Maryland Music Educator
Official Journal of the Maryland Music Educators Association
Editors: Dawn M. Farmer, 7906 Kara Court, Greenbelt, MD 20770. Phone: 310-801-3110, E-Mail: farmerdawn@gmail.com; Felicia B. Johnston, 104 Mustaphal Drive, La Vale, MD 21502, Phone 301-729-0726, E-Mail: auntjane52@yahoo.com
The Maryland Music Educator is published for the members of the Maryland Music Educators Association, Inc., a federated state unit of MENC: The National Association for Music Education, four times annually in the months of September (Fall Issue), November(Winter Issue), March (Spring Issue), and May (Summer Issue).
Annual Subscription for members is included in the unified MENC/MMEA dues. Annual subscription for non-members is $20.00.
Members and subscribers should send change of address promptly to the editor and to MENC, 1806 Robert Fulton Drive, Reston, VA 22091, or use the web address: www.menc.org.
Articles for publication are welcome at anytime from any MMEA member. For some "Helpful Hints" for writing for the MME, click here. To be sure of publication in a specific issue, please meet the following deadlines:
All State Auditions Handbook ----- July 1, 2008
Fall In-Service Day Newsletter -- August 1, 2008
Fall 2008 Issue --------------- September 1, 2008
Winter 2008 Issue ------------ November 1, 2008
Conference Newsletter ----- December 30, 2008
Spring 2009 Issue ------------- February 1, 2009
Summer 2009 Issue --------------- April 1, 2009
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Writing for the Maryland Music Educator
- Write about what you know best. What you do is "what is happening" in Maryland. Sharing your experiences with your colleagues should be an important feature of this magazine.
Write clearly and in concise, straightforward language. Describe your topic. Go easy on the use "scholarly" words and statistical information.
Show a benefit from your work. Be proactive—show a student, district, or someone improving from your idea. What people do or say makes the most interesting type of story. Be flexible and deliver your message in human terms. Short quotes can be helpful.
Be concise and use active nouns, verbs, and connecting words.
Consider your audience and write to them. Ask yourself, "As a reader, would I read this article completely?"
Select a title and, maybe a subtitle that really "catches" the reader.
Highlight three or four key points and use them as subheadings.
While not necessary, action photos, diagrams, or charts add interest. Relate these visual reinforcements to your article. Provide captions for each. Photos may be submitted electronically, on disk or via email. JPG or TIF format, at least 300 dpi, work best. Regular black and white or good color photos may also be submitted. These will be returned if requested. A good photo of yourself as author may also be included.
Proofread for grammar and spelling, and list any references that might be helpful.
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