MENC Makes the Case for Music Education at CFC Fairs - 11/19/2009

This fall, MENC is reaching out to federal employees to solicit their support for music education through the 2009 Combined Federal Campaign (CFC). Th ... more

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

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

MENC Seeks Member Input on 21st Century Skills Map for the Arts Survey - 11/10/2009

MENC seeks member comments on the 21st Century Skills Map for the Arts, part of the Framework for 21st Century Learning initiative spearheaded by The ... more

Invitation for Review and Comment - 11/10/2009

Background The Partnership for 21st Century Skills is the leading advocacy organization focused on infusing 21st century skills into education. The o ... more

New Book Teaches that Music, Movement and Literature Go Hand in Hand for Young Children - 11/05/2009

Sometimes books come out of practical experiences. That is what led authors Rebecca E. Hamik and Catherine (Cat) M. Wilson to write their new book, ... more

YouTube Brings the Recorder to Life - 11/04/2009

Do your recorder students quickly lose interest? Do they consider it a toy rather than an instrument? “The Exquisite Recorder,” in the cur ... more

Teaching Music to Children with Autism - 11/04/2009

In a recent Music Educators Journal, Ryan and Amy Hourigan discuss communication, support structures, and adaptations to help students with autism mak ... 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