Vision: OMEA will serve as the trusted source for music advocacy in Oregon and will strive to increase the quality and accessibility of music education in our state.
Misson: OMEA supports music educators and advocates for equitable access to a high-quality and comprehensive music education for all students in Oregon.
OMEA’s Partnership with NAfME
OMEA is a proud state affiliate of the National Association for Music Education. Read more about NAfME’s initiative for strengthening the music teacher profession.
OMEA Believes In…
- Supporting Music Educators: conference, connection, communication, mentorship, recognizing excellence.
- Increasing Equitable Access: Educating stakeholders on allocating resources, removing systemic barriers for student participation, collaborating with state-level policy makers.
- High Quality Music Experiences: Student performance events, professional development, advocacy for district-level supports.
- Comprehensive Music Education: Standards-aligned PK-12 learning, variety of inclusive offerings and disciplines, connections to higher education, career pathways, and lifelong music learning.
- Prioritizing All Students: Across Oregon, across all music disciplines; every single student deserves music education.
Please click here to view OMEA’s Strategic Plan for 2024 – 2026.
Our History
The articles and documents below share historical information and content about our organization.
First Vice Presidents of the OMEA
Second Vice Presidents of the OMEA
Elementary Music Chairs of the OMEA