National Association for Music Education CEO allegedly implied music theory was ‘too difficult' for blacks and Latinos Butera The National Association for Music Education has ousted CEO Michael Butera for making comments some viewed as disparaging to blacks and Latinos. Butera, however, maintains he is the victim of "deeply inaccurate" reporting about what he actually said. The $8 million-revenue NAfME announced Wednesday that Butera would "not be returning to the organization." The association instead promoted Senior Deputy Executive Director Mike Blakeslee to CEO, pointing to his nearly three decades of work at the group. "These last few days highlight the need for… Read More