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OMEA supports music educators and advocates for equitable access to a high-quality and comprehensive music education for all students in Oregon.

Sustaining Members

News & Updates

Take Action Today on Class Size and Case Load!

In 2021 the Oregon legislature passed Senate Bill 580, making class size and case load a mandatory subject of collective bargaining in Title 1 schools. HB 3652 will expand the statute to…

OMEA Spring Elections!

The election for OMEA’s Elementary Music Chair and Jazz Chair will open on March 15 and close at midnight on the evening of Saturday April 15. An electronic ballot will…

Celebrate 40 Years of MIOSM!

To celebrate Music In Our Schools Month® 2025, NAfME will host a virtual gathering to highlight 40 years of Music In Our Schools Month observances and the importance of continued advocacy for…

NAfME Advocacy and Public Policy Team Update

The NAfME Advocacy and Public Policy (APP) team has been closely monitoring recent legislative activity at the federal level related to music education advocacy. To keep you informed about their…

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Upcoming Events

Mar 19

Basin Band Festival

All-day event
Ross Ragland Theater

Mar 20

South Salem Band Festival

All-day event
South Salem High School

Mar 22

NWAPA Ridgeline Winter Showcase

All-day event
Ridgeline High School

Mar 22

NWAPA North Thurston Winter Showcase

All-day event
North Thurston High School

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