NAfME Collegiate

Welcome to the National Association for Music Education (NAfME) chapter at the University of Colorado Boulder College of Music!

Our chapter is designed to provide professional development opportunities to those pursuing a career in music education, or those interested in learning more about the field. We welcome undergraduate and graduate students of any musical field to our chapter, and to join us on our annual trip to the CMEA Conference in Colorado Springs.

Becoming a member

Membership credits

Chapter members are required to achieve 5 (undergraduate), or 3 (graduate), attendance credits each semester to remain eligible for funding for trips and conferences. More information can be found at the FAQ below. To check your current credit amount, reach out to the current chapter secretary.

Fall 2023 officers:

President—Ben Golden
President-elect—Nathan George
Secretary—Laynie Metsker
Treasurer—EJ Lee
Band Representative—Elise Ehlert
Strings Representative—Logan Indge
Choral Representative—Izzy Bodley
General Music Representative—Annabell Grba
Jazz Representative—Erich Brady
Graduate Student Representative—Grant Hollis

Faculty Advisor: Associate Professor of Music Education

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Frequently asked questions

What is NAfME?

NAfME stands for the “National Association of Music Education.” It is an organization that advocates for and provides resources to music educators across the country. At the collegiate level, CU’s chapter of NAfME provides students interested in music education with teaching resources, professional development opportunities, and music education conferences at the state and national level.

How do I join?

Instructions can be found here.

What’s all this about credits?

NAfME credits are a way of encouraging members to get involved with NAfME. Because of the organization’s limited financial resources, credits help us allocate those resources in a fair way to members who actively participate and take advantage of the resources NAfME has to offer.

How do I earn credits?

Members can earn credits by attending NAfME events and workshops, helping out with setup/takedown and advertising (making or putting up posters) of said events, and in other various ways that may come up throughout the semester. Upcoming credit opportunities are posted on events calendar posted on the NAfME board, or by contacting the current president or secretary.

How many credits do I need to earn?

Undergraduate members must earn 5 credits per semester, and graduate students must earn 3. Going over the required amount is encouraged! Failure to meet this requirement each semester will place your membership in “bad standing,” and makes you ineligible for financial support for upcoming trips.

What does it mean to be in bad standing?

Members who are not in good standing do not qualify for housing assistance at upcoming conferences and trips.

Can I roll over credits from one semester to the next?

No. Each member must collect 5 credits per semester to stay in good standing. For example, if 7 credits are earned during the fall semester, 5 must still be collected in the spring (not 3). Note that this is a new policy starting in the 2013-2014 school year.

I still have questions. Who should I talk to?

Contact information for NAfME’s officers can be found on our website or on the NAfME Board (located across the hall from C125). You are welcome to direct questions to our current officers, who’s information can be found on the NAfME board, or faculty advisor, .

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