Future Alabama Music Educators (FAME) – Alabama Music Educators Association

The Alabama Music Educators Association proudly presents the Future Alabama Music Educators (FAME) program, an immersive one-day seminar designed for aspiring music educators. This enriching event is scheduled for Thursday, January 23, 2025, and will be a featured part of the AMEA Professional Development Conference at the BJCC in Birmingham, Alabama.

Participants can look forward to a comprehensive schedule, available in January, packed with engaging and insightful activities led by dynamic speakers. High school students in their junior and senior years who want to learn more about music education are invited to attend. This seminar provides a unique opportunity to connect with industry leaders, gain valuable insights into the field, and explore the various facets of music education.

An added highlight of the FAME program is the chance to win the prestigious Eleanor Nation FAME Scholarship, a $1000 award offered by the AMEA to support aspiring music educators. Scroll to the bottom to see more about this opportunity.

Deadline to register is January 16, 2025 and the cost of this event is $30. Fill out the entry form below if you would like to register for this event.

FAME 2025 Entry Form

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About the Eleanor Nation FAME Scholarship

The AMEA believes in the importance of developing outstanding future music educators in Alabama. The Eleanor Nation FAME Scholarship – with an award of $1,000 from the AMEA – recognizes upcoming music educators who set high standards for themselves and offer inspiration and direction for others. Scholarship recipients are chosen based on academic and musical achievements, essay content, and strength of recommendations. The winning applicant’s essay is published in the AMEA magazine, the Ala Breve.”

Qualifications

The applicant must intend to register as a full-time music education major at an Alabama university in the following fall.
The applicant must have attended FAME (Future Alabama Music Educators) at an AMEA Professional Development Conference.
The applicant’s current music teacher must be an AMEA member.

Nominations should be accompanied by the following:

An essay of no more than 1200 words based upon the following questions: What are the factors that influenced you to become a music educator? Why should all students have access to music education?
A sealed, official high school transcript.
At least three letters of recommendation. One must be from a current music teacher and the others can be from any appropriate source, including a classroom teacher or guidance counselor.

Other considerations

Application is due by May 31. The AMEA Governing Board will make a decision at the June meeting. Notifications will be made in early July.
The scholarship will be paid directly to the recipient’s university before the fall semester.
Award will be presented at the AMEA Professional Development Conference and the recipient will present their experience at FAME.

Mail application and supporting materials to:

Dr. Rusty Logan, Executive Director
FAME Scholarship Application
2020 Janabrooke Lane
Auburn, AL 36830

Scholarship Application (PDF)

See Previous Scholarship Winners