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NAfME offers a wealth of information, advocacy resources, articles and discussions through its website. Here are some of the latest from our national organization.
Practicing Sight Reading Year-Round with Your Band
By Asa Burk (via NAfME)
Sight reading is a wonderful assessment of musical literacy, but it can take time for students to learn this skill. This is why I advocate for having an organized and methodical plan to give students sight reading opportunities throughout the year. Over the course of my 26 years of teaching music in Texas, I have found that focusing time on sight reading each week has really paid off. First, the amount of preparation time for our formal concert literature has been reduced. Secondly, our performance quality has improved, providing a much deeper musical experience for the audience. More
Teaching Strategies for More Inclusive Practices for String Students
By Margot Mezvinsky (via NAfME)
Teachers need to be sensitive to a student’s background, culture, language, and traditions. When we embrace diversity, the classroom becomes a safe haven and a stimulating environment for learning. Here are some tips that have helped me in my work in the 10th-largest school district in the United States: Fairfax County, Virginia. We serve a diverse student population of more than 188,000 students. Some 54,000 students receive classes for English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL). More
Fostering Independent Musicians in the Choral Classroom
By Karla McClain (via NAfME)
My favorite sound in the whole world is when my entire choir is independently practicing sight reading. The buzz of young singers figuring out what the music on the page or on the board actually sounds like never gets old for me. It takes time and patience, and a lot of persistence, but it is so worth it to have students who are literate musicians. More
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Check out the Summer 2018 issue of Bluegrass Music News. This and past issues back to Fall 2013 are now available online for your convenience. More
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2018 Fall District Meetings:
District 1 — Sunday, August 19, 2:30 pm; Marshall Co. Children's Arts Center
District 2 — Tuesday, September 4, 7:00 pm; Owensboro HS Band Room
District 3 — Monday, August 13, 6:30 pm; WKU Choral Rehearsal Hall
District 4 — Monday, September 10, 6:00 pm; Elizabethtown HS
District 5 — Saturday, August 4, 9:30 am; Oldham Co. MS
District 6 — Wednesday, August 29, 4:30 pm; Woodland MS
District 7 — Tuesday, August 28, 7:00 pm; Henry Clay HS Cafeteria
District 8 — Monday, August 27, 7:00 pm; Rowan County HS Library
District 9 — Tuesday, September 4, meal 5:00 pm, mtg 6:00 pm; Valley Elem.
District 10 — Sunday, August 19, 2:30 pm; North Laurel HS Library
District 11 — Wednesday, August 29, 6:00 pm; Madison MS
District 12 — Tuesday, September 11, 6:30 pm; Location TBA
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NOTEable Dates:
Saturday, August 18 • Assessment Managers Meeting
Saturday, October 21 • Marching Band Regional Quarterfinals
Saturday, October 28 • State Marching Band Semifinals and Finals,
UK Kroger Field
Saturday, November 17 • Marching Band Committee Meeting
Saturday, December 1 • All-State Jazz Band Auditions
Saturday, December 8 • All-State Band 2nd Round auditions
Saturday, January 19 • Board of Directors meeting
February 6–9, 2019 • KMEA Professional Development Conference
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