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
NAfME Collegiate Leadership Advocacy Summit
Reston, Virginia, Reston,
International Choral Composers Institute
Levine Conference Center, Charlotte,
News & Updates

NCDPI Accepting Performance Applications
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NCMEA Podcast #28 – Brandon Roeder
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Award Nominations Now Open for 2025
Posted on April 30, 2025Award season is upon us and it’s time to send in your nominations. The following…

NC Music Educator Journal – Spring 2025
Posted on April 16, 2025The Spring 2025 edition of the North Carolina Music Educator Journal is now available to…

NCMEA Podcast #27 – Robert Irving III
Posted on April 14, 2025Join Howie for an inspiring conversation with Robert Irving III – legendary pianist, composer, and…