Advocacy

A statement on Music Education under the Michigan Return to Learn Plan

Using grant funding from the Country Music Association (CMA) Foundation, MMEA produced our first ever advocacy video, featuring students from the East Lansing Public Schools. We invite you to view the video by clicking below! Special thanks to CMA and the East Lansing Public Schools for their support of this project!

Music Education Advocacy Day

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, the 2020 Music Advocacy Day has been cancelled.

We encourage you to communicate with the legislators from your home district and let them know how important music education is to you and your students.  Please feel free to use the language above as you craft a letter/email telling lawmakers about this very important day, and about the power of music education.  CLICK HERE to find your local Representative.  CLICK HERE to find your local Senator. 

NAfME Hill Day 2020

In June a delegation from MMEA will travel to Washington, D.C. to participate in the NAfME Hill Day.  Over 300 music education advocates attended aver 200 meetings with their members of Congress and/or staff at the 2019 event. To find out more, visit https://nafme.org/advocacy/

Photos by Ashlee Wilcox Photography

MMEA Support Statement

Looking for a way to show your support for MMEA in your concert programs?  MMEA is pleased to provide a short “support statement” with MMEA & NAfME logos included that is print-ready for inclusion in your concert programs, handouts, etc.  Please use this graphic to show YOUR support for MMEA!

Proud Member Statement, Programs 2013

NAfME and MMEA support you!

The Music in our Schools Months Page has great information that you can tailor to your needs, including sample language and pointers on

  • Passing a resolution (by a legislature, a city council, a school board)
  • Working with media
  • Getting publicity
  • And more!

The Grassroots Action Center has a variety of resources, including:

MMEA supports members by…

  • Organizing our statewide Music Education Advocacy Day
  • Participating in NAfME Advocacy Leadership Force and Hill Day
  • Offering state-level legislative email updates
  • Working with state legislators and board of education on relevant music education policy initiatives
  • Meeting with state & national policymakers
  • Reviewing countless updates from state & national agencies regarding music & arts policy

We are the foremost music education advocacy experts in Michigan!

Please contact us if you have questions or needs: executive@mmeamichigan.org

Michigan Music Education Advocacy Day
Michigan Music Education Task Force
Strategies for Local Advocacy
Advocacy Links
Helpful Resources – what can YOU do?