Who We Are
NCMEA has been the voice of music education in North Carolina since 1970. The mission of our organization is to advance music education by promoting the understanding and making of music by all. NCMEA hosts the largest musical professional development conference and student activities in the state of North Carolina and provides resources for teachers, parents and administrators while advocating for music education at the local, state and national levels. We strive to provide leadership opportunities to all music educators and students through our continuous work on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Access. We invite you to explore the NCMEA website to discover the valuable offerings and resources available through our association. I encourage you to support us as we lead North Carolina through empowering generations to create, perform, and respond to our inclusive vision for music education.
If you have questions and/or need assistance please contact our Executive Director, Susan Heiserman.
Thank you,
Catherine Butler
NCMEA President
Upcoming Events
Western Region Orchestra MPA (Option 3)
08:00 am – 05:00 pm
Gardner-Webb University, Boiling Springs,
High School Chorus All-West
08:00 am – 05:00 pm
Bon Clarken Resort and Conference Center, Flat Rock,
Teacher’s Lounge
07:30 pm – 08:30 pm
JWRO Clinic
Shelby High School, Shelby,
All-State Honors Band Clinic
08:00 am – 05:00 pm
UNC Greensboro, Greensboro,
News & Updates
VIDEO: Discover New Music by NC Composers
Posted on March 25, 2024NCMEA Podcast #21 – Music In Our Schools Month®
Posted on March 19, 2024In this captivating podcast episode, Howie has the pleasure of interviewing Tonya Allison and Lindsey…
NCMEA Podcast #20 – Catherine Butler
Posted on February 14, 2024In our 20th episode, join Howie Ledford for an enlightening conversation with the newly elected…
WATCH: The Last Repair Shop
Posted on January 25, 2024Tucked away in a nondescript neighborhood in East Los Angeles, surrounded by 10-foot fences and…
2024 Call for Proposals Now Open
Posted on January 16, 2024This year, we are “Putting the Pieces Together” at the NCMEA Professional Development Conference! Yes,…