Although the influence of the school music teacher in a student's decision to pursue an undergraduate music education degree is well documented, little is known about the contribution that state music education associations (MEAs) may make toward a student's decision to major in a music-related field. Data do suggest that students' opinions about…

Reviews the convention activities of the Music Educators National Conference for the period 1907-1980. The text is accompanied by seven historical photographs. (SJL)

This Music Educators National Conference (MENC) 1977-78 report covers the following areas: audit, the government relations program, committees and commissions, the Music Industry Council, publications, student chapters, Music in Our Schools Week 1978, Presidential Scholars Program, MENC Historical Center, the National Inservice Conference, and the…

Presents a short history of and photographs from meetings of the Music Educators National Conference from 1907 through 1934. (SJL)

The history, aims, and activities of the International Society for Music Education (ISME) are briefly reviewed in this synopsis of the organization's Thirteenth World Congress, held August 12-20, in London, Ontario, Canada. (SJL)

Compares the 1907 Music Educators National Convention (MENC) with their seventy-fifth annual meeting. Although the social contexts of the two conventions differed, there were similarities. Teachers are still very interested in teaching methods and still desire to maintain the MENC as an open forum for all educational viewpoints. (AM)

Urges music teacher certification to increase professionalism. Describes two certification programs that will begin to issue certifications during the 1990s: the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) and the Music Educators National Conference (MENC). Expresses concern that certification will only be accepted if it focuses on…

Presents the 1982 annual report of the Music Educators National Conference (MENC). Dillon cites efforts to improve MENC administrative organization, the communication of relevant information to its members, and its public image. National, state, and regional conference activities are described. (AM)

Like other national organizations from 1939 to 1945, the Music Educators National Conference (MENC) worked to promote national unity in the United States. MENC position statements are quoted in this article and its wartime music education programs outlined. (One of three articles on music in the 1930s-1940s.) (SJL)

Identifies the Internet as a rich source of materials that provide alternative avenues for learning that are independent of time and distance constraints. Provides tips for searching for information concerning continuing education, research, and professional associations. Includes list of on-line resources, listservs and newsgroups, and selected…