without programs (93.3% as compared to 84.9%). –2006 poll by Harris Interactive • Students in high-quality school music programs
score education higher on
standardized tests compared to students in schools with deficient music
programs,
regardless of the socioeconomic level of the school or school district. Students in top-quality music programs scored 22% better in English and 20% better in math than students in deficient music programs. Students in top-quality instrumental programs scored 19% higher in English than students in schools without a music program. Students in top quality instrumental programs scored 17% higher in math than children in schools without a music program. Students at schools with excellent music
programs had higher English and math test scores across the country than students in schools with low-quality
Don’t wait to begin advocacy efforts
music programs. Students in all regions with lower-quality instrumental programs scored higher in English and math than students who had no music at all. –Study conducted by Dr. Christopher Johnson published in the Spring 2007 issue of the Journal for Research in Music Education • Teens who participate in music education programs see music as their “social glue,” as a bridge for building acceptance and tolerance for people of
different ages and cultural circumstances, and associate playing music with music literacy, self-discipline, listening skills, motor ability, hand-eye coordination, and
heightened
until the torrent of threats rains down on your music program.
intellectual
capabilities. –Study conducted by Dr. Patricia Shehan Campbell published in the Fall 2007 issue of the Journal for Research in Music
Education Work to involve some of these ideas in your plans for this year. As John F. Kennedy said, “The time to repair the roof is when the sun is shining.” Don’t wait to begin advocacy efforts until the torrent of threats rains down on your music program. Make a daily attempt to illustrate the value of a comprehensive music education taught by exemplary music educators.
1946 AMEA Historical Highlights:
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1981 1983 1988 1992 1995 1996 1996 1997 1998 2003 2004 2004 2005 2008
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AMEA organized. Yale Ellis, President In the early days, AMEA consisted of a constitution, board meetings, the President representing the state at national conferences and one meeting during the All-State Music Festival with a banquet and business meeting. 1st Collegiate Chapter organized – UA, Dr. Ed Cleino, sponsor. 1st Ala Breve published, Jack Nealeans, editor. Ed Cleino – SDMENC President Official AMEA logo designed.
1st AMEA Convention, Jeff Davis Hotel in Montgomery, Frances Moss, President. Conferences since have been at UA, AU, B’ham Southern, B’ham hotel, Samford, Mobile (’69 & ’85 in conjunction with SDMENC) AMEA granted tax exempt status
Outstanding Music Educator and Outstanding Administrator awards established. AMEA Service Award (later named for Barbara Odom) established. Executive Secretary position established (Lacey Powell) Common expiration date instituted. Dianne Johnson, SDMENC President. Liability Insurance purchased. New HED Division established. Recording Secretary elected.
Lisa Latham replaced Lacey Powell as Executive Director. AMEA logo updated. Website created.
Garry Taylor replaced Lisa Latham as Executive Director. AMEA Hall of Fame Inaugural Class
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