Wisconsin Music Educators Association consists of music educators, school administrators and other people interested in seeing all youths in Wisconsin receive a well-rounded education that includes a comprehensive music program taught by certified music teachers.

WMEA is affiliated with the Music Educators National Conference (MENC).

• Complimentary subscription to The Wisconsin School Musician.

• A tangible way to support the music education profession.

• Access to opportunities such as continuing education.

• Reduced registration fees at state, regional and national conferences.

• Advocacy efforts for music education including the Wisconsin Advocates for Music Education.

• Special communications regarding inservice opportunities, resources, trends and national developments in music education.

• The right to vote and hold office.

• Position statements on important issues.

• Public relations services.

• Representation on division and national MENC boards.

• Representation on other state professional organizations (such as the Alliance for Arts Education and Wisconsin School Music Association.)

• National and division conferences.

• Complimentary subscription to Music Educators Journal and Teaching Music.

• Availability of resources, including books, periodicals, research reports, public relations materials and audio-visual materials at special member prices.

• Nationwide public relations program, including radio and television spots.

• Representation on national organizations and government agencies.

• Special events including "Music in Our Schools Month."

• Policy documents prepared by leaders in music education.

• Current information about people, materials and trends.

• Opportunities to hold office and actively participate in programs.

• Opportunity for Collegiate Membership.

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• Wisconsin State Music Conference - The conference brings together teachers, students and the general public to educate and promote music.

• Wisconsin Advocates For Music Education - A statewide coalition of music educators, music merchants and manufacturers, parents, and other concerned citizens working together to promote music education.

• Position Statements - WMEA publishes position statements on:
  • No Child Left Behind Act
  • Joint Statement of Principles for Arts Education
  • Religious Music in Schools
  • Middle Level Music
  • Secondary General Music

   

• Resources on school music and pedagogy.

• Continuing Education Leadership - Continuing education and professional development opportunities for music teachers including the Comprehensive Musicianship through Performance Project (CMP).

• Student Activities - The WMEA sponsors student activities, including Listening Project and State Capitol concert performances.

• Officers and members serve as state and national resources for music education.

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