Call for Nominations for the JGME Editorial Committee

I hope that everyone had a wonderful holiday season, a nice time to reflect, relax, and of course make music. I cannot believe how quickly 2023 went by and we are now entering 2024!

In my previous editorial, I shared the news that after 8 years of leading this journal, I will be stepping down as academic editor. It has been one of the most wonderful experiences of my professional career. Although the call for a new academic editor and editorial committee members was previously announced, I feel that this is a necessary time to share the call for nominations again. While we have had many individuals who have applied and expressed interest, we are open to reviewing applications through February 15, 2024. The details are as follows:

The Journal of General Music Education (JGME) is seeking nominations for members of the Editorial Committee with duties beginning on July 1, 2024, and continuing through July 1, 2030.

The JGME is a newly rebranded journal of the National Association for Music Education (NAfME) (previously General Music Today). JGME’s new focus includes articles and columns on gender inclusivity, culturally responsive pedagogy, social-emotional learning, technology, aligning with standards, multilingual teaching, and other contemporary areas of inquiry.

Qualifications

Be a professional educator at the PreK–12 level or in higher education who is committed to excellence in the teaching and scholarship of general music, arts integration, performing arts, and general education.

• Be a member of the Council for General Music (any NAfME member who selects General Music as one of their professional teaching areas is a member of CGM), or you will be required to join if appointed.

• Have expertise in editing and reviewing academic articles/papers and be able to commit the necessary time to carry out the duties of the position—including reviewing 1 to 2 articles every month.

• Have research/articles/columns published in peer-reviewed journals of the same scope and level as JGME.

Application

• Provide a letter indicating your interest in the position, including a statement that you can fulfill the duties required of the position.

• Provide a shortened CV that characterizes your qualifications for the position.

• Obtain two letters of support—sent directly to Rekha S. Rajan, the current JGME Academic Editor—from nationally recognized individuals, colleagues, or mentors in music education, early childhood education, or teacher education.

Additionally, I want to reiterate that while we are a professional, academic journal, we are inclusive and supportive of those who want to join the team! I have always encouraged not only people in higher education but also those who are in K–12 classrooms every day. That is what makes JGME unique and relevant.

As a reminder, we are seeking four members of our editorial committee, an academic editor, and columnists. I truly hope you will consider applying or recommending someone you feel will help our journal to grow and impact everyone in general music education. Please reach out to me at any time, and send all application materials to: [e-mail]