PMEA
District 1
Pennsylvania Music Educators
Association (PMEA) is an affiliate of the 65,000-plus member Music
Educators National Conference (MENC). PMEA is a service organization to
music education in the Commonwealth. The membership includes those
engaged in music instruction at all levels, from preschool through
college and university, retired educators, as well as those in the music
industry.
In addition, college chapters and TRI-M Music Honor Society are
comprised of students enrolled in music education. PMEA provides
leadership in professional growth and offers special opportunities for
musical development to school students.
District One includes over 550 school and private music teachers from
Allegheny, Fayette, Greene, Washington and Westmoreland counties.
District One sponsors high school and junior high orchestra, band and
chorus festivals for members' students who are selected either by
tryouts or director recommendation and school size quotas. An honors
string orchestra, honors band and honors chorus are offered to
student-musicians by competitive audition. District One festival
musicians may advance to Region, All State, Eastern Division and
National MENC groups.
In addition, District One annually hosts two Jazz Band fests, an
Elementary Sing Fest East and West, several Elementary Band Fests and
Curriculum/Instruction Workshops for all music teachers.
Schools and School Districts in
District One (pdf)
PMEA's mission is to:
- promote the musical development of all Pennsylvanians.
- advocate for quality music education.
- recognize music education as a lifetime activity.
- support the changing professional needs of its members.
- foster an appreciation of music.
District 1 Goals:
- Connect with PCMEA Chapters and local music education majors.
- Connect with membership (general meeting).
- Connect to new teachers (mentor program) and new members.
- Connect with the Elementary and Middle School music specialists
(personal letter from C/I). - Connect with retirees (expanded roles).
- Connect to the membership (online survey).
Click here
for the District 1 constitution and bylaws
(pdf file)