Who We Are
NCMEA has been the voice of music education in North Carolina since 1970. The mission of our organization is to advance music education by promoting the understanding and making of music by all. NCMEA hosts the largest musical professional development conference and student activities in the state of North Carolina and provides resources for teachers, parents and administrators while advocating for music education at the local, state and national levels. We strive to provide leadership opportunities to all music educators and students through our continuous work on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Access. We invite you to explore the NCMEA website to discover the valuable offerings and resources available through our association. I encourage you to support us as we lead North Carolina through empowering generations to create, perform, and respond to our inclusive vision for music education.
If you have questions and/or need assistance please contact our Executive Director, Susan Heiserman.
Thank you,
Catherine Butler
NCMEA President
Upcoming Events
Western Region Orchestra MPA (Option 2)
08:00 am – 05:00 pm
Atkins High School, Winston-Salem, NC
Teacher’s Lounge
07:30 pm – 08:30 pm
High School Chorus West 2 MPA
08:00 am – 05:00 pm
First ARP Church, Gastonia, NC
MS Chorus West 3 LE MPA
08:00 am – 05:00 pm
First Presbyterian Church – Asheville, Asheville,
Praxis II Review Weekend at Campbell University
Campbell University, Buies Creek,
News & Updates
NCMEA Podcast #20 – Catherine Butler
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Voting Now Open for 2024 NAfME Elections
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NC Music Educator Journal – Winter 2024
Posted on January 9, 2024The Winter 2024 edition of the North Carolina Music Educator Journal is now available to…