Editorial Content

About Our Readership

Southwestern Musician readers represent every level of music instruction from elementary through college, including high school students who are future music educators.

A reader’s division indicates their primary area of focus in their work or study.

Division Affiliation

Band: 42%
Vocal: 18%
Elementary: 12%
Orchestra: 12%
College: 9%
Administrator: 1%

Teaching Level

High School: 36%
Middle School: 34%
Elementary: 16%
College: 7%
Multilevel/None: 7%

Education Level

Undergraduate: 95%
Graduate: 42%
Doctorate: 8%
Unknown: 5%

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Magazine Content

Southwestern Musician is published from September through May, aligning with the traditional school year. Each issue includes highlights from the TMEA Executive Director and Executive Board members as well as featured articles on music education pedagogy and advocacy, offering valuable insights for educators and advocates. In addition to the standard monthly content, each issue includes timely updates.

 

  • September: Honor Band and Honor Orchestra finalists & winners, convention promotions, College Division Fall Conference preview.
  • October: Convention news, All-State conductor announcements, TMEA scholarships, College Division call for papers.
  • November: Convention performing group introductions and other promotions, legislative session preview (when applicable).
  • December: This official convention schedule preview features the full schedule and special promotions.
  • January: Convention updates, performing group previews, String Honor Orchestra finalists & winners, College Fall Conference report; legislative session details (when applicable).
  • February: Final convention promotions and attendance details.
  • April: Convention review issue, with the new Executive Board welcome, scholarship winners, four-year All-State musicians, and more.
  • May: Clinic proposal reminder, summer event preview, membership renewal preview, legislative session update (when applicable).

Publication Information

Owner: Texas Music Educators Association
Editor: Joe Muñoz
Advertising Manager: Zachary Gersch
Managing Editor: Karen Cross
Printer: Communication Specialists, Inc., Buda, Texas

Circulation

  • Published monthly September through May (except March)
  • Mailed second class
  • Sworn statement of circulation carried in SRDS Business Publications
  • Present circulation: 16,000 or greater

Magazine Subscriptions

  • One-year: $20.00
  • Single copies: $3.00
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