Music Educators Association of New Jersey

Welcome to the home page of the Music Educators Association of New Jersey!

The Music Educators Association of New Jersey is a statewide, non-profit organization founded in 1927.

Our mission is to elevate the standards of private music teaching in the state of New Jersey. To help achieve this, we provide musical development for all students through activities such as auditions, competitions, recitals, scholarships, and master classes given by artist teachers. Continuing education in music and life-long learning are promoted through monthly lectures/recitals for all MEA members and guests.

Message From The President

And….we’re off! That’s how I always feel at this busy, busy time of year. Hopefully, everyone is coming along on their preparations for the Auditions, and many of us are planning recitals as well. The MEA Student Recitals offer excellent opportunities to help students get ready for all these performances, so be sure to take advantage of these free events that the MEA provides.

Special thanks go to Yuka Yanagi and Kai Moscarello, who did such a wonderful job of running the MEA Competition and Winners’ Recitals (see article page 5). Thank you to Charlene Step for hosting the recitals as well as taking photos. A deep note of gratitude goes out to John Weiss and the Steinway Piano Gallery for the donation of a Steinway grand for the Winners’ Recitals.

Thanks also to Ruth Pasquariello, who runs the smaller, but oh so important Composition Competition (see article page 5). Copies of the winning compositions are available for purchase for $2 at the general meetings.

It is with regret that we accept the resignations of Diane Hou as Website Chair, and Nan Childress Orchard as Program Chair. Both have done outstanding jobs, but have busy schedules that prevent them from continuing. We are also in need of an Honors Recital Co-Chair to help Grace Kuo. If you are interested in filling any of these positions, please contact me or any Board member. Of course such jobs involve work and dedication, but the rewards are many. Please give them serious consideration. Thank you.

- Barbara Landi Hause, President

IN CASE OF SNOW

Please check one of the following websites for meeting cancellations due to inclement weather: www.wmtram.com or www.wdhafm.com. Members who do not have internet access may call Barbara Landi Hause at 973-966-9357.