What is NAfME?
National Association for Music Education (NAfME), among the world’s largest arts education organizations, is the only association that addresses all aspects of music education. NAfME advocates at the local, state, and national levels by providing resources for teachers, parents, and administrators, hosting professional development events, and offering a variety of opportunities for students and teachers. NAfME orchestrates success for students nationwide and has supported music educators at all levels of teaching for more than a century.
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Since 1907, NAfME has worked to ensure that every student has access to a well-balanced, comprehensive, and high-quality music program taught by qualified teachers. NAfME’s activities and resources have been largely responsible for the establishment of music education as a profession, for the promotion of music study as an integral part of the school curriculum, and for the development of the National Standards for Arts Education.
What is UConn NAfME?
The UConn Collegiate Chapter of NAfME invites Music Education students to take advantage of all that NAfME membership has to offer. Our mission is to:
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• Make available to members opportunities for professional development;
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• Acquaint students with the privileges and responsibilities of the Music Education profession;
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• Provide all members with the opportunity to become acquainted with leaders in Music Education through participation in programs, demonstrations, discussions, workshops and performances planned by this chapter, the state music educators’ association, and NAfME: The National Association for Music Education;
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• Assist the school in various projects throughout the year;
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• Provide the opportunity to have contact with collegiate members from other schools.
To learn more about us, explore our website and our social media. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us at uconn.nafme@gmail.com.
