See the Sound: A Deeper Dive w/ Mickey Smith Jr.
2023-11-06 11:00 - 11:50 (America/New_York) | Benton Convention Center, 301 W Fifth St, Winston-Salem, NC, 27101, United States
Benton Convention Center
Salem Ballroom 2
Mickey Smith brings teachers on a deeper dive into his “See the Sound” concept with an expanded discussion on the actual tools you can use to build relationships with students and with your craft.

Keynote: Mickey Smith Jr - "See the Sound"
2023-11-06 21:00 - 21:50 | Benton Convention Center, 301 W Fifth St, Winston-Salem, NC, 27101, United States
Benton Convention Center
Salem Ballroom 2
Any teacher can know all the latest techniques, plan the greatest lessons, and implement effective classroom management strategies. But what is your “sound?” Your “sound” is your value as well as the unique personal significance you bring to the classroom. Maximizing your awareness and perspective in those you teach and seeing the “sound” in yourself is arguably the most important skill you can possess as a teacher. Without a strong sense of personal significance and emotional resilience, most teachers won’t stick around long enough in the profession to realize their potential and become not just teachers but phenomenal educators. In a profession that loses 50% of its workforce within the first five years of their careers, and with teacher shortage estimates in the hundreds of thousands yearly for qualified teachers, it is critical now more than ever to find new ways to encourage, equip, and empower teachers to fall in love with teaching. That starts by seeing the “sound.”

Connected Arts Network Project
2023-11-13 | NC
Call for Applications
NAfME is looking for 150 music educators to be teacher leaders as part of the Connected Arts Network project. The deadline to apply is November 13.
You can learn more about the Connected Arts Network or “CAN” Grant and its connections to student learning here. It is so important for our members to know about this opportunity to be involved in this transformative work if possible.

ERO String Instrument Solo & Small Ensemble MPA
2023-11-18 | Meredith College, 3800 Hillsborough St, Raleigh, NC, 27607
Eastern Region Solo and Ensemble has been set for Saturday, November 18th at Meredith College in Raleigh, NC.
Application Information
Application Form TBA
Deadline for postmark: Friday, November 3rd, 2023

Grant Writing 101 Webinar
2023-11-18 10:00 - 12:00 | NC
What is one thing that all music programs have in common? You guessed it…we all need funding! Grant funds can be used for a variety of needs including professional development, equipment for your students, and hiring teaching staff for community music programs. This interactive session gives Music Educators the information needed to create a persuasive project narrative, itemized budget, and impact statement. Attendees will be encouraged to transform their draft outline into submitted applications for existing or future projects.
Presented by Dr. LaSaundra BoothSaturday, November 18
10AM-12PM EDT
FREE and open to everyone, but advance registration is required.
Participants will be eligible to receive a certificate for CEU credit hours.
NCMEA membership is NOT required, so please share widely!

Teacher's Lounge
2023-11-28 19:30 - 20:30, 2023-12-12 19:30 - 20:30, 2024-01-23 19:30 - 20:30, 2024-02-20 19:30 - 20:30 | NC
Email Carol Earnhardt at mentoring_program@ncmea.net for the link to the next Zoom meeting and join a group of master teachers to discuss topics related to music education.

Journal Article Deadline
2023-12-01 | NC
Just a quick reminder that section updates and feature articles are due December 1.

Most Section Updates focus on Teacher of the Year and other award winners, so try to get photos of your winners to include with your ToY articles. Section updates are typically 600-800 words long, but since this is ToY bios, you can go longer as needed.
District 7 & 8 are the Across the District reporters for the winter edition. This is short and sweet 200-300 words on what’s going on in your District.
Feature articles (1,200-1,500 words) are assigned to Research, Middle & High School Choir, and Band. MIOSM and Popular Music can also submit for this issue.

NAfME Elections 2024
2024-01-09 - 2024-02-08 | NC
VOTING IS OPEN for the 2024–2026 NAfME National President-Elect and the North Central, Southern, and Western Division Presidents-Elect
NCMEA’s Immediate Past President, Johnathan Hamiel, is in the running for the Southern Division President-Elect and we happen to think he would make a fine representative for the Southern Division!
Check your inbox for an email from YesElections. If you did not receive a ballot, please make sure your membership status is current with NAfME at nafme.org/membership.
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Western Regional Orchestra Auditions
2024-01-13 08:00 - 17:00 | Hough High School, 12420 Bailey Road, Cornelius, NC, 28031, United States
Western Regional Orchestra Auditions
Saturday, January 13, 2024
William Amos Hough High School
12420 Bailey Rd #9134
Cornelius, NC 28031

Eastern Regional Orchestra Auditions
2024-01-13 08:00 - 17:00 | Oakwood School, 4000 MacGregor Downs Rd, Greenville, NC, 27834, United States
Eastern Regional Orchestra Auditions
January 13, 2024
The Oakwood School
4000 MacGregor Downs Rd
Greenville, NC 27834
Auditions Chairperson: Ms. Alice Ju

Town Hall: Embracing & Influencing Change in Small School Music Programs
2024-01-17 20:00 - 21:00 | NC
Wednesday, January 17, 2024, 8:00–9:00 PM ET

Town Hall: Embracing and Influencing Change in Small School Music Programs
Join members of NAfME’s Small Schools Initiative Task Force, invited speakers, and fellow small school music educators from throughout the United States for an interactive town hall focused on examining, embracing, and influencing change in small school programs. The format of this event will include sharing practical ideas for strengthening your program, a breakout room discussion opportunity, and a panel discussion with researchers sharing their insights on trends, policies, opportunities, and practices impacting small schools. The presenters will share examples and key factors for building sustainable music programs in small schools and provide guidance on how music teachers can provide quality music education in small schools today and into the future.
Presenter Daniel Johnson, (second from left) is a professor at the University of North Carolina Wilmington, where he coordinates undergraduate and graduate studies in music education. He is also the lead facilitator of our Rural Educators PLC (the project funded by the CMA Foundation grant).
REGISTER HERE FOR THE TOWN HALL
NAfME presents this live virtual event at no charge to all as a service to the music education profession. To register, you must enter your NAfME member information or create a nonmember account. After registering, check your email for instructions. A recording of this program will be available to all registrants for one week following the live event. Members can also view archived NAfME webinars in the NAfME Academy. The views expressed are those of the presenter; they do not necessarily reflect the views of NAfME.
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Central Region Jazz Clinic
2024-01-19 08:00 - 2024-01-20 17:00 | Panther Creek High School, 6770 McCrimmon Pkwy, Cary, NC, 27519
Central Region Jazz Clinic
Panther Creek High School
6770 McCrimmon Pkwy.Cary, NC 27519

Western Region Orchestra S/SE
2024-01-30 08:00 - 17:00 | Northwest School of the Arts, 1415 Beatties Ford Road, Charlotte, NC, 28216, United States
WRO Solo and Small Ensemble
Northwest School of the Arts
1415 Beatties Ford Road
Charlotte, NC 28216

SoundForge: A Popular Music Collective
2024-02-03 | UNC Wilmington, 601 S. College Road, Wilmington, NC, 28403
Do you have a rock ensemble or students who are interested in playing popular music in a rock band? Are you looking for opportunities to support their musical growth outside the school? This year, NCMEA will be sponsoring a new event called “SoundForge: A Popular Music Collective.” SoundForge is a youth-based popular music collective that offers a unique opportunity for aspiring musicians to showcase their original music.
The event will include hands-on experiences for musicians to work alongside experienced singer/songwriters and learn how to shape their original sound. Attendees will perform their music in front of an enthusiastic audience, while also experiencing clinics where they will receive an opportunity to learn technical and songwriting skills from singer/songwriters! The experience provides an immersive opportunity for young musicians to develop their talents and gain valuable insights into the music industry. Any popular music groups are encouraged to apply.
The event will be hosted at the University of North Carolina Wilmington on February 3rd, 2024. Cost is $150 per school. Any questions about the event can be sent to Jonathan Kladder, kadderj@uncw.edu.
Please consider sending your application by clicking on the registration link below!
SOUNDFORGE REGISTRATION
Day/Schedule:

8:00 am – full team arrives with student workers to assure all equipment is setup, on, and functioning
9:00 am – singer/songwriter clinicians arrive
9:30 am – students and directors arrive
10:00 – 12:00 p.m. – 3 clinics run simultaneously
12:00 – 1:00 – break for food
1:00 – 3:00 – 3 same clinics run simultaneously
3:00- 4:00 – break/campus tour
5:30 – curtain for rock show
5:30 – 6:00 – rock show
6:00 – pack up and dismiss

Junior Western Region Orchestra Auditions
2024-02-10 08:00 - 17:00 | Burns Middle School, 215 Shady Grove Road, Lawndale, NC, 28090
JWRO Auditions
Auditions Saturday, February 10, 2024
Burns Middle School, Cleveland County
215 Shady Grove RoadLawndale, NC 28021

NAfME Guitar Town Hall - Come One, Come All!
2024-02-12 19:00 - 20:00 | NC
Join the members of the NAfME Guitar Council as we personally answer your pedagogical guitar questions. We will have different breakout rooms to specifically address your needs in the classroom!
Please take the pre-event survey by February 5.

Middle School Chorus West S/SE MPA
2024-02-15 08:00 - 2024-02-16 17:00 | Myers Memorial Methodist Church, 301 S New Hope Rd., Gastonia, NC, 28054
MS Chorus West (All West Districts) S/SE MPA
Myers Memorial Methodist Church
301 S New Hope Rd.Gastonia, NC 28054

Eastern Region Orchestra Clinic
2024-02-23 08:00 - 2024-02-25 17:00 | East Carolina University School of Music, 102 A.J. Fletcher Music Center, Greenville, NC, 27858-4353, United States
ERO Clinic
East Carolina UniversityGreenville, NC

Western Region Orchestra Clinic
2024-02-23 08:00 - 2024-02-25 17:00 | Appalachian State University, 813 Rivers Street, Boone, NC, 28608, United States
WRO Clinic
Appalachian State UniversityBoone, NC

High School Chorus Central 1 MPA
2024-02-28 08:00 - 2024-02-29 17:00 | High Point University, One University Parkway, High Point, NC, 27268, United States
HS Chorus Central 1 MPA
High Point UniversityOne University Parkway
High Point, NC 27268

Deadline for Conference Proposals
2024-03-01 | NC
This year, we are “Putting the Pieces Together” at the NCMEA Professional Development Conference! Yes, we are referring to putting actual pieces of music together for performance and to putting together the pedagogical building blocks we collect from experts and peers to use in the classroom. But most importantly, we are referring to every music educator’s contribution as a piece of the puzzle that makes our community complete! No matter who, what, or where we teach, we each have a unique fit that together creates a beautiful whole, and we look forward to celebrating all of the outstanding music educators in our state.
NCMEA invites session proposals to be submitted for consideration for the 2024 NCMEA Professional Development Conference in Winston-Salem, NC on November 9-12, 2024. Conference participants come from all educational levels and include K-12 students and teachers, pre-service collegiates, and higher education faculty in the fields of general music, band, chorus, jazz, orchestra, guitar, piano, popular music, and music technology.
We invite proposals that cultivate a vision of music education that is inclusive, collaborative, and expansive, keeping in mind the ideals set forth by NCMEA’s strategic framework:

Reflect diversity in our profession and represent the wide and changing spectrum of our population. This representation may include various cultures, abilities, economic backgrounds, and gender identities;
Develop leadership to advocate for music education in the classroom, in school programs, and in the community and represent current trends in education policy at the local, state, and federal level;
Provide opportunities for all students to create, perform, respond, and connect to various styles of music;
Enhance music teaching through combining effective and dynamic new practices with proven strategies.

The deadline for submission is March 1, 2024 at 11:59pm EST. Incomplete proposals will not be considered.
NCMEA Section Chairs will review and invite speakers/clinicians to present at Conference. All submitters will be notified of the status of their proposals in April 2024.
SUBMIT CONFERENCE PROPOSALS HERE
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Grant & Scholarship Application Deadline
2024-03-01 | NC
2024 SCHOLARSHIP AND GRANT OPPORTUNITIES
All deadlines March 1
For complete guidelines and application/nomination forms, visit https://ncmea.submittable.com/submit.
Details can also be found on the NCMEA website under Grants & Scholarships.

Junior Eastern Regional Orchestra Auditions
2024-03-02 08:00 - 17:00 | Durham School of the Arts, 400 N Duke St., Durham, NC, 27701
Junior Eastern Regional Orchestra Auditions
Durham School of the Arts
400 N Duke St.
Durham, NC 27701

All-State Honors Band Auditions
2024-03-02 08:00 - 17:00 | Atkins High School, 3605 Old Greensboro Road, Winston-Salem, NC, 27101, United States
All-State Honors Band Auditions
Atkins High School
3605 Old Greensboro Road
Winston Salem, NC 27101
Snow Date March 9

MS Chorus Central LE & S/SE MPA
2024-03-07 08:00 - 2024-03-08 17:00 | First Presbyterian Church, 617 North Elm Street, Greensboro, NC, 27401
MS Chorus Central LE & S/SE MPA
First Presbyterian Church
617 North Elm Street
Greensboro, NC 27401

High School Chorus East 2 MPA
2024-03-08 08:00 - 17:00 | Croatan High School, 1 Cougar Lane, Newport, NC, 28570
High School Chorus East 2 MPA
Croatan High School
1 Cougar Lane
Newport, NC 28570

MS Chorus East LE MPA
2024-03-08 08:00 - 17:00 | Campbell University, 143 Main Street, Buies Creek, NC, 27506
MS Chorus East LE MPA
Campbell University
143 Main Street
Buies Creek, NC 27506
