The National Standards for Music Education

In 2014, NAfME developed the new National Core Music Standards and participated with a coalition of national arts, education, and media arts organizations to develop the new Core Arts Standards. The music standards were updated to meet specific needs of teachers and students in specialized subjects of K-12 music education.

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History of Mariachi Music

An original STM blog explains a brief history of this beloved musical genre, introduces the instrumentation that gives mariachi music its distinctive sound, and explores the characteristics of a traditional Mexican mariachi band.

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Junior Music Rights Week

The Mechanical Licensing Collective (The MLC) presented resources and webinars aimed at helping young music creators to learn about the business side of the music industry, including copyrights and licensing processes.

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El Sistema USA®

El Sistema USA® works to ensure every child has access to high-quality music education that celebrates their voice and potential, by supporting a national network of organizations & educators.

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