About Membership

Please contact Faith Varney, State Membership Chair for more information.

New teachers can get reimbursed for some or even all of their first year membership dues in MMEA. Please contact your District for more information. (See District Website link)


Current dues are:
$92 - Active
$48 - Retired

Membership in MMEA/MENC

MENC and MMEA Application 2006-2007 (pdf file)

Getting Involved

Grants and Opportunities

Maine Job Openings

Mentoring

Other Musical Events

Summer Camps and Opportunities

Join or renew online!

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We are a Non-Profit Organization dedicated to:

- Working for the welfare of music educators, to advance music education and to improve instructional opportunities for all.

- Developing and promoting policies and standards that mark this profession.

- Helping to unify and strengthen the music teaching profession.

- Helping to secure and maintain school music programs in Maine.

- Speaking with a common voice on matters pertaining to music education before the Maine State Board of Education.

Essential Programs and Services Funding - Maine Dept of Education site

WHY JOIN?

When you join MENC, the National Association of Music Educators, you automatically become a member of Maine Music Educators Association. From local activities to national issues, MENC and MMEA offer the combination of services and benefits you need as a music educator!

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MENC MEMBER BENEFITS AND FEATURES

Advocacy - MENC works for you and to promote your profession, by informing legislators of the importance of an education that includes music, by developing National Standards for Music Education, and by sponsoring Outreach Programs such as "The National Anthem Project" and Music In Our Schools Month.

Music Educators Journal - Articles on teaching approaches and philosophies, current issues, classroom techniques, and products and services

Teaching Music - Practical teaching ideas for all specialty areas. Discounts on Resources - 20 percent off all publications, videos, and specialty items.

In-Service Conferences and Meetings - Opportunities to exchange ideas with your colleagues; member discounts on registration fees.

Leadership Opportunities - Participation on MENC task forces and committees; sponsoring collegiate and Tri-M Music Honor Society chapters.

Information Services - Facts for teaching, presentations, articles.

Automatic State Association Membership - All the benefits offered at the state level, including the state journal and access to local meetings, festivals, and more!



OPTIONAL MENC PERIODICALS
Journal of Research in Music Education - The latest findings in music education research.
General Music Today - Dealing specifically with the concerns of the general music educator.
Journal of Music Teacher Education - Focusing on issues of importance to the music teacher educator.
Applications of Research in Music Education - Practical applications for music education research findings.

ADDITIONAL FEATURES
A member loan program, MENC Silver MasterCard and VISA, professional liability insurance, medical protection program, musical instrument protection insurance, car rental services, and long distance service are available to you at discounted rates.