We invite you to join the Saskatchewan Music Educators Association
(Call 306 256 3372 for a membership form, or print and mail )
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Key results areas
- Participatory experiences in a menu of programs and member services which are relevant and of quality.
- Provision of access and participation to all citizens of Saskatchewan, regardless of age, gender, race, special need, economic status or geographical area.
- Service to the membership in terms of representation, advocacy, resources, professional development and training.
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Mission
- To promote the development of high standards of music and music education.
- To exchange information and ideas with those interested in music.
- To sponsor conventions, workshops, clinics and other means of musical development, information and education.
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Activities and SMEA Sponsorships
Regional Workshops
Annual Honour Groups for Band and Choral Students
Annual Convention - guest speakers and workshops
Advocacy Materials compiled and distributed
Instrumental Director's Summer Course - U. of S.
University of Saskatchewan and University of Regina Student Chapters
Music Library Resources: Stewart Resource Centre, Saskatchewan Choral Federation
Teacher's Resource Assistance Package
SMEA special resource materials
Rj Staples and Frank Connell Memorial Scholarships
Website and Member's IntraNet
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Publications
The SMEA newsletter "NOTZ" is published twice a year. "CADENZA" the SMEA Journal is published once per year. The SMEA Website MEO (MusicEducationOnline.org ) provides many helpful resources.
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Affiliations and Member Organizations
The SMEA is affiliated with the Saskatchewan Teachers Federation (STF) as a Special Subject Council
and with the Canadian Music Educators Association (CMEA)
Member organizations of SMEA:
- Saskatchewan Registered Music Teachers Association (SRMTA)
- Saskatchewan Suzuki Piano Teachers Association (SSPTA)
- Canadian Music Competitions (Saskatchewan Chapter)
- Saskatchewan Orff Chapter
- Music For Young Children
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The SMEA is funded through memberships, grants from SaskTrust and grants from the
Saskatchewan Teachers Federation as well as corporate sponsorship/advertising in print and online |