NATIONAL MENC PREAMBLE

Music allows us to celebrate and preserve our cultural heritages, and also to explore the realms of expression, imagination, and creation resulting in new knowledge. Therefore, every individual should be guaranteed the opportunity to learn music and to share in musical experiences.

MENC MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of MENC: The National Association for Music Education is to advance music education by encouraging the study and making of music by all.

PURPOSE OF DRAKE CMENC

It shall be the purpose of this organization to:

• Make available to members opportunities for professional development;
• Aquaint students with the privileges and responsibilities of the music education profession;
• Provide all members with the opportunity to become acquainted with leaders in the music education profession through participation in programs, demonstrations, discussions, workshops, and performances planned by this chapter, the state music educators association, and MENC: The National Association for Music Education
• Assist the school in various projects throughout the year; and
• Provide the opportunity to have contact with collegiate members from other schools.