MENC: The National Association for Music Education
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MENC: The National Association for Music Education is an organization of American music educators dedicated to advancing and preserving music education
and as part of the core curriculum of schools in the United States
. Founded in 1907 as the Music Supervisors National Conference (MSNC), the organization was known from 1934–1998 as the Music Educators National Conference (origin of the MENC acronym). With more than 130,000 members, MENC headquarters are located in Reston
, Virginia
. In 2005, MENC launched the National Anthem Project
, a public awareness campaign "to restore America's voice through music education."
On September 1, 2011, The organization officially changed its acronym from MENC to NAfME.
states; the District of Columbia
; and a single affiliate for Europe
.
, a doctorate in Education from Penn State
, and an honorary doctorate in Music from Duquesne
. Mahlmann announced his decision to retire in April 2010 at the October meeting of the association's National Executive Board.
Music education
Music education is a field of study associated with the teaching and learning of music. It touches on all domains of learning, including the psychomotor domain , the cognitive domain , and, in particular and significant ways,the affective domain, including music appreciation and sensitivity...
and as part of the core curriculum of schools in the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. Founded in 1907 as the Music Supervisors National Conference (MSNC), the organization was known from 1934–1998 as the Music Educators National Conference (origin of the MENC acronym). With more than 130,000 members, MENC headquarters are located in Reston
Reston, Virginia
Reston is a census-designated place in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States, within the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. The population was 58,404, at the 2010 Census and 56,407 at the 2000 census...
, Virginia
Virginia
The Commonwealth of Virginia , is a U.S. state on the Atlantic Coast of the Southern United States. Virginia is nicknamed the "Old Dominion" and sometimes the "Mother of Presidents" after the eight U.S. presidents born there...
. In 2005, MENC launched the National Anthem Project
National Anthem Project
The National Anthem Project was a public awareness campaign launched in 2005 as a major initiative of MENC: The National Association for Music Education...
, a public awareness campaign "to restore America's voice through music education."
On September 1, 2011, The organization officially changed its acronym from MENC to NAfME.
State affiliates
MENC functions regionally through more than fifty state (or state-level) affiliates. These federated state associations include: organizations representing each of the fifty U.S.United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
states; the District of Columbia
Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C., formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington, "the District", or simply D.C., is the capital of the United States. On July 16, 1790, the United States Congress approved the creation of a permanent national capital as permitted by the U.S. Constitution....
; and a single affiliate for Europe
Europe
Europe is, by convention, one of the world's seven continents. Comprising the westernmost peninsula of Eurasia, Europe is generally 'divided' from Asia to its east by the watershed divides of the Ural and Caucasus Mountains, the Ural River, the Caspian and Black Seas, and the waterways connecting...
.
Leadership
As of May 1, 2010 MENC staff members are led by Michael A Butera. Previous to that, staff was led by John J. Mahlmann who retired in early 2010. Prior to joining MENC in 1983, Mahlmann was the Executive Director of the National Art Education Association and a former art educator. He holds both bachelor's and master's degrees in Fine Arts from Boston UniversityBoston University
Boston University is a private research university located in Boston, Massachusetts. With more than 4,000 faculty members and more than 31,000 students, Boston University is one of the largest private universities in the United States and one of Boston's largest employers...
, a doctorate in Education from Penn State
Pennsylvania State University
The Pennsylvania State University, commonly referred to as Penn State or PSU, is a public research university with campuses and facilities throughout the state of Pennsylvania, United States. Founded in 1855, the university has a threefold mission of teaching, research, and public service...
, and an honorary doctorate in Music from Duquesne
Duquesne University
Duquesne University of the Holy Spirit is a private Catholic university in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. Founded by members of the Congregation of the Holy Spirit, Duquesne first opened its doors as the Pittsburgh Catholic College of the Holy Ghost in October 1878 with an enrollment of...
. Mahlmann announced his decision to retire in April 2010 at the October meeting of the association's National Executive Board.
Executive Compensation
Fiscal Year 2008-2009 Executive Compensation| Title | Name | Salary | Benefits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Executive Director | John J. Mahlmann | $293,499 | $ |
| Sr. Deputy Executive Director | Michael Blakeslee | $129,507 | $ |
| Deputy Executive Director | Earl Hurrey | $93,603 | $ |
| Chief Financial Officer | Paul Baker | $88,826 | $ |
| Director of Exec Op | Marlynn Likens | $81,947 | $ |
| Chief Technology Officer | Trinh Hoang | $78,300 | $ |
| $ | $ |
Affiliated organizations
- American Composers ForumAmerican Composers ForumThe American Composers Forum is a non-profit membership organization dedicated to the promotion and assistance of American composers and their music. It was founded in 1973 as the Minnesota Composers Forum and is based in Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States...
- American String Teachers AssociationAmerican String Teachers AssociationThe American String Teacher's Association is a professional organization based in the United States for music teachers. It is the largest such national organization in the US for string teachers. It promotes learning to play string instruments in the next generation of American students, and...
(ASTA) - Conductors GuildConductors GuildThe Conductors Guild is an non-union organization intended for professional conductors based in the USA. The Guild offers services to enhance the training and development of conductors and promises to represent the views of conductors to the larger community of music professionals.The Conductors...
- Percussive Arts SocietyPercussive Arts SocietyThe Percussive Arts Society is an international music service organization promoting percussion education, research,performance and appreciation.Established in 1961 as a non-profit, music service organization,...
(PAS) - Sigma Alpha IotaSigma Alpha IotaSigma Alpha Iota , International Music Fraternity for Women. Formed to "uphold the highest standards of music" and "to further the development of music in America and throughout the world", it continues to provide musical and educational resources to its members and the general public...
(ΣΑΙ)