Every year, we are blessed with a group of new music teachers to the state. Some are recent graduates and others are teachers with experience in other states who have moved to Arizona. One way or another, we would like to say WELCOME! and let us know if we can be of any assistance to you.
Many of you will have mentors assigned by your school district. However, many times these individuals are not music teachers and therefore cannot offer you the assistance in music matters.
Many of you will be in positions where you wish to have your students compete for all-state and are probably curious about deadlines. Likewise, you will want to know about deadlines for conferences and workshops around the state.
Now that you’ve gotten a job in Arizona, you will need to begin to think of recertification!
An excellent way to continue your own learning is to enroll in university or college courses.
Many of you may have interests in other avenues and aspects of the arts.
The Arizona Society of General Music (AZSGM) offers a unique program for general music specialists.
Your district may provide a music curriculum for you to use. State and National Standards in music and the arts also provide important goals for your curriculum development and lesson planning.
If you are seeking a music education position in Arizona, be sure to check the AMEA Jobline.