Welcome!

NCMEA is one of eleven state affiliates of the Southern Division of NAfME: the National Association for Music Education. The mission of NCMEA is to promote music as a fundamental component of education and to provide opportunities for lifelong learning by supporting teachers, students, and communities in developing and fostering excellence in music.

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What's New?

• NCMEA is pleased to announce a call for research reports & poster sessions for the 2013 NCMEA Conference.  Find out more info at: http://tinyurl.com/bnlpl73
  
• The application for the 2013 NAfME All-National Honor Ensembles is open now until April 30th, 2013!  More info at: http://tiny.cc/7s19uw
  
• We are very happy to announce that Sally Albrecht's new Public Service Announcement for Music In Our Schools Month has been posted on NAfME's (National Association for Music Education) website: http://musiced.nafme.org/news/composer-sally-albrecht-supports-miosm-with-special-public-service-announcement/ The announcement was recorded at Tar River Elementary School using a MacBook, a Blue Yeti USB microphone and GarageBand. It is our hope that her message reaches out to communities across the nation and that all children have access to a quality music education.
• MENTOR PROGRAM -- NCMEA announces a Mentor Program for New Teachers. If you are new to the Music Education profession, then this is the place for you!
• KAUFMAN WINNER OF ULTIMATE MUSIC ROOM MAKEOVER - Mr. Keven R. Kaufman of the Meadow School Wins! 2012 In Tune Ultimate Music Room Makeover

Executive Director, Reta Phifer was honored at her last NCMEA Board meeting on Saturday, April 6, 2013. NCMEA wishes to thank her for her organization, hard work and dedication. We wish her well as she moves into the next phase of her life!