PMEA

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

09/06/2024

We posted a new podcast today where we talk with Mary Luehrsen. Mary is well known to the music education world for her work at NAMM Show and the NAMM Foundation.

Mary is retiring at the end of this month and she joins us to talk about her career and she shares advice for all of us that care about music education.

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

Take Note is sponsored by the Grove City College Department of Music and Zeswitz Music.

09/03/2024

One of the benefits of PMEA membership is access to the PMEA Lending Library. Log in at www.PMEA.net and take a look at the music you can borrow to use in your school!

08/22/2024

Welcome back to the 2024 school year!

08/13/2024

It's back to school time and it's the perfect time to show off your PMEA pride. Starting tomorrow (8/14) through Monday (8/19), you can get 15% off of your purchases in our online store!

www.PMEA.net/shop

08/08/2024

We just released a new podcast and we talk with well-known conductor Anthony Maiello about key moments in his career and he provides some advice for teachers and students.

Take Note is available at www.PMEA.net/takenote and in all of the podcast apps.

Thanks to Zeswitz Music for sponsoring the podcast.

08/07/2024

PMEA held the fourth Day of Service on July 16, 2024 in Reading, PA. PMEA members volunteered with the Reading Musical Foundation, Reading Choral Society, and at the PMEA Offices.

08/05/2024

Did you know that PMEA has a Mentor Program?

Learn more about it and see how you can become a mentor or mentee in the new school year!

https://www.pmea.net/mentor-program/

07/23/2024

Can you believe it's been a week since we were in Reading for the PMEA Leadership Summit and the PMEA Music Industry Summit?

Here's a look back as some of our time together.

07/19/2024

Earlier this week, PMEA members participated in PMEA's annual Day of Service and volunteered at the Reading Musical Foundation and at the PMEA office.

This annual event is a way for PMEA members to give back to music related organizations around the state.

Thank you PMEA members!

07/17/2024

On this edition of Take Note, guest host Scott Cullen flips the script and the regular host becomes the guest as we interview Mark Despotakis, PMEA's Director of Public and Government Affairs, about his journey to PMEA and he shares some things music educators should keep on their radar.

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

Take Note is sponsored by Zeswitz Music.

07/08/2024

We're a week away from the PMEA Leadership Summit! There's still time to register at www.PMEA.net/summit

07/03/2024

July 1st marked the introduction of a new PMEA president for the next two years.

We welcome Brett Keith to the role as PMEA President and he has a message for you.

07/01/2024

Will we see you at the 2024 Annual Convening? Each year, the Arts Education Partnership brings together leaders from all levels and role groups in the arts education ecosystem working towards a shared mission of advancing arts education. This year’s event offers the opportunity for learning and networking—and just as importantly, an opportunity to celebrate our collective work and to help ensure everyone has access to an excellent arts education.

The Heinz Endowments are offering scholarships for Southwestern Pennsylvania arts educators to attend the convening. Find the details at the link below.

We hope to see you on Sept. 12–13 in Pittsburgh for the 2024 Annual Convening!

https://cvent.me/EEAY2P

06/28/2024

Today is the last day you are guaranteed to get a room for the PMEA Leadership Summit in the PMEA block at the DoubleTree Reading.

Register to attend the Summit and book your hotel today at https://www.pmea.net/summit/

06/24/2024

The first ever PMEA Leadership Summit is just weeks away.

One of the unique features of this gathering is time for attendees to meet and network with members of their PMEA districts. This is a chance to get to know the PMEA leadership in each district and meet colleagues you may not know that are close to your school!

Get the full details of the Summit and register to attend at https://www.pmea.net/summit/

06/21/2024

We're getting closer to PMEA Leadership Summit in Reading and we hope you're planning to be there!

While you're in town, you can explore some of what Reading has to offer.

Learn more about what you can see and do in Reading at https://www.readingpa.gov/visitors

And find details of the Leadership Summit at www.PMEA.net/summit

06/18/2024

WASHINGTON, DC — On June 12, more than 300 music education leaders and advocates convened in Washington, D.C., to share the importance of music education with their federal legislators.

06/17/2024

We just released a new Take Note podcast and we're talking about Music for All's Advocacy in Action Program. It is a way to get your program recognized but also learn from music education programs doing great things across the country. We're joined by James Stephens, Music for All's Senior Director of Education and Advocacy and Advocacy in Action award winner, Hayley Winslow, from Saint George, Utah to talk about the program and how you can get involved.

Learn more at https://advocacy.musicforall.org/

Take Note is available at www.PMEA.net/takenote or in any podcast app.

Thanks to the Grove City College Department of Music for sponsoring Take Note.

06/13/2024

Yesterday, PMEA joined with National Association for Music Education music education advocates from across the country in Washington, DC to meet with policymakers to share the value of music education and some specific funding and policy asks.

PMEA met with members and staff from Senator Casey's office as well as Representative's Joyce, Thompson, Houlihan, and Lee.

These meetings are important to not only advocate for specific issues but to remind these policymakers about the valuable work music educators in Pennsylvania do every day.

06/06/2024

Wondering why YOU should attend the PMEA Leadership Summit this summer in Reading, PA? Here's a few reasons!

Find out more at register at www.PMEA.net/summit

06/04/2024

We released a new Take Note podcast today and we're talking about Modern Band. What is it? How is it being implemented into music education? Find out as we talk with Dr. Cassandra Eisenreich, Dr. Warren Gramm, and Henry Pearlberg.

Take Note can be found at www.PMEA.net/takenote and wherever you get your podcasts.

Take Note is sponsored by the Grove City College Department of Music.

05/28/2024

We hope you're planning on joining us in Reading this summer for the PMEA Leadership Summit.

Visit www.pmea.net/summit to register and see the schedule.

The Summit is a great opportunity for you to develop your leadership skills and find ways to be more involved in YOUR association!

05/24/2024

Congratulations To The Pennsylvania Music Teachers Named As Quarterfinalists for the 2025 GRAMMY Music Educator Award!

https://www.grammy.com/news/2025-music-educator-award-quarterfinalists-announcement-grammy-week-67th-grammys-awards

05/22/2024

And now a look back at the 2024 PMEA Conference by the numbers...

05/20/2024

Kathy Campbell is a Professor of Music at Seton Hill University and a new member of the PMEA Hall of Fame. Kathy joins us on a new Take Note podcast to talk about her career as she is about to begin her retirement.

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

Take Note is sponsored by the Grove City College Department of Music.

05/15/2024

Deke Sharon is known as "The Father of Contemporary A Ca****la" and has produced albums for groups like Straight No Chaser. He's also vocally produced five seasons of The Sing Off for NBC. He was arranger, on-site music director and vocal producer for all three of Universal’s hit films in the Pitch Perfect franchise. Deke joins us on PMEA's Take Note podcast to talk about Contemporary A Ca****la and how you can incorporate it into your classroom.

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

Take Note is sponsored by the Grove City College Department of Music.

05/13/2024

How about a look back at the 2024 PMEA All-State Festival by the numbers...

05/10/2024

Here's another Friday look back at this year's PMEA Conference. Are you familiar with the Future Music Educators Honors Symposium? Annually during the PMEA Conference, Pennsylvania high school seniors who have been accepted at a college or university to major in music education come together for sessions, networking, and getting a taste of the music education profession.

Here are a few highlights from this year's cohort!

05/06/2024

It's Teacher Appreciation Week and we want to share our appreciation for all of the music teachers in Pennsylvania! You do so much for your students, schools, and communities.

Thank you for inspiring the love of music for a lifetime!

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Welcome back to the 2024 school year!

PMEA held the fourth Day of Service on July 16, 2024 in Reading, PA. PMEA members volunteered with the Reading Musical Foundation, Reading Choral Society, and at the PMEA Offices.

July 1st marked the introduction of a new PMEA president for the next two years. We welcome Brett Keith to the role as PMEA President and he has a message for you.

Who is ready to see America’s Big Band, The Jazz Ambassadors at this year's PMEA Conference? https://www.pmea.net/pmea-annual-in-service-conference/

Our thanks to everyone that helped make today's Crescendo Student Conference a success!

If you missed today's Crescendo Student Conference, you missed something special! Hundreds of students from classrooms all over Pennsylvania came together to learn from our amazing presenters! Thanks to everyone that attended and to those that took the time to present. We'll see you at Crescendo 2024!

Last week, some PMEA members attending the PMEA Summer Conference participated in the PMEA Day of Service to give back to music organizations in our host city, Reading, PA.

Join us for The PMEA Summer Conference! https://www.pmea.net/pmea-summer-conference/

2022 PMEA Awards Ceremony

Please enjoy the 2022 PMEA Awards Ceremony!

A powerful moment of making music as all All-State students and PMEA Conference attendees join TOGETHER in Amazing Grace.

Synergy doing the Conga at the PMEA Conference!

The 2022 PMEA Conference has begun! The PMEA Presidential Brass started the day with the exhibit hall opening!

PMEA member directors with students in the 2022 PMEA All-State Festival, please check your email for an important message from PMEA President, Phil Stattel.

Join us tomorrow for an all new Take Note podcast where we're talking about string education with Pennsylvania-Delaware String Teacher Association and American String Teachers Association. You can find Take Note in your favorite podcast app or at www.PMEA.net/takenote Take Note is presented by the Slippery Rock University Music Department

Tomorrow on PMEA's Take Note podcast, we're talking about Bands of America and a Pennsylvania marching band that's heading to Grand National Championships next month. Plus, we're talking with Tim Hinton from Marching Arts Education. You can find Take Note at www.PMEA.net/takenote and in your favorite podcast app.

New Take Note Podcast - 9/27/21

On Monday, we're releasing an all new Take Note podcast with Chiho Feindler from Save The Music! You can always find Take Note in your favorite podcast app or at www.PMEA.net/takenote Take Note is presented by the Slippery Rock University Music Department

Take Note Tease 9/20/21

We're releasing an all new Take Note podcast on Monday. We're taking with Joel Menchey about his work in Pennsylvania but also his ties to an international music organization that can help music educators. Subscribe to Take Note in your favorite podcast app or at www.PMEA.net/takenote Take Note is presented by the Slippery Rock University Music Department Cc: Menchey Music Service, Inc.

PMEA Day of Service - July 20, 2021

PMEA held the first ever Day of Service on July 20, 2021 in Reading, PA. PMEA members helped sort instruments and music at the Reading Musical Foundation. Learn more about the Reading Musical Foundation at www.readingmusicalfoundation.org

New Take Note Podcast 8/26/21

Join us tomorrow for a new Take Note podcast where we're talking about the first PMEA Day of Service. You'll get to see video from the event, hear from participants, and learn about the group we helped out. You can find it at www.pmea.net/takenote or in your favorite podcast app.

Elizabeth Beisel and Katie Ledecky Playing Music Together

Since swimming at the Olympic Summer Games ended last night, we thought we'd give you this throwback to when we talked to Olympic medalist and now NBC Sports analyst Elizabeth Beisel. This clip is especially cool becuase we show you Elizabeth playing the violin with perhaps the greatest female swimmer of all time, Katie Ledecky, on vocals and piano! See our full chats with Elizabeth and learn how music has impacted her life as much as swimming: 2019: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-yiTUbveuQ 2018: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NO3Mr-WKKB0