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

The Role of the Violin in Mariachi Music - 11/10/2009

The word mestizo, denoting a mix of European and Amerindian heritage, is a perfect term to apply to mariachi music. Originally a Mexican regional styl ... 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

Extreme Weather Strings - 11/04/2009

Let’s face it. String musicians normally don’t perform outdoors. But, occasionally you or your students may be asked to perform for an o ... more

MENC, Department of Education Make Plans to Spotlight Music in DC - 10/28/2009

As part of continuing efforts to raise awareness of the need to support school music programs, MENC is working with Department of Education officials ... more

Do You Have an Anecdote to Share to Support Music? - 10/28/2009

If you have a great story that conveys the importance of music in your community or in the lives of your students, hundreds of teachers and administra ... more

Spooktacular String Philharmonster, Part 2 - 10/27/2009

Not so fast!  Have you read Part 1 yet? Music can scare, spook, and thrill! Need inspiration for your frightful repertoire? Read on to le ... more