Who We Are
Welcome to NCMEA! Our mission is to advance music education by promoting the understanding and making of music by all.
Serving as the voice of music education in North Carolina since 1970, our organization is dedicated to providing opportunities for all students, enhancing music teaching, and furthering a culture of collaboration, diversity, and leadership within the profession. We work to provide valuable resources for teachers, parents, and administrators while advocating for music education at the local, state, and national levels.
Each year, NCMEA hosts the largest professional development conference and all student music events in the state. Join us as we work to empower the next generation to foster an inclusive vision for music education across North Carolina!
If you have questions and/or need assistance please contact our Executive Director, Susan Heiserman.
Sincerely,
Carolina Perez Guerrero
NCMEA President
Upcoming Events
Middle School Choral Summer Mini Conference
08:00 am – 06:00 pm
Cornerstone Charter Academy, Greensboro,
News & Updates
Union Academy Charter School – Tri-M® State Chapter of the Year
Posted on May 22, 2026Congratulations to Union Academy Charter School (Monroe, NC) on being named North Carolina’s Tri-M® Music…
NEW: Parental Resources & Substitute Directory
Posted on May 20, 2026NCMEA is developing a parental support resource page for music teachers, including a database of…
J.W. Pepper Announces Premiere of Choral Singing in America
Posted on May 14, 2026EXTON, PA — May 14, 2026 — J.W. Pepper, the world’s largest sheet music retailer,…
Strengthening the Collective: Engaging Others to Amplify Music Advocacy
Posted on May 8, 2026Advocacy isn’t a special event. It should be a daily habit. Jazzmone Sutton challenges music…
Comprehensive Arts Education Conference
Posted on May 6, 2026Save the date to attend the Fall Comprehensive Arts Education Conference, Saturday, September 26th at…


















