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