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Twenty years ago the NMEA began honoring worthy music educators by inducting them into the NMEA Hall of Fame. The selection committee for this prestigious honor is the NMEA Past Presidents. A ballot is prepared and persons receiving a majority of the votes are elected and so honored. Recipients of this prestigious award are inducted at the annual awards and recognition banquet at the in-service conference/clinic.Detailed information about the Hall of Fame is included in the February and April issues of the Nebraska Music Educator magazine. An application for submitting names appears in both the February and April issues of the magazine, with a deadline of May 1. To print information about and an application for Hall of Fame click here .
The NMEA Music Educator of the Year award is given in recognition of meritorious service in music education. Nominees for this award should epitomize every fact of excellence in music teaching in Nebraska. Only one award will be given each year. Recipients of this prestigious award are inducted at the annual awards and recognition banquet at the in-service conference/clinic.Detailed information about the Music Educator of the Year award is included in the February issue of the Nebraska Music Educator magazine. Information about and an application form appears in both the February and April issues of the magazine, with a deadline of September 15. To print information about and an application for Music Educator of the Year click here (
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The NMEA Outstanding Young Music Educator award is given in recognition of meritorious service and outstanding promise in music education. Nominees for this award should epitomize every facet of excellence in music teaching in Nebraska. More than one nominee may receive this award in a given year. Recipients of this prestigious award are inducted at the annual awards and recognition banquet at the in-service conference/clinic.Detailed information about the Outstanding Young Music Educator award is included in the February issue of the Nebraska Music Educator magazine. An application for submitting names appears in both the February and April issues of the magazine, with a deadline of September15. To print information about and an application for Outstanding Young Music Educator click here (
Exemplary Program Award
for Model Schools, K-12 Areas, or DistrictsThe purpose of the Exemplary Program Award is to recognize Nebraska Pre-K through 12 public and private school music programs and their communities that have maintained a long and distinguished tradition of excellence in music education. Recipients of this prestigious award are inducted at the annual awards and recognition banquet at the in-service conference/clinic. DEADLINE: February 1.
Detailed information about the Exemplary Program Award is included in the August and October issues of the Nebraska Music Educator magazine, or CLICK HERE (
At the annual NMEA In-service Conference/Clinic, the NMEA Executive Board will recognize members who have taught music at least 25 years or any five year increment beyond. Awards will be presented at the annual awards and recognition banquet on Friday night during the conference.Eligibility requirements are:
- You must be a current member of NMEA
- You do not have to be present to receive the award
If you meet these eligibility guidelines and deserve the recognition for your career commitment to music education, fill out the official nomination form which appears in both the August and October issues of the Nebraska Music Educator magazine, with a deadline of November 10 or click here to print an application blank to fill out and mail.
Outstanding School Administrator Award The purpose of the Outstanding School Administrator award is to recognize administrative support for music education. This award will be made to individuals who have demonstrated active, ongoing support for balanced music programs. Nominations must be submitted by an NMEA member. The award will be presented at the annual awards and recognition banquet at the in-service conference/clinic.
An application for submitting names for the Outstanding School Administrator award is included in both the February and April issues of the Nebraska Music Educator magazine, with a deadline of September15. or To print information about and an application for Outstanding School Administrator click here (
. . . to the following groups selected to perform at the State Capitol during "Music Education Week at the Capitol," March 6-10, 2006.
MONDAY, MARCH 6, 2006
12:00 p.m. - Trinity Lutheran Handbell Choir, Grand Island - Phil Hesterman, Director12:30 p.m. - Yutan High School Singers - Jon Gathje, Director
12:00 p.m. - Gretna Middle School Woodwind and Brass Quintets - Chris Tucker, Director12:30 p.m. - Papillion LaVista Monarch Men - Tim Keller, Director
12:00 p.m. - Sunrise Middle School Seventh Grade Band, Kearney - Jan Wymore, Director12:30 p.m. - The Pure Tones, Franklin Elementary - Melody Antholz, Director
12:00 p.m. - Tri-County Junior Band and Swing Choir - Dennis Ehmke and Karen Reynolds, Directors12:30 p.m. - Exeter-Milligan High School Girls Glee - Angie Murphy, Director
12:00 p.m. - St. Michael's Ensembles and Band, Albion- , Brenda Lambert, Director
12:30 p.m. - Lexington Middle School Eighth Grade Band - Chad Scharff and Sheila Evans, Directors
MUSIC
EDUCATION WEEK AT THE CAPITOL*
MARCH 6-10
2006 Lincoln, Nebraska
Application Deadline:JANUARY 9, 2006
Groups desiring to be considered for performing at Nebraska's State Capitol in March, 2006, will find an application in the August and October 2005 issues of the Nebraska Music Educator magazine.
CLICK HERE to print an application blank.
*Music Education Week at the Capitol is always the first week in March.
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Music Mentor Program (MMP), as conceptualized by NMEA and the Nebraska Council on Music Teacher Education (NCMTE), is intended to help music educators and administrators with concerns that arise out of the music classroom. This program has been designed to bring together experienced, successful music educators and first or second year teachers who request assistance with any aspect of their music program.
Contact Roger Thaden, Membership/Mentoring Programs
2816 Ponca
Lincoln NE 68506Office: 402.436.1220
Home: 402.48301088
Fax: 402.436.1309
Comments from Tri-M Chapter Advisors:
"Tri-M Music Honor Society can help bring music to the community at large. Through Tri-M, public events such as concerts can be organized that will help show the community the power of the arts. Activities of Tri-M chapters such as performing at local hospitals or raising funds for community projects help better the music program and expand its reach."
"Tri-M helps bring the different areas of music together in schools where they might be disjointed. Band students, orchestral students, choral students, and other musicians all come together at Tri-M meetings to share ideas and work on improving the school's music program."
"I work in a climate where sports is everything and 'bando's' are geeks. Tri-M gives accolades and a sense of belonging to kids who live for music."
"The motto of our chapter, which is one held by many of the Tri-M chapters, is to increase the attention our society gives to the arts and to help the students who are involved become more aware of our common goal: enjoy life more by giving to others through music."
"The activities these students participate in help the community as well as develop self esteem. Performing for patients in local hospitals or at senior citizen centers gives the students as large a gift to themselves as they give to the people they play or sing for."
PLEASE NOTE: Chapters please send in renewal forms in the fall so you don't miss out on any of the MENC communications.
For further information, contact:
Becky Wilhelm
NMEA Tri-M Chair
3630 Van Dorn Street
Lincoln NE 68506
Home: 402.327.0539
School: 402.791.0010
Fax: 402.791.0025
bwilhelm@alltel.net
