MEMBERSHIP
A Strong Voice for Music Education
  • 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
Publications
  • 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

Application for MENC/IMEA Membership
Note: This link will take you to the MENC site.

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