Abstract
centennial of the founding of MENC: National Association for Music Education provides an opportunity to reflect on some of the qualities that have contributed to the effectiveness of the organization. Music Educators Journal (MEJ), known in 1914 as Music Supervisors' Bulletin, has served as the voice of MENC since the early part of the twentieth century. A number of articles from past issues offer historical perspective on decisions and events that helped to shape the values, beliefs, and goals of MENC members and the association. These articles provide the historical context needed to understand how MENC responded to a national crisis and how educators used music to provide healing and comfort to a nation facing unprecedented challenges. An important goal of MENC has always been to maintain a commitment to the preservation of the American culture and traditions through music. National Anthem Project is a current program that supports this goal. Recent notices in MEJ encourage educators to peruse the MENC Web site (www .menc.org) to discover ways to engage their communities in celebrations that include the singing of The Star-Spangled Banner. This encouragement to music educators is not a new endeavor for MENC but is an extension
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