Texas Music Educators Association
Non-profit OrganizationsTexas, United States11-50 Employees
The Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing music education across Texas by uniting music educators and advocating for the inclusion of fine arts in comprehensive schooling. It serves a broad membership of K–college music educators and supports their professional development through events like its annual Clinic/Convention, which is described as one of the largest of its kind globally. The association also publishes Southwestern Musician, a magazine that addresses pedagogy, advocacy, technology, and education law, reaching a sizable readership across the state. In addition to professional development and publishing, TMEA funds scholarships and runs initiatives such as the Texas Future Music Educators program to nurture the next generation of music teachers. Based in Austin, Texas, the organization operates within the non-profit sector focused on education advocacy and teacher support.