Accent on Advocacy

The following groups and organizations have become friends and partners of the Arizona Music Educators Association’s advocacy plight. These allies have donated countless materials, manpower and hours dedicated to keeping music alive in Arizona’s schools. We applaud their efforts to support our cause. Bravo!

MENC: The National Association for Music Education   
MENC is an organization of more than 75,000 music teachers and 60,000 honor students and supporters. Founded in 1907, MENC’s mission is to advance music education by encouraging the study and making of music by all. Through MusicFriends, MENC raises awareness about the importance of music education in schools and communities across the nation.                      

SupportMusic.com and NAMM   
NAMM, the International Music Products Association, in collaboration with MENC developed SupportMusic.com and a vast library of music advocacy materials. The SupportMusic Community Action Kit is available by downloading directly from the group’s website.                      

Arizona Citizens Action for the Arts  
“Create an environment in which the arts can flourish in Arizona” Arizona Citizens for the Arts is the nonprofit charitable arm of Arizona Action for the Arts. Arizona Citizens for the Arts generates discussion and builds awareness of the importance and impact of the arts in achieving quality of life, educational excellence and economic health for all Arizonans and Arizona enterprises.               

Gilbert for Music Education   
Gilbert Advocates for Music Education (GAME) is a local parent advocacy group in Gilbert that supports the ongoing quality of music education in our schools. GAME’s purpose is to promote a joint effort between the parents, the schools, and the community that builds on our tradition of quality music education.                       

Arts Council for Youth - Tempe & Kyrene 
Arts Council for Youth’s mission is to promote the visual and performing arts for all students while providing opportunities and financial support in arts disciplines for students in the Tempe Union, Kyrene and Tempe Elementary School Districts. A non-profit organization formed in February 2007, all donations are tax-deductible and used to support arts programs, students and educators within these school districts. For further information, contact 480-223-7217 or info@artscouncilforyouth.org.                       

Music & Arts
Music & Arts Centers of Arizona are committed to supporting music education in our schools and music learning for everyone. We believe that music makes an important difference – it improves SAT scores, reading and math skills, social skills and self-discipline. Music enhances higher brain function, develops quick and decisive thinking and builds teamwork. These valuable skills stay with us throughout life. Because of that commitment, we are pleased to support the Arizona Music Educators Association in advocating for Arizona music programs.                     

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