MENC
President: 1972-1974
Born:
Died:
Degrees:
Graduate of Western Washington State College, Bellingham, and the University of Washington, Seattle
Graduate work at University of
Colorado, University of Denver, University of Utah, and Stanford University
Teaching Employment:
Director of Music Education for Seattle Public Schools
Has taught at the elementary and secondary levels in general music, band, and orchestra
Professional Accomplishments:
1960-1962: President of the Washington Music Educators Association
1958-1960: Vice President of the Washington Music Educators Association
1965-1968: Board member for the Project Policy Committee of the MENC-Ford Foundation Contemporary Music Project
1967-1969: President of the Northwest Division of MENC
Under Schaeffer’s’ direction a number of pilot programs in the Seattle School system was introduced; such as, class piano programs at the junior high level, class organ in the elementary schools, use of recorders at both levels, and an introduction of Afr0-American music in the course of study.
Personal Biography:
Mr. Schaeffer with his wife Phyllis and son Gary lived in Seattle during the time of his Presidency. He was active as a church organist and choir director. Schaeffer was instrumental in helping to enlist support of community agencies and organization for the public school program.
Notable Quotes:
We hear it said that music educator’s talk to themselves too much. Through MENC, however, the music education message has been spread to many other professional, governmental, and community organizations.
There may have been a time when an organization like
MENC could continue to exist just because it was there-because it had
headquarters staff, continuity in leadership, an annual budget, a professional
journal, and other manifestations of stability. But no more.
Unlike many professional associations, MENC is not just an
office in the nation’s capital; rather it is the combined thoughts, actions,
and drives of thousands upon thousands of individuals, each with a voice that
can be heard.
Each member of MENC has equal access to the governing
structure. And the nature of that
structure, including associated organizations for those with specialized
interests, keeps the leadership close to the entire membership.
Jack E.
Schaeffer