Register to become a member online, right now! 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.  Meet our Executive 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 Choral Conducting Bursary Scotia Festival 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(CMA). Dues paid to the provincial organization include membership in CMA. This entitles the members to all publications, conferences, and projects of the national association. The President of NSMEA is a member of the CMA 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. Recent activities have included partnering with the following organizations: Nova Scotia Art Teachers Association Educational Drama Association of Nova Scotia Visual Arts Nova Scotia Dance Nova Scotia Register for NSMEA membership! Use this handy form to become a member of the NSMEA - take advantage of everything membership offers you.... Scholarships, bursaries, The Journal, NSMEA Notes, advocacy, CMEA affiliation, Mailing list. I want to become an NSMEA member I want to renew my NSMEA membership Name: Street No./ Apartment No. City/Town Province Postal Code Phone Fax Email School Board (if applicable)   FEES: Active $40.00* Associate 40.00* Retired 25.75* Student 19.50* Out of Province 15.00 (* Includes Membership in the Canadian Music Educators Association) Make cheques payable to: Nova Scotia Music Educators Association. Membership effective upon receipt of cheque. Please mail your cheque to: NSMEA Membership c/o Nancy Tucker 2 Bowes Ave. Sackville, New Brunswick E4L 3N1 Please click the "Send" button once only. Then -CLICK HERE- to return to NSMEA main page.