association. In 2007, MENC celebrated one hundred years of advancing music education.”( From NAfME website)
In 1915, music supervisors in Maine met to discuss the possibility of forming their own organization. This was formalized in 1917, making Maine the oldest state music education association in the country by 15 years. Through several name changes and executive boards, MMEA remains a strong advocate for music programs throughout the state, with its leaders testifying many times in Legislative Education Committee hearings; speaking out at school board meetings; rallying parents and other community members when necessary. Maine music educators are a proud group, leading the way in providing Maine students with a quality music education!
If you have questions about anything, I can be reached at my new email address: mainemmeaexecdirector @ gmail. com OR 207-224-7349.
The Maine Music Educators Association is a state unit of NAfME( National Association for Music Education), a voluntary, nonprofit organization representing all phases of music education in schools, colleges, universities, and teacher-education institutions. Active NAfME / MMEA membership is open to all persons engaged in music teaching or other music education work.
Maine Motif is published online three times a year by the Maine Music Educators Association.
Direct all inquiries and article submissions to: Heidi Anderson, Editor mainemmeaeditor @ gmail. com