NAfME Federated State Associations

The Alabama Music Educators Association

Association President: Sara Womack
Executive Director: Garry Taylor
State Journal: the ALA BREVE
State Editor: Garry Taylor
Annual dues for active, retired, and Collegiate members
Annual conference: January 10-12, 2013 – Renaissance Montgomery Hotel at the Convention Center

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The Alaska Music Educators Association

Association President: Cynthia Sibitzky
Secretary-Treasurer: Katie Bates
State Journal: the ALASKA MUSIC EDUCATOR
State Editor: Karl Knapp
Annual dues for active, retired, and Collegiate members
Annual conference: February 14-17, 2013 – NAfME Northwest Division Conference, Oregon Convention Center, Portland, OR

The Arizona Music Educators Association

Association President: Robert Nichols
Executive Director: David Waggoner
State Journal: the ARIZONA MUSIC NEWS
State Editor: Marcy Spencer
Annual dues for active, retired, and Collegiate members
Annual conference: January 30-February 2, 2013 - Phoenix Marriott Mesa & Mesa Convention Center

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The Arkansas Music Educators Association

Association President: Paige Rose
State Manager: Michael White
State Journal: the SEGUE
State Editor: Dale Misenhelter
Annual dues for active, retired, and Collegiate members
Annual conference: November 1-2, 2012 – Hot Springs Convention Center

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The California Music Educators Association

Association President: Russ Sperling
Administrative Coordinator: Trish Adams
State Journal: CMEA Magazine
Editor, Art Director, Business Manager: Allen Petrinka
Link to CMEA Sections & Geographic Subdivisions: Bay Section (I); Capitol Section (II); Central Section (III); Central Coast Section (IV); North Coast Section (V); Northern Section (VI); Southern Section (VII); Southern Border Section (VIII)
Annual dues for active, retired, and Collegiate members
Annual conference: February 21-24, 2013 – Fresno Convention Center

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The Colorado Music Educators Association

Association President: Rick Shaw
Operations Director: William Kohut
State Journal: THE COLORADO MUSIC EDUCATOR
Communications Manager: Margie Camp
Annual dues for active, retired, and Collegiate members
Annual conference: January 23-26, 2013 – Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs, CO

The Connecticut Music Educators Association

Association President: Dale Griffa
Executive Director: William Sittard
State Journal: THE CMEA NEWS
State Editor: Bruce Connery
Annual dues for active, retired, and Collegiate members
Annual conference: April 4-7, 2013 – NAfME Eastern Division Conference, Connecticut Convention Center, Hartford, CT

The Delaware Music Educators Association

Association President: Tom Sabatino
Executive Director: Donna Fesmire
State Journal: THE DMEA NOTES
State Editor: Brian Drumbore
Annual dues for active, retired, and Collegiate members
Annual Conference: April 4-7, 2013 – NAfME Eastern Division Conference, Connecticut Convention Center, Hartford, CT

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The Washington DC Music Educators Association

Association President: Melvin Miles
State Manager: Iris McNeill-Tate
State Journal: THE D.C. MUSIC EDUCATOR
Annual dues for active, retired, and Collegiate members
Annual conference: April 4-7, 2013 – NAfME Eastern Division Conference, Connecticut Convention Center, Hartford, CT

The European Music Educators Association

Association President: Alina Rozanski
Membership Manager: Lisa Williams
State Editor: Joel Helston
Annual dues for active, retired, and Collegiate members
Annual conference: November 2-3, 2012 – Ramstein High School, Kaiserslautern, Germany

The Florida Music Educators Association

Association President: Sheila King
Executive Director: Kathleen D. Sanz
State Journal: THE FLORIDA MUSIC DIRECTOR
State Editor: Steve Kelly
State Research Journal: Research Perspectives in Music Education
Annual dues for active, retired, and Collegiate members
Annual conference: January 9-12, 2013 – Tampa Convention Center

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The Georgia Music Educators Association

Association President: Mary Land
Executive Director: Cecil Wilder
State Journal: THE GEORGIA MUSIC NEWS
State Editor: Mary Leglar
Annual dues for active, retired, and Collegiate members
Annual conference: January 24-26, 2013 – The Savannah International Trade & Convention Center

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The Hawaii Music Educators Association

Association President: Chet-Yeng Loong
State Journal (electronic only): LEKA NUHOU
Executive Director/Treasurer: Camilla Corpuz-Yamamoto
State Editor: David W. Bandy
Annual dues for active, retired, and Collegiate members
Annual conference: February 16-17, 2013 – Sacred Hearts Academy, Honolulu, HI

The Idaho Music Educators Association

Association President: Curt Griffiths
State Manager: Karen Goodrich
State Journal: THE IDAHO MUSIC NOTES
State Editor: Ted Hadley
Annual dues for active, retired, and Collegiate members
Annual conference: February 14-17, 2013 – NAfME Northwest Division Conference, Oregon Convention Center, Portland, OR

The Illinois Music Education Association

Association President: Deborah Shofner
Executive Director: Darcy Nendza
State Journal: THE ILLINOIS MUSIC EDUCATOR
State Editor: William Froom
Annual dues for active, retired, and Collegiate members
Annual conference: January 23-26, 2013 - Peoria, IL

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The Indiana Music Education Association

Association President: Michelle Oyler
Executive Director: Lane Velayo
State Journal: THE INDIANA MUSICATOR
State Editor: Jeff Doebler
Annual dues for active, retired, and Collegiate members
Annual conference: January 17-19, 2013 – Grand Wayne Convention Center, Hotel Hilton, and Courtyard by Marriott, Fort Wayne, IN

The Iowa Music Educators Association

Association President: Scott Rieker
State Manager: Martha Kroese
State Journal: THE IOWA MUSIC EDUCATOR
State Editor: Jeremy Einsweiler
Annual dues for active, retired, and Collegiate members
Annual conference: November 15-17, 2012 – Iowa State University, Ames, IA

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The Kansas Music Educators Association

Association President: Avian Bear
Executive Director: John Taylor
State Journal: THE KANSAS MUSIC REVIEW
State Editor: Steve Oare
Annual dues for active, retired, and Collegiate members
Annual conference: February 21-23, 2013 – Century II Convention Center, Wichita, KS

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The Kentucky Music Educators Association

Association President: David Dunevant
Executive Director: Dr. John Stroube
State Journal: THE BLUEGRASS MUSIC NEWS
State Editor: George Boulden
Annual dues for active, retired, and Collegiate members
Annual conference: Febuary 6-9, 2013 – Louisville, KY

The Louisiana Music Educators Association

Association President: Sara Bidner
Executive Secretary: Bruce Lambert
State Journal: THE LOUISIANA MUSICIAN
State Editor: Patrick Deaville
Annual dues for active, retired, and Collegiate members
Annual conference: November 15-19, 2012 – Baton Rouge, LA

The Maine Music Educators Association

Association President: Nancy Curran
Executive Director: Sam Moore-Young
State Journal: THE BULLETIN
State Editor: Heidi Anderson
Annual dues for active, retired, and Collegiate members
Annual conference: May 16-17, 2013, University of Southern Maine, Gorham, ME

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The Maryland Music Educators Association

Association President: Ginny Flynn
Executive Director: Mary Ellen Cohn
State Journal: THE MARYLAND MUSIC EDUCATOR
State Editor: Felicia Johnston
Annual dues for active, retired, and Collegiate members
Annual conference: February 22-23, 2013 – Baltimore Convention Center, Baltimore, MD

The Massachusetts Music Educators Association

Association President: Faith Lueth
Executive Director: Michele Holt
State Journal: THE MASSACHUSETTS MUSIC NEWS
State Editor: Susan Lindsay
Annual dues for active, retired, and Collegiate members
Annual conference: February 28-March 2, 2013, Seaport Hotel/World Trade Center, Boston, MA

The Michigan Music Education Association

Association President: Christina Hornbach
Executive Director: Cory Micheel-Mays
State Journal: MICHIGAN MUSIC EDUCATOR
State Editor: Joe Shively
Annual dues for active, retired, and Collegiate members
Annual conference: January 17-19, 2013 – DeVos Place and Amway Grand Plaza Hotel, Grand Rapids, MI

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The Minnesota Music Educators Association

Association President: Patrick Geiger
Executive Director: Mary Schaefle
State Journal: INTERVAL
State Editor: Elizabeth Jackson Kirchoff
Annual dues for active, retired, and Collegiate members
Annual conference: MMEA Midwinter Clinic, February 14-16, 2013, Minneapolis Convention Center

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The Mississippi Music Educators Association

Association President: Regina Weeks
Executive Director: Andrea Coleman
State Journal: THE MISSISSIPPI MUSIC EDUCATOR
State Editor: (vacant)
Annual dues for active, retired, and Collegiate members
Annual conference: April 4-6, 2013 – Hattiesburg, MS

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The Missouri Music Educators Association

Association President: Rob Nichols
Executive Secretary: Paul Swofford
State Journal: THE MISSOURI SCHOOL MUSIC MAGAZINE
Co-Editor: Sally Hook
Co-Editor: Martin Hook
Annual dues for active, retired, and Collegiate members
Annual conference: January 23-26, 2013 – Tan Tar A Resort, Osage Beach, MO

The Montana Music Educators Association

Association President: John Combs
State Manager: Hal Hugg
State Journal: THE CADENZA
State Editor: Dennis Granlie
Annual dues for active, retired, and Collegiate members
Annual conference: October 17-19, 2012 – Great Falls High School, Great Falls, MT

The Nebraska Music Educators Association

Association President: Judy Bush
Executive Director: Joyce Patch
Secretary/State Manager (interim): Lance Nielsen
State Journal: THE NEBRASKA MUSIC EDUCATOR
State Editor: Joyce Patch
Annual dues for active, retired, and Collegiate members
Annual conference: November 14-16, 2012 – Embassy Suites, Holiday Inn Downtown, The Cornhusker Marriott and University of Nebraska-Lincoln campus

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The Nevada Music Educators Association

Association President: Daniel Barthel
State Manager: Diane Koutsulis
State Journal: NEVADA NOTES
State Editor: vacant
Annual dues for active, retired, and Collegiate members
Annual conference: April 17-20, 2013 – University of Nevada, Las Vegas

The New Hampshire Music Educators Association

Association President: Sandra Howard
Executive Director: Eric Kobb
State Journal: QUARTER NOTES
State Editor (interim): Joshua Desrochers
Annual dues for active, retired, and Collegiate members
Annual conference: April 18, 2013 – Southern New Hampshire University, Manchester, NH

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The New Jersey Music Educators Association

Association President: Keith Hodgson
Executive Secretary-Treasurer: Deborah Sfraga
State Journal: TEMPO MAGAZINE
State Editor: Thomas Mosher
Annual dues for active, retired, and Collegiate members
Annual conference: November 8-9, 2012 - Atlantic City, NJ

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The New Mexico Music Educators Association

Association President: Neil Swapp
Executive Director: Donald E. Gerheart
State Journal: THE NEW MEXICO MUSICIAN
State Editor: Keith Jordan
Annual dues for active, retired, and Collegiate members
Annual conference: January 9-12, 2013 – University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM

The New York State School Music Association

Association President: Marc Greene
Executive Director: Steven E. Schopp
State Journal: THE SCHOOL MUSIC NEWS
School Music News Editor: Thomas Gellert
Web Editor: Terry Nigrelli
Annual dues for active, retired, and Collegiate members
Links to many County MEA websites and Zone information may be found at nyssma.org
Annual conference: November 29-December 2, 2012 – Rochester Riverside Convention Center

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The North Carolina Music Educators Association

Association President: Sonja Williams
Executive Director: Reta Phifer
State Journal: THE NC MUSIC EDUCATOR
State Editor: Carla Copeland-Burns
Annual dues for active, retired, and Collegiate members
Annual conference: November 10-13, 2012, Benton Convention Center, Winston-Salem, NC

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The North Dakota Music Educators Association

Association President: Randy Hall
State Manager: Denese Odegaard
State Journal: THE NORTH DAKOTA MUSIC EDUCATOR
State Editor: Denese Odegaard
Annual dues for active, retired, and Collegiate members
Annual conference: March 21-23, 2013 – Civic Center, Bismarck, ND

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The Ohio Music Education Association

Association President: Patricia Meeks
Executive Director: Roger Hall
State Journal: THE TRIAD
State Editor: Shelley Jagow
Annual dues for active, retired, and Collegiate members
Annual conference: February 7-9, 2013 – Columbus Convention Center, Columbus, OH

The Oklahoma Music Educators Association

Association President: Michael Raiber
State Director: Jerry Huffer
State Journal: OKLAHOMA MUSIC
State Editor: Charles Chapman
Annual dues for active, retired, and Collegiate members
Annual conference: January 16-19, 2013 – Tulsa Convention Center

The Oregon Music Education Association

Association President: Tina Bull
Co-Executive Director and Co-Editor: Jim Howell
Co-Executive Director and Co-Editor: Jane Howell
State Journal: OREGON MUSIC
Annual dues for active, retired, and Collegiate members
Annual conference: February 14-17, 2013 – NAfME Northwest Division Conference, Oregon Convention Center, Portland, OR

The Pennsylvania Music Educators Association

Association President: William Pendziwiatr
Executive Director: Margaret Bauer
State Journal: PMEA NEWS
State Editor: Abi Young
Annual dues for active, retired, and Collegiate members
Annual conference: April 18-20, 2013 – Bayfront Convention Center in Erie, PA

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The Rhode Island Music Educators Association

Association President: Donald Smith
Executive Director: Allen Tinkham
State Editor: Patricia Wurst Cichy
Annual dues for active, retired, and Collegiate members
Annual conference: April 4-7, 2013 – NAfME Eastern Division Conference, Connecticut Convention Center, Hartford, CT

The South Carolina Music Educators Association

Association President: Christopher Selby
Executive Director: Patricia Foy
State Journal: THE SOUTH CAROLINA MUSICIAN
State Editor: Jeremy Lane
Annual dues for active, retired, and Collegiate members
Annual conference: February 7-9, 2013 – North Charleston, SC

The South Dakota Music Education Association

Association President: Lisa Zahn
Executive Director: Paul Schilf
State Journal: THE SOUTH DAKOTA MUSICIAN
State Editor: Boyd Perkins
State Editor: Jessica Perkins
Annual dues for active, retired, and Collegiate members
Annual conference: October 25-27, 2012 - Rushmore Plaza Civic Center, Rapid City, SD

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The Tennessee Music Education Association

Association President: Dian Eddleman
Executive Director: Ron Meers
State Journal: THE TENNESSEE MUSICIAN
State Editor: Mary Dave Blackman
Annual dues for active, retired, and Collegiate members
Annual conference: April 10-13, 2013 – Chattanooga Convention Center, Chattanooga, TN

The Texas Music Educators Conference

Association President: Susan Bruenger
Executive Secretary: Barb Stevanson
State Journal: TMEC CONNECTION
State Editor: Renee Higgins
Annual dues for active, retired, and Collegiate members
Annual meeting: at TMEA Conference, February 13-16, 2013 – Henry B. Gonzales Convention Center, San Antonio, TX

The Utah Music Educators Association

Association President: Don Peterson
State Manager: Sharee Jorgensen
State Journal: UTAH MUSIC EDUCATORS JOURNAL
State Editor: Robert D. Coleman
Annual dues for active, retired, and Collegiate members
Annual conference: February 1-2, 2013 – Dixie Center, St. George, UT

The Vermont Music Educators Association

Association President: Alan Rowe
State Manager: Steffen Parker
State Journal: THE VERMONT MUSIC EDUCATOR
State Editor: Jodi Ethier
Annual dues for active, retired, and Collegiate members
Annual conference: October 8, 2012, Sheraton Burlington Hotel & Conference Center

The Virginia Music Educators Association

Association President: Lois Castonguay
State Executive: Moe Turrentine
State Journal: VMEA “NOTES”
State Editor: Merry Beth Hall
Annual dues for active, retired, and Collegiate members
The Virginia Department of Education website
Annual conference: November 15-17, 2012 - The Homestead, Hot Springs, VA

The Washington Music Educators Association

Association President: Daniel Wing
Executive Director: Bruce Caldwell
State Journal: VOICE OF WASHINGTON MUSIC EDUCATORS
State Editor: Jo Caldwell
Annual dues for active, retired, and Collegiate members
Annual conference: February 14-17, 2013 – NAfME Northwest Division Conference, Oregon Convention Center, Portland, OR

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The West Virginia Music Educators Association

Association President: Elizabeth Marshall
Executive Secretary: Sandra Groce
State Journal: NOTES A TEMPO
State Editor: Greg DeVito
Annual dues for active, retired, and Collegiate members
Annual conference: February 28-March 2, 2013 – Charleston Civic Center, Charleston, WV

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The Wisconsin Music Educators Association

Association President: Leyla Sanyer
Executive Director: Tim Schaid
State Journal: THE WISCONSIN SCHOOL MUSICIAN
State Editor: Kevin Thays
Annual dues for active, retired, and Collegiate members
Annual conference: October 24-27, 2012 – Monona Terrace Convention Center, Madison, WI

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The Wyoming Music Educators Association

Association President: Dan Holroyd
Executive Director: Carol Miller
State Journal: WINDSONG
State Editor: Sandy Steele
Annual dues for active, retired, and Collegiate members
Annual conference: January 20-22, 2013 – Gillette High School, Gillette, Wyoming

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