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music educators
With more than 95,000 members, MENC: The National Association for Music Educators is the world's largest arts education association.
Through its many programs, activities, publications, and conferences, MENC works to promote the value of music education, foster the best possible music education
programs in our nation's schools, and advance music education as a profession.
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Discounts on Resources: Including publications, videos and other items.
Conferences, Meetings, and Seminars: National, division, and state level conferences offer opportunities to meet with future
colleagues, exchange ideas, attend sessions and performances, and become acquainted with the latest in music education products and services. AND, collegiate members receive substantial discounts on
registration fees!
Leadership Opportunities: Become an officer in your chapter and/or state affiliated organization or represent your division at
the national level.
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MENC . . .
- provides information, resources, and services for music education professionals
- provides a forum for exchange of ideas through publications, the Internet, and meetings
- promotes music as an essential area of study
- investigates curriculum needs and develops resources for effective music education
- encourages excellence in music education by recognizing individual achievements and contributions to the profession
Prepare
for your future
As an MENC Collegiate member
you will...
- discover new teaching methods and techniques
- be informed of the latest advancements and innovations in music education
- expand your network of professional contacts
- open doors to job opportunities
- enhance your credentials on your résumé
- develop leadership skills
- gain insight into the professional world
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State Membership:When you join MENC, you automatically become a member of your state music educators association, entitling
you to all the benefits associated with membership at the local level.
The MENC Job Center: Log on to www.menc.org and you'll be able to search online for open positions in music education, from
early childhood through college levels and for all specialties, worldwide.
 Advocacy: MENC works for you to promote your choice of career by informing legislators of the importance of an education that
includes music, by championing the National Music Education Standards, and by sponsoring outreach programs such as Music In Our Schools Month® and the World's Largest Concert®.
Information Resources: MENC's helpful staff is at your service when you need facts and materials for teaching, research,
presentations, and dissertations.
Other Benefits: MENC MasterCard, group insurance, term life insurance, instrument insurance, and rental car discounts are all
available to you through membership in MENC.
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MENC's periodicals are a great resource whether you're studying or teaching
All members receive:
Music Educators Journal - The award-winning journal offering timely articles on teaching approaches and philosophies, current trends, new classroom techniques, and the latest in products and services.
Teaching Music - A full color journal presenting association news and practical features such as sample lesson plans, interviews and other valuable materials.
Available to members online:
UPDATE: Applications of Research in Music Education - Presents practical applications for research findings in music education. UPDATE presents information in a jargon-free, easily accessible style, keeping music educators up-to-date on new ideas and trends in research.
 Journal of Music Teacher Education - Presents articles focusing on state-mandated curricula, certification issues, reform movements, interpersonal concerns in teacher internship requirements, philosophical concerns, methods courses, and more. Also contains book reviews, announcements, and an opinion column.
General Music Today - Offers articles that keep you on top of emerging trends, effective lesson ideas, and new materials for teaching general music at all levels. Each issue features columns by widely respected general music specialists in specific fields.
Also available to members in print for an additional fee:
Journal of Research in Music Education - Presents current findings in research. Articles cover a wide range of research categories and include historical, descriptive, philosophical, developmental, and experimental studies.
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www.menc.org
keeps you connected
In addition
to teacher's guides and online publications including the National Standards, you'll find information on music products, including a searchable database of more than 400 music education product and service suppliers; links to allied associations, state affiliates, and industry members; details about MENC nationals, division, and state conferences; a searchable database of books and audiovisual resources from MENC and allies; advocacy information for educators, the press, and the public; member benefits; jobs; discussion forums (more on this below); access to archived articles; and more!
The MENC web site features networks for band, chorus, orchestra, general music, technology, jazz, early childhood, research, and advocacy. Collegiate members are also provided with an online platform for issues relating specifically to the college experience.
The Collegiate Network offers channels dedicated to real-world topics such as getting and keeping a job and sharing classroom wisdom with fellow student teachers. Discuss anything important to you as a student and future music educator on the Open Forum. Examine sample résumés and cover letters as well as interviewing tips on the Career Guide to Music Education page.
Become an MENC Collegiate member!
To be eligible for Collegiate membership, you must:
- be enrolled in an institution with an MENC Collegiate Chapter.
- be preparing for a career in or have an interest in music education.
- not be employed as a full-time music educator.
For more information contact:
The Chapter President
or
The Chapter Advisors
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