Texas Music Educators Association

Promoting excellence in music education since 1920

Benefits of Membership

•Music Education Advocacy•Professional Development•Communications/Publications•Insurance & Financial Services•Annual Clinic/Convention

Benefits of Membership

Advocacy: TMEA leaders inform and provide

testimony to the Texas Legislature and State Board of Education.– 2003: SB815 mandates TEKS-based

instruction– 2005: Funding allocated for fine arts texts– 2006: SBOE implementation of legislative

directive protects electives opportunities

Benefits of Membership

Professional Development: TMEA supports the continuous

development of its members with many opportunities:

– Region workshops with master teachers– Summer training sessions– TMEA Mentoring Network– Annual Clinic/Convention– Graduate study scholarships– Online resume and job vacancy service– Numerous CPE credit opportunities at

workshops and convention

Benefits of Membership

Member Services:With over 9,000 active members, TMEA offers a variety of services, including:

– www.tmea.org for up-to-date information– Subscription to Southwestern Musician– Affordable liability and health insurance– Financial consulting

Clinic/Convention

Workshops:Leading elementary music educators and master teachers present over 50 workshops, including a focus on achieving TAKS objectives via cross-curricular instruction.

Clinic/Convention

Performances:Learn from leading music educators as they present their choirs and ensembles in concerts and as workshop demonstration groups.

Clinic/Convention

Exhibits:Comparison shop under one roof for the latest products and services. All areas of the music industry are represented in over 1,000 booths.

Clinic/Convention

Networking:2,000 elementary music teachers attend convention. Sharing ideas with other teachers provides invaluable support especially for teachers working in a small music department.

Join TMEAJoin the association that is committed

to ensuring quality music education experiences for all students and to

providing professional growth opportunities for its members.

www.tmea.org(888) 318-TMEA