NSMEA is an organization of professional music educators who believe that music is an integral part of the core curriculum, and who promote the concept that music is one of the most basic elements in educating the whole person.

NSMEA Aims

1. To promote and advance music education in Nova Scotia.

2. To hold conferences, meetings and exhibitions for the discussion of problems and exchange

of ideas on matters relating to music education.

3. To facilitate communication between the Department of Education and music educators

throught the Nova Scotia Teachers Union.

NSMEA Goals

1. Music education provided by specialist teachers specifically trained in music education.

2. Quality music programs available to Nova Scotians of all ages.

3. Representation of the views and concerns of the music education profession in Nova Scotia.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

NSMEA encourages ongoing Professional Development by offering....

 Funding for Regional Workshops

 Annual Conferences

 Seminars and Workshops

 Publications

 Four issues of NOTES per year

 Special publications

 Mentorship programs for university students

 Bursaries

 Professional Development Bursary

 Special Project Bursary

 Student Summer Study Bursary

 University Scholarships

 Catherine Allison Memorial Scholarship

 Awards

 Performances Awards through CMA

 Music Viva Award

 Honorary Life Membership Award

 Access to NSTU Professional Development grants

 Summer Travel Fellowships

 Full and Part-time Study Grants

 Research Grants

 School Based Staff Development Fund

 PDAF Grants

PARTNERSHIPS

CANADIAN MUSIC EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION

NSMEA is an affiliate organization of the Canadian Music Educators Association(CMEA). Dues paid to the provincial organization include membership in CMEA. This entitles the members to all publications, conferences, and projects of the national association. The President of NSMEA is a member of the CMEA Board of Directors.

MUSIC EDUCATION ORGANIZATIONS

NSMEA collaborates with other provincial music education organizations and often serves as a liaison bringing together members form various interest groups for professional development and advocacy activities. NSMEA communicates regularly with the following organizations:

 Nova Scotia Band Association

 Nova Scotia Choral Federation

 Nova Scotia Chapter of the Kodaly Society of Canada

 Maritime Chapter of Carl Orff Canada, Music for Children

 String Music Atlantic

ARTS ORGANIZATIONS

NSMEA believes that partnerships with all arts organizations are very important. It welcomes the opportunity to be involved in joint projects that involve collaboration with members of the visual arts, theatre and dance communities. 

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