Welcome, MusicFriends!
MusicFriends is a group of parents, community members, and other music advocates working to support local school music programs through grassroots initiatives. We're sponsored by MENC: The National Association for Music Education, an organization of more than 142,000 music educators, music students, and school music advocates. Founded in 1907, MENC's mission is to advance music education by encouraging the study and making of music by all. Through MusicFriends, MENC raises awareness about the importance of music education in schools and communities across the nation.

Why Study Music?
Our students deserve the benefits of an education that includes music. Studies show that learning music can improve math, science and language skills, and increase spatial I.Q.

Did You Know?
Music is designated a core academic subject in the 'No Child Left Behind Act.' No Child Left Behind Act of 2002, Title IX, Part A, Sec. 9101 (11)

Membership is Free!
As a member of MusicFriends, you'll receive a monthly Web newsletter about the latest happenings in music education, a window decal proclaiming your support for music education, and the opportunity to join the Americans for the Arts' Arts Action Fund (an electronic quarterly newsletter, access to the E-Advocacy Center (both for federal issues and issues in your state where available) and a variety of Special Reports on the arts.

Why Music?
Music is simply among humanity's most valuable inventions. As an art form, its power to thrill, inspire and move is unmatched. It is the score to our history and heritage and a key to our cultural awareness. Support music education by joining MusicFriends!