MENC Millersville University Collegiate Chapter 92
MENC Millersville University Collegiate Chapter 92
Who Are We?
We are the Millersville University Collegiate Chapter 92 of the Music Educator’s Association (PMEA), and the Music Educators’ National Conference (MENC). The Millersville Chapter of MENC No. 92 was organized to promote music education. The organization sponsors guest speakers and performances, clinics, field trips and student work at Pennsylvania Music Educators Association (PMEA) conventions. Members must be music education majors or students with areas of interest in music. Membership is not open to professional teachers. Monthly meetings occur every first Tuesday at 7:30PM.
Get connected with MU MENC!
Join us on facebook by typing in "MENC Chapter 92". We are also linked with the MENC Collegiate Headquarters and PCMEA. We also have an MENC bulletin board located in room G10 of Jefferson Hall. To find out more information and join the MU chapter of MENC, please contact Dr. Cathleen Ardrey at 717-872-3358 or email Cathleen.Ardrey@millersville.edu.
Our Mission:
To advance music education by encouraging excellence in the making of music.
Purpose:
· Professional Development for aspiring music educators
· Privileges and Responsibilities of Music Education
· Opportunities through programs, demonstrations, discussions, and performing groups
· Assist the music department
· Create a welcoming and supportive environment for aspiring music educators
What is MENC?
Check out www.menc.org which gives detailed information on The National Association for Music Education. Active members will receive a personalized membership card, monthly periodicals, the "Music Educator's Journal (MEJ), the "Teaching Music" magazine, and online access to enhanced and back issues of music education journals. With an MENC Collegiate membership, you will also receive MENC Collegiate Newslink. This monthly e-newsletter is designed to meet the needs of collegiate members by offering articles and news which explains how to expand upon your classroom education to better prepare yourself for the real experience of teaching. All members receive a 25% discount on all MENC-published resources including publications, videos, and other items. Pennsylvania dues are $30 and registration can be by mail or online at https://www.mencnet.org/eweb/. For more information visit the MENC website.
What is PMEA?
PMEA stands for the Pennsylvania Music Educator's Association. It is an affiliated branch of MENC and offers annual conferences with a focus on music education within the state of Pennsylvania. They also offer the Pennsylvania Collegiate Music Educator's Association for Pennsylvania students. Check out their website at www.pmea.net and be sure to visit the PCMEA portion of the website.
