The Canadian Music Educators' Association/L'Association canadienne des musiciens éducateurs is a professional association that nurtures a vital music learning community throughout Canada.

MISSION

The Canadian Music Educators' Association/L'Association canadienne des musiciens éducateurs serves and connects those interested in music education including current and future educators, students, parents, and members of the community. The CMEA/ACME fosters the advancement of teaching and the lifelong learning of music. Our purpose is accomplished through publications, a dynamic website, advocacy, collaboration on key initiatives, applied research and regular communication with our members, provincial and territorial affiliates, partners and the international community.

Communication

• Providing for provincial, national and international interaction
• Developing interactive communication networks with its membership and partners
• Researching relevant topics in music education and disseminating results, including best practices

Collaboration

• Sharing and deliberating on key issues with stakeholders such as territorial and provincial affiliates; other national and international music education organizations; federal agencies
• Collaborating with federal agencies and government departments, as well as national arts and education organizations to inform and advocate for music education
• Assisting in establishing and supporting student chapters in universities, both with provincial/territorial affiliates and with chapters directly affiliated with CMEA/ACME

Profile

• Celebrating music education excellence through awards
• Participating at music/arts education conferences and events
• Serving as the official representative for Canadian music education at the International Society for Music Education