University of Kansas NAfME-Collegiate Chapter

An affiliate organization of the University of Kansas and the National Association for Music Education

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Welcome!

Hello, and welcome to the KU National Association for Music Education-Collegiate chapter’s website. The purpose of this site is to offer KU NAfME-C members and other interested parties a platform for communication and the dissemination of important information, upcoming events, and materials. Our chapter is made up of many wonderful and talented musicians who maintain a strong passion for teaching music in all forms of instructional environments. We invite you to take a look around, get to know us, and see what we have to offer. If you have any questions, comments, or would like to become a member of our chapter, please don’t hesitate to contact us for more information. Thank you for visiting. -KU NAfME-C Executive Board

Our Goals

Professional Development

Members of NAfME have access to newsletters, seminars, and conferences that facilitate our professional growth. Taking advantage of all of these means of professional development allow students and educators to constantly grow in their field of study as they learn inside and outside of the classroom. Showing that you have attended and participated in workshops provided at NAfME sponsored events is also a valuable asset to any current or future educator’s resume!

Community

One of our chapter’s goals is to encourage the development of professional relationships amongst our instrumental and choral education majors as well as exposing students to the aspects of music education outside of their focus area. The exposure to instrumental and choral education as well as the development of professional contacts benefits educators as they continue on in their careers; giving them an edge in their job searches and a community of other educators to make a call to whenever in need of assistance with an ensemble.

Leadership

Our collegiate chapter of NAfME is an excellent means of getting involved, and gaining leadership experience. We help to it develop and refine skills in classroom management, public speaking, and other forms of communication. The experience you will gain is invaluable as you continue on with your college career and eventually go forward into a professional career.

F.A.Q

Frequently Asked Questions

A Google Sign-Up form is located below and can be used to get you onto our email list.

The best way is to get in contact with our treasurer. There is a video about how to pay national dues in the documents section of our website. As well as a contact email that helps you get in contact with all of the exec team.

Absolutely! We try to make every meeting fun and interactive. If you have a suggestion for a presenter we would love to hear them! Let us know through sending an email.

Yes, our chapter offers an organized trip for the in-service workshop that takes place in February. Details about this trip is normally discussed in November's meeting.

Team

Our Executive Team

Max Bigus

President

Main representative and contact member of NAfME

Organize regular business meetings for the chapter Executive Board and preside at those meetings

Report chapter activities for the state and/or national periodicals

Attend all business meetings of the State NAfME organization

Keaton Alexander

Vice-President of Membership

Assists the President in planning meetings and events

In charge of KMEA registration and housing and all communication regarding KMEA

In charge of chapter membership and attendance at NAfME meetings

Evelyn Gurske

Secretary

Takes minutes and notes at all NAfME/officer meetings

Runs and updates the NAfME website

Assists the Publicist with advertisements

Jack Starcke

Treasurer

Oversees NAfME finances, including: membership fees, deposits/reimbursements, KMEA/KCOMTEP dues, etc.

Keeps a record of National Dues

Kaitlyn Still

Publicist

Decorates NAfME bulletin board on the 5th floor (once a month)

All advertisements for NAfME meetings/events

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