Stand Up and Be Counted: MENC Launches New Legislative Newsletter - 11/19/2009

The MENC Legislative Memo is a new communication that aims to update MENC members and music educators on music education policy. The first editio ... more

Common Sense Tips, Part 1 - 11/19/2009

Music teachers have the best jobs in schools. The study of music can create connections that make all learning more meaningful and fun. That is an inc ... more

Joshua Bell Reaches Out To String Teachers - 11/19/2009

Violin virtuoso and music education supporter Joshua Bell will answer questions from MENC members and their students in an ongoing series of Q/As wi ... more

The Recorder (Legislative News Feed) - 11/13/2009

11/13/2009 - U.S. Department of Education Finalizes Race to the Top On November 12, the U.S. Department of Education announced the release of the fin ... more

A Chat With Anthony Maiello, Part Two - 11/10/2009

Read part one of this interview with the conductor of the 2010 MENC National Honor Concert Band. What do you think is the biggest challenge facing ba ... more

A Chat With Anthony Maiello, Part One - 11/05/2009

Auditions are open for the first annual MENC National Honor Ensembles. Anthony Maiello, Director of Instrumental Studies at George Mason University, ... more

MENC Acknowledges Members Celebrating Silver, Gold Music Education Anniversaries - 11/05/2009

MENC Members Celebrate 50 Years of Membership MENC recognizes that its members have shaped the growth and development of music education through th ... more

5 Questions for the November Jazz Mentor - 11/04/2009

Sebastian Bonaiuto began his career as a music educator at Westwood High School in Massachusetts where, in addition to his conducting responsibilities ... more

MENC Executive Director Announces Departure from MENC After Almost 27 Years - 10/30/2009

At the October 2009 meeting of the MENC National Executive Board, MENC Executive Director John J. Mahlmann announced his decision to resign from MENC ... more

November Issue of Teaching Music Offers Bountiful Harvest of Tips, Inspiration - 10/29/2009

With the school year well under way, the November '09 issue of Teaching Music gives music educators a cornucopia of useful tips for the classroom and ... more