activities accessible to all, ensuring that no teacher or student is excluded due to financial barriers. This proactive focus on affordability reflects NJMEA’s dedication to serving the broadest possible spectrum of New Jersey’s music education community. It highlights a legacy that can be seen in the enduring impact NJMEA has made in the lives of music educators and heard in the songs played by their students. These songs stand as a heartwarming testimonial, with each note seamlessly woven into the fabric of this remarkable association. philosophy of “never cutting a kid” and always finding a way for a student to be involved if they express interest. Myra’s impactful presence and eventual burial in her band uniform displayed the life-changing power of music education and inclusivity, reinforcing NJMEA’s mission. Looking ahead, NJMEA’s top priority for the next two years revolves around financial accessibility. The goal is to find innovative ways to make professional development opportunities and student 226 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 06, ISSUE 06
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