Links and Resources
Florida Music Education Association
The mission of the Florida Music Education Association (FMEA) is to promote quality, comprehensive music education in all Florida schools. FMEA is an umbrella organization concerned with activities that affect all aspects of music education. The component organizations and councils (see below) handle activities that deal specifically with a particular area. Join or renew your FMEA membership today!
FMEA Component Associations
Component organizations focus on a particular subject matter and grade level and have their own 501(c)(3) status, executive director, and board of directors.
FMEA serves as the umbrella organization for seven component organizations that offer music education programs and events that pertain to their particular area. Members of FMEA are encouraged to join the FMEA component that represents their specialty. In order for your students to be eligible to participate in All-State, the music director must hold a Full Active FMEA membership and an “Active” membership with their component organization(s).
All component organizations require their members to also have current, eligible FMEA and NAfME memberships. If you are joining or renewing your membership online, you will have the opportunity to add a component membership before submitting a payment. All purchased component memberships will have the same membership year as the accompanying FMEA membership.
The current component organizations are below.
The Florida Bandmasters Association promotes the expansion and improvement of band programs in Florida schools and professional growth for band directors.
The Florida Elementary Music Educators Association whose purpose is to unite and strengthen the professional standing of all elementary music teachers in order to encourage more effective teaching of music.
The Florida Orchestra Association with programs and activities geared specifically toward orchestras and string programs and the professional growth of orchestra directors and string teachers.
The Florida Vocal Association whose purpose is to promote and develop interest in vocal and general music, the improvement of school choral groups in Florida's secondary schools, and the professional growth of choral directors.
FMEA Council Associations
Council associations must have a mission aligned with that of the FMEA mission statement, elect a board of directors, work directly with students or teachers, and maintain by-laws and a constitution.
The Florida College Music Educators Association addresses the concerns unique to music programs in colleges, universities, and community colleges.
The Florida Music Supervision Association deals directly with curriculum standards, facilities, and programs from the perspective of district-level administrations.
Florida NAfME Collegiate is composed of our future music educators and seeks to improve opportunities and experiences for college students before they become practicing educators.
Multicultural Network promotes collaboration and mentorship among music educators of all cultures and backgrounds, and advocates for inclusive music programs in Florida's schools.
Employment
The FMEA Job Bank is a free service to Florida schools and teachers who would like to teach in Florida.
The TeachMusic Coalition provides a Job Board for music teaching related jobs across the country.
NAfME Collegiate
NAfME Collegiate is the collegiate component of the National Association for Music Education (NAfME). It provides valuable resources for chapters around the country including a Chapter Quick Start Guide, recruitment ideas, and collegiate social media graphics.