Membership Information
Membership in MMEA is a joint membership with MENC, the National Association for Music Education. When you join one organization, you join them both. MMEA provides services and leadership specific to Minnesota, and MENC provides an overall focus and presence through its programs and services, and through its many national initiatives.

Membership is open to any teacher, administrator or member of the public who is interested in supporting music education at a rate of $98 for one year (rate expires 5-31-2006). You can join three different ways:

1. Download a membership form (60 K PDF file) and mail it with check or credit card information to MENC headquarters
2. Sign up by phone with credit card by calling MENC toll-free at (800) 828-0229
3. Sign up online at the MENC web site: www.menc.org

MMEA SERVICES & PROGRAMS FOR MEMBERS

Midwinter In-Service Clinic: Held each February, this event features over 100 educational sessions and clinics, 30 performances, and numerous diverse exhibits from the music industry.

All-State Bands; Men's, Mixed and Women's Choirs; Jazz Ensemble; and Orchestra: Enrichment opportunities for high-achieving 11th- and 12th-grade musicians. Auditions are held in March; those selected attend a week-long summer camp in August, and then gather again for a performance in February during the Midwinter Clinic.

Elementary and Middle-Level Festivals: Non-competitive festival experiences for 4th- through 9th-graders held during March and April at multiple sites across the state.

Gopher Music Notes: The Minnesota Music Educators Journal: A quarterly publication featuring news and information about music education, and MMEA programs and services.

Collegiate Clinic: Features educational sessions and demonstrations for our future music educators.

Middle-Level Summer Conference: Held in June of even-numbered years, this professional development conference is designed specifically for middle-level music teachers

Support from MMEA office: Open each weekday to help answer your questions and respond to your needs. Call (763) 566-1460, toll-free: (888) 678-6632, or e-mail: info@mmea.org.

MENC SERVICES & PROGRAMS FOR MEMBERS

Music Educators Journal: Published six times each year, featuring articles on teaching approaches and philosophies.

Teaching Music: Published six times each year, featuring practical teaching ideas for all specialty areas.

In-Service Conferences: Offers annual regional and national conferences, as well as special workshops.

20% Discount on Resources from MENC Publications Department: Includes the National Standards for Arts Education.

MENC On-Line Job Center: Provides current listings of open positions for all specialties and levels in music education.

Fund for the Advancement of Music Education (FAME): Dedicated to helping teachers advance their knowledge through research, professional development and contemporary teaching materials.

Support & Advocacy: National exposure, support and advocacy for music education.