Alabama Music Educators Association (AMEA)

Call Directions Website Contact the organization

Alabama Music Educators Association (AMEA) The AMEA is the largest community of professional music educators in the state.

We work to foster a better understanding of music’s important role in development of the whole child.

🎶 Perform at AMEA 2027! 🎶Is your ensemble ready to share your music with music educators from across Alabama? Lobby Grou...
10/18/2026

🎶 Perform at AMEA 2027! 🎶

Is your ensemble ready to share your music with music educators from across Alabama? Lobby Group applications are now open for the 2027 AMEA Professional Development Conference in Birmingham!

🎵 Ensembles of 15 or fewer are encouraged to apply.
📅 Application Deadline: November 1, 2026
👉 Apply for a Lobby Group Performance here:
https://myamea.org/lobby-group-application/

Come share your music and Amplify Every Story Through Music!

10/12/2026

FEATURED ALA BREVE ARTICLE

Music advocacy isn’t something we wait to do—it’s something we can all begin right now.

In this featured article from Ala Breve, Collegiate Division President Sarah Beth Black highlights the importance of using our voices to advocate for music education and the opportunities it provides for students.

“Music Advocacy Starts With Us!”

Whether it’s writing a letter, starting a conversation, sharing your story, or bringing others together, advocacy can begin with something simple. Our voices matter, and together we can make a difference for the future of music education.

👉 Read the full article on the AMEA website:
https://myamea.org/music-advocacy-starts-with-us/

FEATURED ALA BREVE ARTICLESometimes, the simplest musical experiences can be the ones that make the biggest impact.In th...
10/09/2026

FEATURED ALA BREVE ARTICLE

Sometimes, the simplest musical experiences can be the ones that make the biggest impact.

In this featured article from Ala Breve, Elementary/General Music Division President Jason Jackson shares “Play It Again, Sam!”—a reminder of the power of repetition, participation, and giving students opportunities to experience music again and again.

Take a few minutes to read Jason’s article and discover some fresh perspective on the important work we do with our youngest musicians.

👉 Read the full article on the AMEA website:
https://myamea.org/play-it-again-sam/

FEATURED ALA BREVE ARTICLEAs we move deeper into the school year, it can be easy to focus on everything that still needs...
10/07/2026

FEATURED ALA BREVE ARTICLE

As we move deeper into the school year, it can be easy to focus on everything that still needs to improve. But sometimes, we need to stop and recognize the progress happening right in front of us.

In this featured article from Ala Breve, ABA President Keith Anderson reminds us that “Small Success is Still Success.”

From a student finally mastering a difficult passage to a young musician simply finding their place in the band room, those small victories matter. They are signs of growth—and reminders that the work we do every day is making a difference.

Take a few minutes to read Keith’s encouraging message and celebrate the small successes happening in your own classroom.

👉 Read the full article on the AMEA website:
https://myamea.org/small-success-is-still-success/

FEATURED ALA BREVE ARTICLEWhat if the key to becoming a better music educator isn’t being perfect—but embracing a growth...
10/05/2026

FEATURED ALA BREVE ARTICLE

What if the key to becoming a better music educator isn’t being perfect—but embracing a growth mindset?

In this featured article from Ala Breve, AMEA President Travis Bender explores the importance of continuing to learn, adapt, and grow as educators and musicians.

“Growth Mindset? You Bet!”

Take a few minutes to read President Bender's article and consider how a growth mindset can make a difference in your teaching and your students’ learning.

👉 Read the full article on the AMEA website:
https://myamea.org/growth-mindset-you-bet/

🎶 The NEW Ala Breve is HERE! 🎶The October/November 2026 issue of Ala Breve is now available online!This special Conferen...
10/01/2026

🎶 The NEW Ala Breve is HERE! 🎶

The October/November 2026 issue of Ala Breve is now available online!

This special Conference Issue is packed with information and inspiration for Alabama music educators, including:

🎤 2027 AMEA Conference clinicians & performers
🎶 Featured performing groups
📅 Conference schedule & important dates
👩‍🏫 Teacher Profile: Sean Weiler
🎓 Collegiate music education news
💡 Articles and ideas for music educators
🎼 Music reviews and much more!

And, of course, get a preview of what’s coming to Birmingham January 21–23, 2027 for the AMEA Professional Development Conference!

👉 Read the October/November 2026 Ala Breve online: https://publuu.com/flip-book/956368/2630464

Amplifying Every Story Through Music! 🎵❤️💙

Submissions are now open for the 2nd Annual AMEA Digital Music Showcase, happening at the 2027 AMEA Conference. This sho...
09/14/2026

Submissions are now open for the 2nd Annual AMEA Digital Music Showcase, happening at the 2027 AMEA Conference. This showcase highlights students creating original music through DAWs, live recording, and other digital media. All popular music genres are welcome.

For more information and to register, visit our website:
https://myamea.org/digital-music-showcase/

Members of our AMEA leadership traveled to Tampa this weekend for the National Association for Music Education Southern ...
09/14/2026

Members of our AMEA leadership traveled to Tampa this weekend for the National Association for Music Education Southern Division meeting. We shared with other states the great things happening in Alabama, collaborated with other states on ideas to better serve music education, and received national updates from the National President of NAfME, Dr. Adderly.

Thank you to FMEA - Florida Music Education Association for hosting!

🎶 Share Your Story in Ala Breve!Have an idea, success story, classroom strategy, or topic that would benefit Alabama mus...
09/12/2026

🎶 Share Your Story in Ala Breve!

Have an idea, success story, classroom strategy, or topic that would benefit Alabama music educators? We want to hear from you!

📝 Submit your article for the next issue of AMEA’s Ala Breve.
📅 Submission Deadline: September 15

Visit the contributor guidelines for article details and to submit your article:
https://myamea.org/ala-breve-contributor-guidlines/

Calling all Collegiate Members!The CNAfME Fall Summit will be held at the Moody Music Building on the campus of the Univ...
09/11/2026

Calling all Collegiate Members!
The CNAfME Fall Summit will be held at the Moody Music Building on the campus of the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa on Sunday, September 20, 1:00pm-6:00pm.

The Alabama NAfME Collegiate Summit is a FREE professional development opportunity for all NAfME Collegiate members in the state of Alabama. This is a chance to collaborate with and learn from college students, professors, and music educators across the state.
You can register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdExfyVm8k2PB6viMZXzImznvn6BUxJknZzz_8OybFe0LMJ7A/viewform?pli=1

Address

Auburn, AL
36830

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+13346631702

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Alabama Music Educators Association (AMEA) posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Organization

Send a message to Alabama Music Educators Association (AMEA):

Shortcuts

Share

Category