The OMEA advocacy team spent today on Capitol Hill meeting with Ohio’s Senators Husted & Moreno as well as Representatives @RepEmiliaSykes & David Joyce sharing the importance of supporting equitable access to a quality music education for every student. #nafmehillday.@NAfME

OMEA President Brian Stevens, President-Elect Danielle Shaub Executive Director Jay Wardeska are joining music education leaders from across the country as part of the @NAfME National Assembly. They will be heading to Capitol Hill on Wednesday to advocate for music education.

🎵 Your Voice Matters—Advocate for Music Education! 🎵.Music education is not a luxury—it’s a vital part of a well-rounded education that supports student achievement, creativity, and well-being. #AdvocateForMusic #MusicMatters #SupportMusicEducation #ArtsEdNow #MusicEducation

OMEA Board of Trustees & Executive Director attended the Governor’s Awards for the Arts in Ohio. We proudly celebrate OMEA member, James Swearingen of Grove City, recipient of this year’s Arts Education Award. Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition!. #OhioArts ##OMEA

🎶 Support Music Education in Your Community! 🎶.🎵 Here’s How You Can Help:.✅ Attend school concerts and performances.✅ Cheer on student musicians at adjudicated events and parades.✅ Volunteer with your local music booster group.✅ Share performance clips and music news

🎧 NOW STREAMING: OMEA Backstage Pass – Episode 2! 🎬 Title: Composing the TRIAD.Go behind the scenes of OMEA's TRIAD-the latest issue, features, & tips on how to submit articles. 📺 Watch on the OMEA YouTube Channel.🎙️ Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Amazon Music

Music Builds Future-Ready Skills!.It’s more than performance—it cultivates communication, collaboration, emotional intelligence, & creative problem-solving. From composing to performing, students gain skills that last a lifetime. 🎶 Keep music strong in every school, K-12!

OMEA is pleased to congratulate Member Brandon Dittgen on being recognized by the Country Music Association Foundation as one of the 2025 Music Teachers of Excellence. Brandon serves as a band director in the Milford Exempted Village Schools. @MilfordBands @NAfME @SBOEOhio

🎓🎶 Music advocacy doesn’t end with the last note of the year. As the year wraps up, celebrate growth and secure support for what’s ahead. ✔ Invite administrators to your final concerts.📸 Share student highlights with your school board.📊 Present data showing music’s impact

🎶 FREE Virtual Clinic. Wed, Apr 30 | 7–8:30PM.Presented by Music Will & OMEA.🎸 Intro to Modern Band.Teach pop, rap, rock & more with hands-on strategies for K–12 classrooms. No experience needed!.🔗 Register via the OMEA site.🌐 More info: #ModernBand

OMEA has a new podcast!.OMEA: Backstage Pass Episode 1 — “The OMEA Professional Development Conference and Trade Show” — is now streaming!.Search on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or find it on YouTube via the OMEA channel. #OMEABackstagePass #OMEA #MusicEd