Professional Organizations

Most of the activity of national and state groups for music education seems to be focused on middle and upper school music — where the performances, competitions and budgets are concentrated. Annual membership fees for these groups can add up. However, all the organizations listed here offer valuable resources; in some cases non-members can have access as well, through the group’s website. See also the local and national professional groups listed under Kodály, Orff, and Dalcroze.

Music Educators National Conference (MENC) Memberships include subscription to several publications. A combination MENC/NYSSMA membership is $108 annually. The MENC website hosts a lively General Music discussion on-line.

New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA)

Music Educators Association of New York City (MEANYC) $30 annually, 1st-year teachers free.

Texas Music Educators Association TMEA is included here as an exemplary professional organization: see especially what’s available under the heading Resources.