The mission of the North Dakota Music Educators Association
​is to promote and support quality music education in North Dakota. 

Nominate a North Dakota music educator for an award today!

Nominations are due January 1st, 2020. For a list of past award winners, click here.

2020 NDMEA Music Educators Conference

March 22nd-24th, 2020 (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday) at the Bismarck Event Center
Registration Opens January 1st.

Band Headliner

David Newell

G. Music Headliner

David Row

Orchestra Headliner

James Mick

Choral Headliner

Kristina Caswell MacMullen

Keynote Speaker

Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser

Resource for Students in ND!! RESONATE

Resonate is a 501(c)3 nonprofit founded by and for student musicians. In 2018 high school clarinetist and pianist Joanna Lin, a Fargo native, created the organization's Musical Masterclasses with the goal of spreading her love for music with more young people across the state. Each musical masterclass features a collegiate chamber ensemble who travel to a school and perform a concert.

What elevates these performances and makes them truly special, however, is the open discussion afterwards. The performers uniquely focus on explaining their interpretation of the piece and how they made their musical decisions--even selecting various sections in the music and playing it alternative ways. When furthered with the performers sharing their own experiences and advice on music-making, the performance gives students rare insight and exposure to high-level musicians & their thought process. Ultimately, the masterclasses are performed with the goal of fulfilling Resonate's mission statement: "to inspire future generations of musicians by providing rural areas with quality music education, performances, and instruments".

To schedule a masterclass, please fill out this Google Form Survey. For more information, visit www.resonatetoday.org or contact joannaylin@outlook.com.

We Want Your Articles!

Do you know someone in our state who is doing something interesting and innovative in the classroom? Are you interested in research? Our newly-updated NDMEJ is a great place to introduce research, innovative music technology, best teaching practices, and all things music education. Consider submitting an article yourself, or contacting a fellow teacher and asking them to submit an essay. We'd love to hear from you!

Support music education across the country! Donate to Give a Note Foundation!

Future Conference Dates

2020 March 22-23-24 (Sunday-Monday-Tuesday)
2021 March 21-22-23 (Sunday-Monday-Tuesday)
2022 March 24-25-26 (Thursday-Friday-Saturday)
2023 March 23-24-25 (Thursday-Friday-Saturday)
2024 March 21-22-23 (Thursday-Friday-Saturday)
2025 March 23-24-25 (Sunday-Monday-Tuesday)​
All conferences are held at the Bismarck Event Center.

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Contracts and ads for each North Dakota Music Educators Journal are due 2 months prior to publication - October, January, and May.

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