In addition to the inherent benefits of belonging to an association of more than 10,000 Texas music educators, TMEA offers its members a myriad of tangible benefits to support them in their important work as music educators.

Publications

The official magazine of TMEA, Southwestern Musician, is published monthly August through May (no March issue) and sent to each member. A President's Newsletter is published each June when necessary to provide an update on TMEA activities. PDF versions of previous issues' articles are available in the magazine section of the website.

Directory

An online directory of all participating members provides contact information as well as membership and convention registration status. Member contact information can be obtained from the Purchase Member Data page.

Clinic Recordings and Handouts

TMEA records clinic sessions and the speakers at the general sessions. These audio files and session handouts are available through the TMEA website for one year following the convention to registered convention attendees who paid the additional $10 for the service (payable at time of registration for the convention).

Job Vacancy and Online Résumé Service

Texas school administrators may post music education vacancies and search the Online Résumé database. The Job Vacancy database is available for those seeking employment, as well as a venue to post résumés.  For more information, contact Andrew Denman.

Music Education Resource Network

In collaboration with TMEA, the Music Education Resource Network (MERN) is a proactive mentoring network of TMEA and The Foundation for Music Education. MERN links successful music education professionals (advisors) with new Texas music educators (protégés) and offers a proactive program of one-on-one mentoring to each new music teacher for a minimum of one year.

Health Plans, Short-Term Medical Plans and Dental Plans

Offered by the America Group. Contact:

Dan M. Samuel, LUTCF
4601 Spicewood Springs Rd.
Building 1, Suite 200
Austin, TX 78759
Phone: 512-343-2277
Fax: 512-233-0528
Cell: (512) 659-7101

Medical Insurance and Dental Plans: www.theamerica-group.com

Liability Insurance

Provided by The John A. Barclay Agency, Inc. Liability Insurance is available for $30 annually.  Purchase Liability Insurance through TMEA via the membership section of the website or call 888-318-8632 x300 for more information. To discuss coverage issues or submit a claim, contact The John A. Barclay Agency directly by calling 512-476-6566.

Click here to view the brochure and policy summary.

TMEA Liability Insurance Disclosure

Scholarships

TMEA offers multiple scholarships for both undergraduate and graduate study. Information is available online, or contact Kay Vanlandingham for further information.

Travel Discounts

TMEA members can receive a discount on airfare to the TMEA Convention from American Airlines. For reservations, call 800-433-1790 and reference STARfile: A3729AM or use this promotion code for online reservations via www.aa.com.

For a discount on a car rental through Avis Rent-A-Car, click here, or call 800-831-8000 and reference AWD #G027999.