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Vision
We envision a world of engaged musical citizens where a deep desire to learn, teach, connect through, and experience music is advanced.

Mission
The Pennsylvania Music Educators Association advances comprehensive and innovative music education through promoting effective instruction, providing meaningful learning experiences, and ensuring impactful and equitable music engagement for all.

10/08/2026

What do Stevie Wonder, Pink Floyd, and Keith Emerson have in common? Some of their gear is in a museum right here in Pennsylvania.

We just released a new edition of our Take Note podcast and we talk with Lisa Platow, Associate Director of the Museum of Music Technology in Harleysville. We cover rare synthesizers, music history, and how educators can use the museum to show students where sound and technology meet.

Find Take Note at www.PMEA.net/takenote or in your favorite podcast app.

10/06/2026

The 2027 PMEA Music Performance Assessments Calendar is live.

Directors, it's time to start planning. Music Performance Assessments give your ensembles a chance to perform for experienced adjudicators, get useful feedback, and see how much they've grown. There are assessments for:

Band and Orchestra
Choral
Jazz
Solo and Small Ensemble

Find an MPA near you, then download the participation guides, checklists and assessment forms here: https://www.pmea.net/adjudication/

Want to host an MPA in 2026–27? Once your date is confirmed, check the Information for Hosts section and fill out the PMEA MPA Host Information Form.

Questions? Contact MPA Coordinator Tom Snyder at [email protected] or your PMEA District MPA Representative.

10/05/2026

PMEA SMTE members joined music teacher educators and researchers from across the country at the 2026 Biennial NAfME Music Research and Teacher Education Conference, held September 30 to October 3. For four days they presented research, swapped ideas and had important conversations about how we prepare the next generation of music educators.

Thank you to our members for sharing your expertise and bringing it home to Pennsylvania's colleges, universities and classrooms. The future of music education starts with strong teacher preparation, and our PMEA colleagues are helping lead the way.

10/02/2026

Reminder to students who are eligible for the 2027 NAfME All-Eastern Honors Ensembles.
The deadline to register is today Friday, October 2, 2026.

Find information and the application here: https://www.rimea.org/eastern

10/01/2026

🎺 Go behind the scenes with the Penn State Blue Band!

In a special edition of PMEA’s Take Note, we’re on the road at Penn State for Homecoming, spending the day with the Blue Band from morning rehearsal to pregame, halftime, and the postgame performance.

Hear from Blue Band alumni, Director Dr. Greg Drane, current student musicians, and more as they share the traditions, preparation, community and family that make the Blue Band such a special part of the Penn State experience.

🎧 Watch now: www.pmea.net/takenote
And available on all major podcast apps!

Cc: College of Arts and Architecture at Penn State

09/28/2026

📢 Arts educators and leaders: We want to hear from you!

How did federal, state, and local funding support dance, media arts, music, theatre, and visual arts education in your district during 2025–26?

The Arts Education Alliance and NAMM’s SupportMusic Coalition invite you to weigh in by completing the 2025–26 Arts Funding Survey by October 30.

It takes just 20 minutes, and your response can help expand our understanding of arts education funding and strengthen advocacy nationwide. Please share it with colleagues who may be able to contribute additional information, too!

Start the survey: bit.ly/arts-ed-funding-2025-26

09/22/2026

🎼 Calling all composers!

The 2027 PMEA Composition Program is NOW OPEN! Submit your original composition for a chance to have your work featured at the 2027 PMEA Annual In-Service Conference in Erie. 🎶

📅 Submit by December 2, 2026
👉 Learn more & apply: https://www.pmea.net/pmea-composition-program/

09/21/2026

Want to better understand how to find and advocate for monetary resources for music education?

Join us for “Timing is Everything: Understanding the School Budget Cycle & Federal Funding”

• When: Thursday, October 1
• Time: 7 PM EST
• FREE!

Join Christopher Moseley, Education Specialist for Performing Arts with Henrico County Public Schools in Richmond, Virginia, and Dr. Dorie A. Martin-Pitone, Elementary Humanities & K–12 Student Supports with Lower Merion School District, for a practical look at the budget cycle and accessing federal Title funds inside a school district.

We’ll explore:
• How the public school budget cycle works and when to have your voice heard
• How school and district priorities influence budget decisions
• How to identify opportunities within federal Title funds
• Practical strategies for making the case for your program
• Whom to engage, when to ask, and how to maximize available resources

Register in our link in bio! 🔗

09/15/2026

We just released a new Take Note podcast and we're talking with Dr. Alice Hammel as she shares practical strategies for building inclusive music classrooms and ensembles. Tune in for insight on accessibility, collaboration, and helping every student participate meaningfully in music education.

You can find Take Note at www.PMEA.net/takenote and in your favorite podcast app.

09/09/2026

📬 PMEA Members: Check your email!

The PMEA Curriculum & Instruction Council is hosting monthly virtual office hours this fall. Bring your questions about PA Arts Standards, curriculum, assessment, student engagement, and more!

Join us the third Tuesday of each month, 3:30–4:30 p.m. ET. Registration details are in your email!

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Hamburg, PA
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