Student Organizations

Music Educators National Conference

MENC serves as the leader and voice for music education in the United States. At present, there are more than six hundred student chapters on university campuses across the nation. The purpose of Collegiate membership is to provide opportunities for professional development for university students of music education through not only on-campus activities of the chapter, but also participation in state, regional and national meetings of MENC.

Yearly dues paid to the national organization and the student chapter also provide the student with individual copies of the Music Educators Journal and Teaching Music (national journals), and the state journal.

Students who love music, wish to work actively to improve music education, and want to identify with other leading professionals in their chosen field of music education are strongly encouraged to join this organization. All Music Education majors are required to be a member.

National Association of Teachers of Singing

The National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) is the leading professional organization for voice throughout the United States. The NATS Bulletin, published ten times yearly, serves as the principal resource for education information for vocalists. It includes reviews of current pedagogical research, and numerous other articles on subjects of interest to singers and voice teachers. A student subscription rate is available.

In addition to this bulletin, the NATS organization sponsors yearly auditions around the country. Colorado students may participate in State and Regional Auditions. (Dates and places to be announced.) NAT'S sponsors field trips to area recitals, operas, and workshops. Costs for these events are paid by the students. Students interested in being part of NAT'S activities should contact their vocal instructor for further information.

Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Fraternity

Founded in 1898, Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Fraternity is a professional music fraternity for men whose primary purpose is to encourage and actively promote the highest standards of creativity, performance, education, and research in music in America. In addition, Phi Mu Alpha develops and encourages loyalty to the Alma Mater, fosters the mutual welfare and brotherhood of students of music, and develops the truest fraternal spirit among its members.