NCMEA

The official twitter site for NCMEA - The North Carolina Music Educators Association. A State affiliate of NAfME: The National Association for Music Education

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@UAcharterschool @NAfME Tri-M® celebrates middle and high school students for excellence in music, academics, and service, supporting chapters with scholarships and professional development. Union Academy’s honor showcases the power of strong music programs and student-driven advocacy across NC.

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Kudos @UAcharterschool in Monroe, NC, on being named NC’s 2025–2026 Tri-M® Music Honor Society State Chapter of the Year by @NAfME—recognizing outstanding student leadership, service, and dedication to music education. @TriMNAfMEOfficial

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Apply for 2026 NCMEA Middle School Conference Performance Choir. Don't miss out on this wonderful performance opportunity. Applications close June 1st.

https://t.co/SXKWuLYWtr

@ncmea_mschoral @NCMEA @NAfME #TheFutureSoundsLikeThis #MusicEd #MusicEducation #MusicAdvocacy #DEIA

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NCMEA is developing a parental support resource page for music teachers, including a database of qualified substitutes for extended parental and medical leave.
https://t.co/RK3Zb1mhzN

@NCMEA @NAfME #TheFutureSoundsLikeThis #MaternityLeave #ParentalLeave #WorkingMoms

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A documentary celebrating choirs and communities premieres May 18, 2026.
#choralmusic #choralsinging #choirdirector
@ericwhitacre @scotthoying @rosephanye @andrethomas3887
@thetabernaclechoir @chanticleersf @lamasterchorale
@atlantamasterchorale @stolafmusic @jwpeppermusic

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Thank you to @mikefor35 for meeting with @NCMEA at #ArtsDay2026 to discuss essential arts legislation.
@nck12artsed @collegiatencmea @NAfMECollegiateOfficial
#NCArts #ArtsAdvocacy #SupportTheArts #MusicEducation #MusicAdvocacy #TheFutureSoundsLikeThis #NCMEACollegiate #DEIA

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@NCMEA @NAfME #TheFutureSoundsLikeThis #MusicEd #MusicEducation #MusicAdvocacy #DEIA #MusicEducation #Scholarship #HBCU #NorthCarolina #DeadlineExtended #FutureMusicEducators #HortenseReidKerrScholarship

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Last call!
This $2,000 one-time award honors NCMEA’s first full-term and first minority president. HBCU students are especially encouraged to apply. Deadline: May 15 at 11:59 PM.
https://t.co/jvzShbtwCj

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Another great day of arts advocacy! NCMEA joined NCDPI partners at #ArtsDay2026 to champion essential arts education legislation at the NC General Assembly.
@NCPublicSchools @ncartsed @nck12artsed #NCArts #ArtsAdvocacy #MusicEducation #NCMEA #NAfME

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Ask your NC lawmakers to support a K–5 Performing & Visual Arts Requirement in the state budget so every child gets regular, standards-based arts instruction taught by licensed arts educators.
Email your NCGA representatives:
https://t.co/32iBNrZSGp

#NCArts #ArtsEd #MusicEd

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Create, mix, master 🎧
Digital Music Production (with BandLab) teaches students the fundamentals of DAWs, beat-making, song structure & releasing music—ending with a fully produced track.
✅ Meets Arts Ed graduation requirement
Explore courses: https://t.co/5Ivy5TbpKu
#NCVPS

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Advocacy isn’t an event—it’s a habit.
In the NCMEA Journal, Jazzmone Sutton shares how small, intentional actions can amplify music advocacy and impact students every day.
Read more: https://t.co/oCnvPSlhiu
#NCMEA #MusicAdvocacy #MusicEd #NAfME

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🎶 Middle School Choral Section Summer Mini Conference 2026 🎶
Join us Fri, July 31 @ Cornerstone Charter Academy for a FREE day of PD!
Topics: classroom engagement, first week strategies + more.
Space is limited — register today!
@ncmea_mschoral @NCMEA @NAfME
#MusicEd #DEIA

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Kudos to @NCMEA member Margaret Maurice (CMS) on being named a 2026 Creative Renewal Fellow by @asccharlotte & the City of Charlotte!
An instructional leader at Northwest School of the Arts.
🔗 https://t.co/5hSs9PCLDP
@NAfME #MusicEd #ArtsEducation #Charlotte

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🎶 Deadline Extended! 🎶
The Hortense N. Reid-Kerr Scholarship ($2,000) supports NC Music Ed majors from racial/ethnic minority groups.
📅 New deadline: May 15, 11:59 PM
🏆 Recognized at NCMEA Conference
Apply: https://t.co/jvzShbtwCj
#MusicEd #NCMEA #Scholarship #HBCU

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Building Better Bands is an amazing summer conference and we are so excited to be a part of it along with other professional organizations in North Carolina. It’s going to be a great time!
Register: https://t.co/MRAFwaSpTE

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We look forward to seeing everyone next Monday, 5/4 at 7pm! If you aren’t receiving our emails, please email NCMEA Executive Director, Susan Heiserman ([email protected])

@NCMEA @ncmea_hschoral @NAfME #TheFutureSoundsLikeThis #MusicEd #MusicEducation #MusicAdvocacy #DEIA

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🚨 Deadline THIS SUNDAY (May 3, 11:59 PM)!
Submit your proposal for the NC Comprehensive Arts Education Conference (Sept 26, Greensboro) 🎭
Share your expertise with arts educators across NC!
Apply now: https://t.co/6kXmP7oStI
#NCArtsEd #ArtsEducation #NCPublicSchools

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⏳ Only days left to register for ARTS Day 2026!
Two powerful days of inspiration, insight, and action 🎭✨
🎟 Don’t miss your chance to connect, learn, and advocate for the arts.
https://t.co/vlkz6hRf82

#ArtsDay2026 #NCArts #ArtsAdvocacy #SupportTheArts #RaleighNC #Artists

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