Who We Are
Welcome to NCMEA! Our mission is to advance music education by promoting the understanding and making of music by all.
Serving as the voice of music education in North Carolina since 1970, our organization is dedicated to providing opportunities for all students, enhancing music teaching, and furthering a culture of collaboration, diversity, and leadership within the profession. We work to provide valuable resources for teachers, parents, and administrators while advocating for music education at the local, state, and national levels.
Each year, NCMEA hosts the largest professional development conference and all student music events in the state. Join us as we work to empower the next generation to foster an inclusive vision for music education across North Carolina!
If you have questions and/or need assistance please contact our Executive Director, Susan Heiserman.
Sincerely,
Carolina Perez Guerrero
NCMEA President
Upcoming Events
Piano Showcase Deadline
Benton Convention Center, Winston-Salem, NC
Application Deadline – Singer/Songwriter & Music Producer Showcase
Benton Convention Center, Winston-Salem, NC
2026 Professional Development Conference
Benton Convention Center, Winston-Salem, NC
MS Honors Chorus Events
Benton Convention Center, Winston-Salem, NC
News & Updates
NAfME Webinar: How Federal Cuts Could Impact ME
Posted on October 2, 2026A pivotal moment for arts education advocacy is approaching. A proposed $6 billion reduction in…
Symposium on ME & Students w/ Disabilities and/or Living in Poverty
Posted on October 2, 2026Register today for the FREE October 10 Virtual Symposium on Music Education and Students with…
Sign Up for the Student Piano Performance Showcase
Posted on October 2, 2026NCMEA is excited to host its first-ever Piano Student Showcase at 10:00 a.m. on…
NCMEA Advocacy Support Form
Posted on September 30, 2026Music education in North Carolina needs strong advocates. NCMEA wants to hear from educators, students,…
NC Music Educator Journal – Conference 2026
Posted on September 23, 2026The Conference 2026 edition of the North Carolina Music Educator Journal is now available to…















