Nebraska Music Education Association

03/15/2026

Tomorrow is the LAST DAY to submit session proposals for the 2026 NMEA Conference/In-Service Clinic! If you have a session you'd like to be considered, submit it by March 15 at 11:59 pm Central Time. The application can be found at https://www.nmeanebraska.org/conference-inservice.

03/11/2026

If you are able, please provide your feedback on the Nebraska Arts Education Standards Review before the deadline this Friday, March 13!

2026 Nebraska Arts Education Standards Review Public Input Survey

03/09/2026

Our Call for Session Proposals for the 2026 NMEA Conference/In-Service Clinic closes NEXT SUNDAY, March 15 at 11:59 pm Central Time. If you have a session you'd like to be considered, submit your proposal at https://www.nmeanebraska.org/conference-inservice.

02/13/2026

Congratulations to all those elected to NAfME leadership positions. Nebraska's Judy Bush will be serving as the next NAfME President-Elect!

02/13/2026

At the January board meeting, the NMEA Board of Directors approved implementing a participation fee of $25 per high school student accepted into an All-State ensemble for the 2026 Conference & All-State Festival. This is in addition to the existing $25 audition fee.

Rationale: As the costs associated with hosting the annual Conference & All-State Festival continue to increase, the Board has approved this additional fee to ensure we can maintain the high-quality experience you and your students expect. This procedure is also used by other honor ensembles around the state, as well as for our Middle Level All-State auditioned groups.

Thank you for your understanding and continued support of NMEA and its programs.

02/06/2026

K-8 Voluntary Participation Survey🎶❓

Do you teach at the elementary and/or middle level? If so, we need your help! NMEA's Director of Elementary/General Music Affairs, Kaylin Gardner, is conducting research on voluntary music participation in elementary & middle level ensembles.

If you can spare approximately 10 minutes, please consider completing this Google Form survey by February 28. Thank you for sharing your time and expertise to support this work!

🔗https://forms.gle/EcFEFCBGAgFVGXx87

02/05/2026

Don’t forget to vote in the NAfME election!

Are you a NAfME member in Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, or Wisconsin? Vote by February 12, 4PM ET, for the North Central Division President-Elect! Learn more and get to know the candidates: https://nafme.org/about/nafme-elections/ Check your membership status so you ensure you receive a ballot by email from YesElections: https://nafme.org/membership/

11/16/2025

Elementary teachers - We have two great sessions for you to check out on Wednesday, November 21, with repeat presentations in the evening!

Rockin’ Recorders: From Hot Mess to Hot Jams 🎶
Teachers, let’s make recorders fun! Join Kelsey Helton’s session for fresh ideas, hands-on manipulatives, and classroom-ready games to transform the recorder into a beloved instrument.

When Did You Stop Singing? Elementary Boys’ Attitudes & Singing Self-Efficacy 👦
Based on research, Eric Wyler explores how boys’ attitudes toward singing change in early grades and offers strategies to boost self-efficacy and engagement.

Join us at the 2025 NMEA Conference/In-Service Clinic: www.nmeanebraska.org/2025-nmea-conference-schedule

11/14/2025

String Orchestra POP Reading Session 🎻
Tom Miller leads an exciting sight-reading session of popular music arrangements perfect for your classroom repertoire.

Join us at the 2025 Conference/In-Service Clinic: www.nmeanebraska.org/2025-nmea-conference-schedule

11/13/2025

Effective Instruction for Unlocking the Treble Voice 🎼
Marci Malone DeAmbrose shares techniques to support adolescent treble voices, emphasizing healthy development, vocal technique, and confidence.

Join us at the 2025 Conference/In-Service Clinic: www.nmeanebraska.org/2025-nmea-conference-schedule

11/12/2025

Middle School Magic: Music for Developing Voices ✨
Working with changing voices? Krista Hart presents music selections, strategies, and repertoire to engage young singers through their voice transitions.

Join us at the 2025 NMEA Conference/In-Service Clinic: www.nmeanebraska.org/2025-nmea-conference-schedule