Music Advocacy
Purpose Stated by NAfME:
NAfME advocates at the federal, state, and local levels to educate elected officials and other key decision makers about the impact and importance of music education programs. Representing music educators, students, and advocates, NAfME is dedicated to ensuring the access, presence, and perseverance of quality music programs operated by certified music educators, for all students across the nation, regardless of circumstance. Through advocacy and collaboration, we are changing the national conversation about music’s role in delivering a well-rounded education to all students.
Additional Links
NAfME Website: http://www.nafme.org/
NAfME Collegiate Website:
https://www.flnafmecollegiate.com/
FMEA Website: http://fmea.flmusiced.org/
FSMA Website: http://fsma.flmusiced.org/
FEMEA Website: http://femea.flmusiced.org/
Florida Southern College's Advocacy Committee
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Interested to help music education be more accessible to all students regardless of background?
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Interested to learn more about advocacy and different ways to advocate for your education in general?
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Interested to learn how to advocate for your future students?
JOIN THE ADVOCACY COMMITTEE!!
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Perks:
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Help plan different events regarding music advocacy for NAFME
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Looks good on a resume!
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If interested in joining the Advocacy Committee, please fill out the Google Form sent out in the GroupMe!
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What You Can Do
Join the FSC Advocacy Committee!
Participate in advocating for music education and make a difference in students' lives. The only way to make a difference is with more participation from every person.
Stay Informed!
Stay informed on what is currently going on in the our world and our government. Become an active participant in sharing your opinion. You can find more information here!
Hill Day 2019
In March 2019, we took our first trip to Hill Day at the capitol building in Tallahassee. Sydney Mumbauer, Shoshanna Van Loan, and Faith Smith were selected to represent Florida Southern College's Advocacy committee in a NAFME sponsored event to advocate for music education at the state capitol, speaking to legislatures from the House of Representatives and the Florida State Senate. Each music education advocate had the opportunity to speak to legislators that represent their local areas about issues regarding legislation that affects music education.