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.

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

A very interesting concept has been brought to my attention. It is called the Keyboard Kids for Kindness Practice Challenge and comes from the Keyboard Kids’ Companion. As part of this challenge, the students get sponsors to pledge money for practicing hours (for example, $1.00 per hour). The money is donated to a charity that the student and the teacher can decide on ahead of time. It benefits students in two ways: they are encouraged to practice more and they learn the importance of helping.

Thank you to Linda Loria for sharing this program with us. If you would like more details, please see our Directory for her contact information.

A final reminder:Deadlines!

Please submit your applications for the MEA Camp and College Scholarships and Annual Auditions as early as possible. We are all volunteers and getting information in early helps us do our jobs better.

Hope to see you at the upcoming meetings and the Competition Winners’ Recitals on March 14.

Barbara Landi Hause, President

SNOW CANCELLATIONS

General and Board meetings will be cancelled for inclement weather when the Madison Public Schools close. Closings will be listed on www.madisonpublicschools.org. Members not having internet access may call Barbara Landi Hause, President (see phone # in the Member Directory).