Welcome to ISME – the International Society for Music Education. As the premiere international organization for music education, ISME is committed to supporting and promoting music education and music making for all. With members in over eighty countries, ISME believes that every individual has a right to music education.

ISME's mission is to enhance the lived experiences of music by building and maintaining a worldwide community of music educators characterized by mutual respect and support. They also foster global intercultural understanding and cooperation among the world's music educators and promote music education for people of all ages in all relevant situations throughout the world. ISME's core values include recognizing the need for music education in all cultures and the importance of suitably qualified teachers who are respected and compensated properly for their work.

They also emphasize the inclusion of local and international musics in teacher education curricula, and the need to serve the individual needs of all learners. With a 6-year strategic plan that is regularly updated, ISME is committed to providing access to music learning opportunities and actively promoting the value of music education worldwide. Join ISME and become part of a global community dedicated to the power of music