TFME Chapter Criteria

TMEA established Texas Future Music Educators (TFME) for students enrolled in Texas schools in grades 9–12 who are interested in becoming music educators.

1. One chapter per campus (or school district) may be established and must be sponsored by at least one Active TMEA member.
2. Membership shall be open to any student who is certified by a TMEA Active Member director as a participating member of one of the school’s parent musical organizations.
3. Chapters should have at least 4 meetings per year, preferably two of which should be in the fall and two in the spring.
4. Chapter events should focus on preparing its members for a future in music education at the college-level and beyond as well as offering service to the school’s musical organizations.
5. TFME members will be invited to participate at the annual TMEA Convention beginning on Friday.
6. A state-wide TFME Meeting, featuring a guest speaker, will be scheduled during the convention.
7. Convention housing will be the responsibility of the student and/or chaperone.
8. A TFME webpage will be hosted on the TMEA website.