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- EIN 52-6045043
- (703) 860-4000
- 1806 Robert Fulton Drive Reston VA 20191 USA
- www.menc.org
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Causes: Arts & Culture, Arts Education, Education, Performing Arts Schools, Professional Societies & Associations
Mission: The mission of MENC: The National Association for Music Education is to encourage the study and making of music by all. Our core belief is that in for today''s students to succeed tomorrow they need a comprehensive education that includes music taught by exemplary music educators
Programs: March has been officially designated by MENC: The National Association for Music Education for the observance of Music In Our Schools Month (MIOSM®), the time of year when music education becomes the focus of schools across the nation. MIOSM began as a single statewide celebration in 1973, and has grown over the decades to encompass a day, then a week, and then in 1985 to become a month long celebration of school music. The purpose of MIOSM is to raise awareness of the importance of music education for all children – and to remind citizens that school is where all children should have access to music. MIOSM is an opportunity for music teachers to bring their music programs to the attention of the school and the community and to display the benefits school music brings to students of all ages.Tri-M is an international music honor society for middle and high school students (ages 12-18), which recognizes musical achievement, academic excellence, and community service. Tri-M members must have a B average in music courses (a C average overall), demonstrate respect, trustworthiness, fairness, caring, and citizenship, and must be enrolled in a school-sponsored music ensemble and/or class.