Guest Editor: Daniel J. Shevock, dshevock@kcsd.k12.pa.us The MayDay Group—and Action, Criticism, and Theory for Music Education journal in particular—functions to identify, critique, and change taken-for granted patterns of discourse in music education theory and philosophy. The MayDay Group’s ecological action ideal promises: “We commit to a Land-conscious, environmentally sustainable, and regenerative music education.” This action ideal affirms ecology that materializes

What might it mean to draw readers into a single moment within music teaching and learning? Focusing on an individual teaching artifact, as opposed to classroom practices more broadly, has the potential to bring forward complexities inherent in all pedagogical exchanges. Looking deeply at the conceptualization and use of a music education artifact links theory and practice, perhaps unsettling the familiar or giving voice to historically marginalized musical endeavors. Artifac

MDG is extending the deadline for MDG 35: Theory & Philosophy to January 14th, 2024. Click here for more information.

MDG journal 'TOPICS' announces the publication of two new articles about teaching music education in higher education settings.

The 34th MayDay Group Colloquium “Collaborations Across Cultures” is being held June 25-28, 2023 in Xalapa, Mexico.

It is with profound sadness that the MayDay Group shares news of the passing of longtime MayDay Group member Dr. Janice Waldron.

Nominations are open for the MDG Colloquium Coordinator and Editor for the ACT Journal. Click here for more information.

Action, Criticism, and Theory for Music Education, Vol. 21, Issue 1, is now online. Click here for more information.

The MayDay Group is now accepting proposals for this year's colloquium centered on technology and digital media.

A new issue of Action, Criticism, and Theory for Music Education, 20 (2), is now available online. Click here for more information.

The MayDay Group has drafted revised Action Ideals, which we are sending to our membership in order to facilitate an informed discussion...

Action, Criticism, and Theory for Music Education issue 20(1) is now available. Click here for more information.

Submission deadline for this special issue is March 1st, 2021.

The MDG Steering Committee denounces violence against Black communities and supports global justice efforts through political action.

The Editorial and Production teams of ACT are pleased to announce that ACT 19(1) is now online.

The steering committee has made the difficult decision to postpone the 32nd Colloquium of the MayDay Group due to the COVID-19 virus.

The Steering Committee has voted to adopt Action Ideal IX. Click here to read more information.

ACT sends a call for papers that examine the influence of neoliberal capitalism on music education.

Dan Shevock provides discussion questions regarding his newest TOPICS publication.

The MayDay Group was saddened this week to learn of the death of Susan Wharton Conkling.