• Over 5,000 members statewide
• Networks providing expertise and services in the areas of: government relations, special learners, research, technology, collegiate membership, retired music educators, Tri-M high school music honor society, and IMEA professional mentoring program.
• Music In Our Schools Month and World's Largest Concert
• Music Education Day At the Capitol (MEDAC)
• Illinois Coalition for Music Education

Professional Meetings, Festivals and Conferences

• Workshops and festivals in nine geographic districts each Fall for elementary through secondary participation
• "All State" Conference in January or February, offering:
  • Full program of in-service sessions for all disciplines of music education, most offering Continuing Professional Development Unit (CPDU) credit
  • A forum for the exchange of ideas and professional development
  • Showcase for outstanding guest performing organizations
  • Ten select "All-State" organizations

Awards Program

• Distinguished Service Award
• Presidential Award -- to recognize devoted and exemplary educators for their outstanding service to music education
• Outstanding Administrator Award
• Honorary Life Membership -- awarded to individuals outside of professional music education for their service to the profession
• Certificates of Appreciation -- given to individuals or groups providing special service to music education
• Mary Hoffman Memorial "Excellence in Teaching" Award

• The national award winning Illinois Music Educator magazine for members
• Network News to all Illinois music educators

Cooperation with Other Educational Agencies

Working relationships with:

• Illinois Alliance for Arts Education
• Illinois Arts Alliance
• Illinois Arts Council
• Illinois Association of School Administrators
• Illinois Association of School Boards
• Illinois Elementary School Association
• Illinois High School Association
• Illinois Principals Association
• Illinois State Board of Education

IMEA/MENC Affiliation Provides You With...

• Subscription to six issues of the Music Educators Journal and six issues of Teaching Music
• The Journal of Research in Music Education, for research members
• On-going publications program, including member discounts on professional resources
• Optional Member Benefits
  • Gold MasterCard and VISA Program
  • Group Insurance Plan
  • Musical Instrument Protection Insurance Plan
  • Alamo Association Membership Program
  • Tax-Deferred Annuity
  • Long Distance Savings