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When you join MENC: The National Association for Music Education, you automatically become a member of CMEA. From local activities to national issues, MENC and CMEA offer the combination of services and benefits you need as a music educator! You can find an online membership form at MENC's Web site.  Return to CMEA Home Page. MENC Member Benefits and Features Advocacy—MENC works for you and to promote your profession, by informing legislators of the importance of an education that includes music, by developing National Standards for Music Education, and by sponsoring Outreach Programs such as "Music Makes the Difference" and Music In Our Schools Month. Music Educators Journal—Articles on teaching approaches and philosophies, current issues, classroom techniques, and products and services. Teaching Music—Practical reaching ideas for all specialty areas. Discounts on Resources—20% off all publications, videos, and specialty items. In-Service Conferences and Meetings—Opportunities to exchange ideas with your colleagues; member discounts on registration fees. Leadership Opportunities—Participation on MENC task forces and committees; sponsoring collegiate and Tri-M Music Honor Society chapters. Information Services—Facts for teaching, presentations, articles. Automatic State Association Membership—All the benefits offered at the state level, including the state journal and access to local meetings, festivals, and more! Optional MENC Periodicals Journal of Research in Music Education—The latest finding in music education research. General Music Today—Dealing specifically with the concerns of the general music educator. Journal of Music Teacher Education—Focusing on issues of importance to the music teacher educator. UPDATE: Applications of Research in Music Education—Practical applications for music education research findings. Additional Features A member loan program, CMEA Platinum MasterCard and VISA, professional liability insurance, medical protection program, musical instrument protection insurance, car rental services, and long distance service are available to you at discounted rates. Membership Information Active Membership Memberships begin on the first month following receipt of dues in the MENC headquarters office and continue uninterrupted for one full year (12 months). For example, if a membership is processed for the computer in February, the member's enrollment date is March. To assure a March 1 date, membership dues should be received by February 15. (Does not apply to Alabama and Florida Music Educators Association members. All AMEA and FMEA memberships are July 1 - June 30.)