About Us
The purpose for which the Association is organized and operated is exclusively literary and educational, as defined in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and its regulations as they now exist or as they may hereafter be amended. The purpose of the Association shall be the advancement of music education, and in specific furtherance thereof to conduct programs and activities to build a vital musical culture and an enlightened musical public for the benefit and the general welfare of all persons; to ensure that every student shall have access in school to a balanced, comprehensive, and high-quality program of music instruction; to improve the quality of teaching, research, and scholarship in music; to promote the involvement of persons of all ages in learning music; to foster the utilization of the most effective techniques and resources in music instruction; and to facilitate the effective pre-service and in-service preparation of music teachers.
