University of Arkansas NAfME

Shaping the future of music, one lesson at a time! Meet the incredible students of our music education program - passionate, dedicated, and ready to inspire the next generation.

🎸 Modern Band 101 – Free PD for Arkansas Music Teachers! 🎶

Join the University of Arkansas Music Education Program on

🗓 Saturday, April 18, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
📍 Lewis E. Epley Jr. Band Hall, Fayetteville
🔗 https://musicwill.org/professional-development/

Featuring clinician Dr. David Dockan (LSU), this hands-on workshop introduces Modern Band & the Music as a Second Language® approach—connecting guitars, keyboards, drums, songwriting, and student creativity to the strong pedagogy you already use.

✨ No prior experience needed
🎓 ADE PD credit + certificate
🎁 Instrument grant opportunity (new Music Will teachers)
🍎 Breakfast & lunch provided
🚗 Travel stipends available

Music Will ArkMEA University of Arkansas Music

Shaping the future of music, one lesson at a time! Meet the incredible students of our music education program - passionate, dedicated, and ready to inspire the next generation of musicians.

I hope you take a few moments and read Dr. Abrahams’s recent NAfME blog post about how first-year students in Intro to Music Ed write letters to their future selves, receiving them before student teaching as a reminder of why they chose this path.

Remembering the Spark A Letter to Our Future Selves

We are coming to the home stretch for purchasing a Music Education Program. T-shirt! Last day to purchase is Friday, November 7. These shirts are a great way to show your pride in becoming future educators and to help build a strong, visible identity for our fantastic program.

Designed by B-Unlimited, the shirts feature a stylish front and back print that celebrates who we are as music educators. Whether you're in class, at practicum sites, or just out and about, these shirts let everyone know you're part of something special.

🛍️ Order Here: https://tinyurl.com/2kt4nkrv

📅 Deadline: November 7th @ 11:59 PM

💲 Price: $26 each (+$2 for 2XL, +$3 for 3XL)

📦 Delivery: Group pass-out (we’ll distribute them together!)

Let’s wear our passion for music education to show the world that we’re proud to be future music educators!