Why Join?

When you join NAfME, the National Association of Music Educators, you automatically become a member of Connecticut Music Educators Association. From local activities to national issues, NAfME and CMEA offer the combination of services and benefits you need as a music educator! Click Here to Join Online NAfME MEMBER BENEFITS AND FEATURES Advocacy - NAfME 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 "Music Makes the Difference" 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 NAfME 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 NAfME 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. UPDATE: Applications of Research in Music Education - Practical applications for music education research findings. ADDITIONAL FEATURES A member loan program, NAfME 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. To join MENC/CMEA via the internet, please click here. To join by phone or to receive a membership application in the mail, please call 1-800-828-0229.