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,
Johnathan Hamiel
NCMEA President
Upcoming Events
Music Literacy Workshop in Mocksville
08:00 am – 05:00 pm
Davie County High School, Mocksville,
Get Certified! Praxis Bootcamp
Christopher Newport University, Newport News,
NCMEA Leadership Academy
09:00 am – 12:00 pm
NCMEA Annual Professional Development Conference
Benton Convention Center, Winston-Salem, NC
News & Updates

Webinar – Guitar Literature: Method Books & Curriculum Resources
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Webinar – Listening To & Learning From Rural Music Educators
Posted on May 25, 2023Music educators from UNC-Wilmington, East Carolina University and Louisiana State University facilitate a conversation exploring…

The Mindset of an Advocate
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NCMEA Podcast #14 – Dave Albert #2
Posted on May 17, 2023In this episode, Howie talks with Dave Albert, retired band director from Leesville Road High…

Maurice named 2023 Fine Arts Educator of the Year
Posted on May 17, 2023NCMEA member Margaret Maurice of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools was named the 2023 Fine Arts Educator of…