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The information presented here is only general information. Legal advice must be provided in the course of an attorney-client relationship specifically with reference to all the facts of the particular situation under consideration. Such is not the case here, and accordingly, the information presented here must not be relied on as a substitute for obtaining legal advice from a licensed attorney.

Grants that could help you in the classroom.

NAfME and Grants

Federal - Grants provided by US Government agencies Private - Philanthropic services provided by associations, companies, foundations, etc. Non-Specific - Resources for finding more grant opportunities Regionally Specific - Grants that are specific to a city, state, etc.

Website for a conducting class from Georgetown College. Has information about transpositions and lots of good general information about conducting.

ASBOA holds information for Arkansas music directors including concert contest information, important documents, and dates of events

Arkansas School Band and Orchestra Association is a professional organization for music educators.

Licensing Information Performance Rights for NAfME Members Understanding Copyright Law Posting Your Music Performance Online Helpful Links Frequently Asked Questions Teaching Your Students about Copyright Licensing Information - Through a partnership with RightsFlow, a licensing and royalty service provider, NAfME regular and student members can use RightsFlow's online mechanical licensing utility, Limelight, to clear cover songs for their physical, digital, ringtone and interactive streaming use.

Comprehensive explanation of Fair Use rules

Fair use of copyrighted materials What is fair use? For those of us who would appreciate a clear, crisp answer to that one, we're in luck. The Center for Social Media and Washington School of Law at American University are sponsoring development of a growing number of Fair Use Best Practices statements that inform a fresh approach to the subject and make it easier than ever to know what's fair.

Assistive Technology for the Disabled Computer User Dedicated to introducing administrators and staff of colleges and universities to the assistive technology that helps the students with physical disabilities use a computer; and to refer those who need more specific information to resources in their area.

Information pertaining to Assistive technology; what it is and what it is used for.

Copyright laws and fair use laws.

The following scholarship and grant opportunities are available to high school and college students involved in music education and music performance. They are provided here for the convenience of Tri-M Honor Society and NAfME Collegiate members. For more information on these scholarships, please visit the websites referenced.

Helpful links and information for music teachers

Professional organization for music educators, invaluable information on this website

Quizzes, lesson plans, and information from a teacher with 21 years of experience

Official Orff website, houses information, links to conferences and training seminars, and links to helpful tools

Explanation of the classroom use exemption

A PDF with all the information you need about music related activities in a special education classroom.

BearShare (BearShare.exe). BearShare is a peer-to-peer file sharing program that not only allows you to download the latest music and video but you can connect with friends and make new ones who are into the same artists. The users can easily access other profiles, pictures and their music libraries.

Good information about how to get balanced instrumentation in beginning bands

Helping English Language Learners in the Classroom From urban to rural settings, most schools are responsible for educating English Language Learners (ELLs). For students who are learning English as a second language, school can represent a formidable daily task, both socially and academically.

Blog of a general music and band teacher of 15 years

Blog- ideas for themed lessons and tips from a fellow music educator

music teacher's blog