Alabama Music Educators Association
The AMEA is the largest community of professional music educators in the state. Membership is open to all public, private, and post-secondary music educators as well as private teachers. The AMEA works with local administrators and elected officials in Montgomery and beyond, to ensure access to the best possible school music programs and advance music education as a profession. We support quality music instruction in Alabama from early childhood through college, and we work to foster a better understanding of music’s important role in development of the whole child.
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If I’m completely honest, I’ve had a difficult time thinking of what this article should cover. In normal years, this article would cover the great successes of our conference. We would all glow about the fantastic performances, the thought-provoking sessions, and the time shared with like-minded colleagues. However, this year is different. We are not
Badges, Ready and Waiting
Imagine preparing over 1000 badges for the 2024 AMEA Professional Development Conference only to face the force of Mother Nature. As the Registrar for AMEA, it is my job to make sure all attendees are registered, paid, and have the appropriate membership. We were through with the pre-registered, FAME, All-State Jazz Band members and Vendor’s
ABA Updates
I am writing this article, the morning after the decision was made to cancel our AMEA Professional Development Conference. I was looking forward to celebrating the performances of our great ensembles, and the wonderful clinics that were going to inspire our members to reach for the stars and teach with the passion and purpose that
AOA Updates
I am so proud to inform you that the 2024 North and South Region Orchestra and All-State Orchestra Festivals were an enormous success. The North and South Region Festivals were held in Huntsville and Greenville, respectively, January 6-7, and the All-State Orchestra Festival was held on the campus of the University of Alabama, February 8-11.
AVA Updates
Happy second semester! I hope you are off to a great start and are making beautiful music with your students. I know we all have been reminded in the last few weeks of the importance of remaining flexible and patient not just with our students, but with ourselves and the many obstacles that are put
Sensational Elementary Music EducationThrough the Winter Doldrums
The beginning of the school year is such an exciting time for me. August rolls around, and as comfortable as I am with my relaxed summer schedule, I get pumped about starting a new school year. I thrive with new students, schedules, and programs. I get enthused about planning new lessons and activities for my
Collegiate Transition and Chapter Highlights
Presidential Farewell Dear Alabama cNAfME Members, My time as the Alabama cNAfME President has come to a close in a much different fashion than I imagined it. I am sad that I did not get to say a formal goodbye at the conference, so I would like to take a moment to do so. Serving
Updates to NASM Accreditation Standards and Guidelines for Higher Ed Music Programs
In lieu of a post-conference HED recap, I figure no time like the present to review recent changes in philosophy and language being discussed and implemented in higher education at the national level. At the recent annual meeting for the National Association of Schools of Music held last November, several notable changes in language affecting
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