January 31, 2023. Learn more about this grant opportunity.
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NAfME members: Save 30% on any co-published title with promo code 6F22NAFME. Our books are also available as ebooks. Take a look at the digital catalog and view the complete list of NAfME titles. Interested in publishing a book? Click here.
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Nominations for the 2024 Music Educator Award are open for both teachers, students, and the public to nominate a music educator who inspires them. Nominations are due March 15, 2023, and applications are due March 30, 2023.
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NAfME PROFESSIONAL LEARNING WEBINARS
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During the first half of the program, experienced professionals from the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) will identify trends and issues they are seeing in the field and offer some practical insights, tools, and strategies for how music educators, in tandem with school counselors, principals, and the overall school community, can support students social and emotional learning and success in the classroom, the arts, and beyond. The second half of the program will be an interactive dialogue with the ASCA speakers and a panel of experienced music educators and some Q/A with the audience. Both music educators and school counselors are invited to participate in this program. ASCA Speakers: Jill Cook, CAE, Executive Director, American School Counselor Association; and Beth Ruff, 2023 School Counselor of the Year Finalist. NAfME Discussion Facilitators: Johnathan Hamiel, President, North Carolina Music Educators Association; LaSaundra Booth, NAfME Professional Development/Grant Project Content Manager; and Angela Keedy, NAfME Professional Development Specialist. Read the speakers’ and facilitators full bios and read more about what to expect during this webinar.
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THOMAS MARCETTI
Engaging parents and guardians in students’ musical journey is critical for young people’s success in school and for their potential as lifelong musicians. “By discussing the student’s creative process and/or exploring the arts together, guardians can learn how to support them in being creative on their own terms,” says Amy Weinberg, programs and partnerships manager for the National PTA.
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What were fellow music educators reading in 2022? Besides general classroom ideas, teacher recruitment, education funding, warm-up ideas for choirs, gamification in music, and inclusivity were among top issues.
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JOURNAL OF GENERAL MUSIC EDUCATION, JANUARY 2023
A framework of cultural humility includes three main tenets: (a) commitment to lifelong, critical self-reflection; (b) recognition and mitigation of power imbalances; and (c) accountability to individuals and institutions. In this article, Hyesoo Yoo aims at applying the concept of cultural humility to frame her analysis of musical diversity in music education. (Member login required.)
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MUSIC EDUCATORS JOURNAL, DECEMBER 2022
To date, multiple U.S. states have passed legislation banning the teaching of critical race theory (CRT) and limiting teaching related to race, gender, CRT, and privilege under the umbrella term “divisive concepts.” Against this backdrop, Juliet Hess argues that while CRT is not taught in schools, as a theory, it provides a crucial analytical and pedagogical tool to music teachers who often grapple with racially charged situations in the classroom. (Member login required.)
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JOURNAL OF RESEARCH IN MUSIC EDUCATION, JANUARY 2023
The purpose of this study by Sangmi Kang was to examine music teachers’ experiences with flow while performing and teaching music. A model with four flow antecedents (Challenge, Skills, Goal Clarity, and Feedback) and three dimensions of flow state (Absorption, Enjoyment, and Intrinsic Motivation) was adopted to investigate music teachers’ flow experiences in performing and teaching. (Member login required.)
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Students participate in Giraffes Can’t Dance through creative movement.
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Based on the book Giraffes Can’t Dance by Giles Andreae and illustrated by Guy Parker-Rees, this Digital Tiny Tunes program invites students into the world of Gerald the Giraffe as he overcomes adversity, discovers his talents, finds music that inspires him, and ultimately, learns to dance.
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DR. ABBY GAIL MEANS
Providing instructional strategies for diverse populations is a crucial element in elementary general music classrooms. However, there are classroom strategies that music teachers are already using on a daily basis that can be re-examined and implemented with purpose, intent and focus to better facilitate this population of students.
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EMILY HATCH
Emily Hatch explains the Model Cornerstone Assessment for the Respond process; discusses what students need to know in order to succeed on the assessment; and explores ways for teachers to modify the assessment and use the data to refine their teaching.
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UPDATE: APPLICATIONS OF RESEARCH IN MUSIC EDUCATION, OCTOBER 2022
The purpose of this pretest-posttest study by Jennifer Potter was to investigate elementary preservice teachers’ perceptions of and level of comfort with music in the elementary classroom after enrolling in an online music integration course. Results showed significant differences in participants’ agreement with aspects of music teaching, comfort with music, and music integration. (Member login required.)
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MIRIAM CAPELLAN
So many people still picture a white man in a puffy wig and maybe a ruffled shirt when they think of a “composer.” Are we as music educators doing enough to counteract this image? If not, what resources can help us to do so? Here are helpful ideas.
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