Texas Music Educators Association Promoting excellence in music education since 1920
Mar 29, 2015
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