North Carolina Music Educator
Official Publication of the North Carolina Music Educators Association
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Each Issue of the North Carolina Music Educator contains timely and important information related to music education in the state. Copies are mailed to active professional and student members of the NCMEA, the NAfME-affiliated state organization, as well as retired/lifetime members.
Submission Guidelines & Editorial Policy
1. The NCME will publish solicited and non-solicited material. Solicited material will be given first priority, followed by unsolicited material by authors who are members of NCMEA. Unsolicited materials will be approved by the NCMEA Publications Committee.2. Articles and news items written to promote a commercial enterprise will be treated as an advertisement and will not be published. For information regarding advertising in the journal, please see NCME Advertising Information.
3. Submitted articles may be edited for length, style, substance, structure, grammar, and spelling.
4. The opinions expressed in articles, news items, and updates do not necessarily represent the views of the editor, The NCME, or the North Carolina Music Educators Association.
5. Materials submitted for publication cannot and will not be returned
6. The editor reserves the right to grant re-print permission for publication in other journals.
Guidelines for Article Submission
1. Authors assume full responsibility for content and accuracy of the information included in articles, and release The NCME and NCMEA from responsibility and liability.2. All articles should include a title, and be typed single spaced, 12 pt. font with breaks between paragraphs. MS Word is the preferred document application. Minimal formatting is requested.
3. Articles of a research nature should include proper references, footnotes, and bibliography in APA style.
4. Articles should focus on concise topics pertaining to music education and be of interest to music educators.
5. Articles should be engaging to the reader, somewhat conversational in style, and be written in the present tense.
6. Authors should include a bio to be included with the article in publication.
7. Authors must also include their contact information.
8. When and where applicable, and if appropriate, pictures may be included to compliment the article. Please include them as separate files, and include captions. The preferred picture format is jpg. The author must obtain (from parents/legal guardians) and submit to the editor written authorization to include images of minor children.
9. Submissions to the Editor must be received by either August 15, December 1, February 15, or May 15 for inclusion in the next issue.
10. If a manuscript submission is deemed too lengthy, the editor may choose to contact the author about dividing it into a series across two or more issues.
Making Your Submission
1. Files should be submitted electronically. Please use a subject line such as: “Orchestra Section NCME Journal Winter 2009”2. Please send as MS Word (.doc) if possible and if not then it's best to send in Rich Text Format. Minimal formatting is required, use single spacing, and do not insert photos or graphics. Please avoid centering, special fonts, text boxes, etc.
3. Photo files must be separate from the MS Word file and sent as a JPEG. Photo file names must clearly identify the image.
4. Files must be an attachment, not inserted into the body of the email. IMPORTANT: please make sure the name of the file clearly indicates the title of your submission. Be specific to the content of your article.
5. Correspondence and submissions should be sent to carlacopelandburns@hotmail.com. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to call Carla Copeland-Burns, Editor, at 336.327.5019.
6. What happens after you submit your article? You will receive a checklist, including any notes sent in your email, about 2 weeks after the deadline. This is the checklist our publisher will be using and every person submitting should double-check the list of files under their name or section. We send this list to the entire board and other contributors. I will try to ease your fears that it did not come through by sending a short confirmation of receipt, but be aware that the checklist is the official confirmation prior to publication.
The success of the NCME is dependant upon the participation of NCMEA members. We welcome and encourage your submissions! Carla Copeland-Burns, Editor
Advertising Information
ELECTRONIC SUBMISSIONS:
We prefer advertisers submit their ads as email attachment. Programs preferred are PageMaker or InDesign, but other graphic files may be accepted. PDF files are also acceptable. Ads may also be submitted on CD. All ads requiring pre-press work, may be charged in addition to the actual ad space cost.Ads submitted directly by electronic transmission must send a proof copy of the ad by regular mail, together with paper authorization, which must include an authorizing signature, or purchase order, complete mailing and billing address, a contact phone number and email address. For ads authorized with purchase orders, please submit a copy of the purchase order to the address below.
Any ads submitted for publication, which do not include the necessary paperwork and proof copy may be withheld from the requested issue.
We reserve the right to refuse any ad which contains copy we deem unacceptable for publication, or which violates the publicationís non-profit permit status.
Advertising materials (including proofs of electronically submitted ad) for each issue of the North Carolina Music Educator, as well as purchase orders and any other correspondence, should be sent to:
LINDA SABELLA, Advertising Representative
3006 Abdella Street, Tampa, FL 33607-1908
PROOF OF PUBLICATION:
Each advertiser will receive a complete copy of each issue in which their ad appears. Tear sheets will no longer be sent with invoices, unless requested by advertiser.10% DISCOUNT:
Ads contracted for four consecutive insertions within the same academic year (September - May) may earn a 10% discount, issued retroactively on the fourth insertion. Ads authorized on an issue-by-issue basis, do not qualify for the frequency discount. Advertisers will not earn the discount if any previous ads are unpaid.AGENCY COMMISSION: NONE
BILLING:
Advertisers may pre-pay. All advertisers and agencies that do not pre-pay, will be billed by email, following publication, unless we are otherwise requested by the advertisers (agency). Please include copy of the invoice (or invoice number) with payment to insure proper credit. WHEN PRE-PAYING FOR AN AD, INDICATE THE ISSUE IN WHICH THE AD IS SCHEDULED, AND SEND PAYMENT TO AD REPRESENTATIVE, WHO WILL BE FORWARD TO NCMEA. (For information on paying by credit card, please contact ad rep first.)When paying for ad space covered by a purchase order, please identify the po, so proper credit can be given.
Payments, with checks made payable to the North Carolina Music Educator, should be sent to the address shown on the invoice. (For information on paying by credit card, contact ad rep by phone or email.)
Click the link below to read the NCME Advertising Information sheet (in .pdf format, requires Adobe Acrobat Reader)
NCME Advertising Information.pdf