WHAT'S BRAND NEW: 

PRE-REGISTRATION FOR THE CONFERENCE IS CLOSED. (new)

This year, for the first time, SCMEA members with a credit card could complete pre-registration online. The pre-registration time, though, has ended. If you plan to attend please register at the conference.

Conference Exhibitor Forms now online (new)

Forms are now available from Displays Unlimited to rent exhibitor materials and services. See the Annual Conference web page.

View the Winter 2012 SC Musician online! (new)

The Conference Issue (which includes the event schedule)

You can new view the entire Spring 2011 SC Musician magazine online. Click on this link. This is a free service and is being offered in addition to the hard copy you receive in the mail. Viewing requires a free registration in Yudu.

2012 SCMEA conference graduate credit available

Check the Annual Conference page for information and forms regarding earning credit at Furman University.

Vote for your Favorite Music Programs

Almost all of the videos that were submitted for the GLEE Give A Note contest have been posted online. The public voting phase of the contest begins now. Those schools receiving the greatest numbers of votes will advance to the judging phase in November, and those schools will be considered for the 73 cash prizes totally $1 million dollars. Read more here.

2012 Conference Exhibitor Information available

Check the Annual Conference page for an Exhibitor invitation, information, and registration forms.

View the 2011-12 and tentative 2012-13 calendars

Go to the Events/Calendar page for links to the 2011-2012 SCMEA calendar and 2012-2013 tentative SCMEA calendar.

SCMEA Choral Arts Seminar

Plan to participate in the annual SCMEA Choral Arts Seminar hosted by the USC School of Music in Columbia, SC  Sept. 9-10, 2011. Download this Information and Registration form for more information.

Take a Music Teacher Job Satisfaction survey

Dear Colleagues,
 
I am currently undertaking a research project to investigate the job satisfaction of music teachers and the effect job satisfaction has on recruitment and retention for the music education profession.  Participation in this study is completely voluntary and will require approximately 15 minutes of your time to answer some questions on a short survey. If you would like to participate in the study, please click on the link below and then follow the instructions provided on the survey.  I will begin to analyze the responses for this survey in May so if you would like to participate you must complete the survey by Sunday, May 2nd. Thank you for your help with my research project and best wishes.

Sincerely,
Jeff Bright
Assistant Professor of Music
Western Kentucky University
 
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Participate in the SCMEA Forums

We are proud to announce that the new SCMEA Forum is now open for business! This free service allows music educators across the state to share ideas and concerns in a private, supportive environment. All SCMEA members should have received an email invitation to the new forums. To access the Forum, click on the Forum link on the left. If you have trouble accessing the Forums, please see this instruction page

More music education advocacy articles

Check out some excellent articles advocating music education in our schools. It is very timely information.

Mark Britt nominated as next SCMEA President-Elect

The SCMEA Executive Board has nominated Dr. Mark Britt, current President of the Higher Education Division of SCMEA to be our next President-Elect. If approved by the general membership, Dr. Britt will become President Elect On July 1, 2011 and the President of SCMEA on July 1, 2013.

Read a biography of Dr. Britt.

Support music education in our state. Read about the 100% Club!

New Piano Division web page

Pianists, visit the new Piano Division web page. For now you can download the Solo and Ensemble registration form.

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