Welcome to the COkMEA page!
COkMEA Mission Statement and Bylaws
The purpose of COkMEA shall be the promotion and advancement of music education in the state of Oklahoma through empowering collegiate music educators, supporting preโservice teachers, and advocating for strong, equitable music programs statewide.
COkMEA shall:
(a) advocate for the value of music education at all levels, ensuring its essential place in Oklahoma schools
(b) provide professional development for preโservice music teachers, strengthening the pipeline of future music educators
(c) cultivate a supportive community among collegiate music educators, fostering collaboration, shared learning, and a supportive professional network
Click here to view the COkMEA Bylaws
COkMEA Board Positions
President
– Serves as a voting member of the OkMEA Executive Board
– Presides over COkMEA meetings
– Serves at both OkMEA Fall and Winter Conferences
– Invited to attend NAfME National Assembly in Washington D.C. in June
President-Elect (2 Year Term)
– Shadows COkMEA President in OkMEA Board Responsibilities
– Serves at both OkMEA Fall and Winter Conferences
– Invited to attend NAfME National Assembly in Washington D.C. in June
Vice President
– Assists President in presiding over COkMEA meetings
– Serves at both OkMEA Fall and Winter Conferences
– Handles logistical management of conference responsibilities
Secretary
– Manages COkMEA state-wide communication and outreach
– Takes minutes at COkMEA Board meetings
– Manages the COkMEA Discord
– Serves at both OkMEA Fall and Winter Conferences
Editor
– Manages COkMEA Social Media accounts – Instagram/Facebook
– Creates and distributes COkMEA Newsletter
– Collaborates with the OkMEA ExD on the COkMEA website
– Serves at both OkMEA Fall and Winter Conferences
Special Note: The President-Elect is 2-year term. Eligibility is only extended to those with 2 full years of coursework left. The President Elect becomes the President in the second year of the term.
COkMEA Elections
December 1-19th – Declare Your Candidacy
– Fill out an interest form
December 19th-January 16th – Board Interviews
– Learn about Board positions and January elections from current Board members
– Current COkMEA Board will recommend up to three candidates per position for the ballot following the interviews
January 19th – Official Nominations + Virtual Platforms released to COkMEA Discord
– Candidates will each have a single slide released
– Members will read platforms and prepare questions for candidates
OkMEA January Conference – Collegiate Business Meeting
– Candidates will be given 2 minutes to present and 2 minutes to answer questions
– Following each position, the general body will vote via secret ballot
COkMEA Newsletter
On Saturday, August 22nd, Oklahoma City University is hosting the Start Up Summit! We hope to see many of you there!
*Fall OkMEA Conference is free with attendance to this event!
Earlier this Summer, current COkMEA president, Mackenzie Caddell and past COkMEA president, Caden Chase had the opportunity to travel to our nationโs capitol in Washington DC to advocate for music education at the 2026 NAfME Hill Day!
#nafmehillday
Want to join them in advocating for music education? Keep an eye on the C-OkMEA social media and discord for an exciting new opportunity coming this Fall๐
Meet Eli Zaragoza! From Owasso, Oklahoma, Eli is a student at the University of Oklahoma and is a percussionist! He is currently student teaching at Mustang Public Schools. He plans on joining the staff at Muskogee Public Schools as the assistant percussion director!
Meet Madeline Naugle! From Bixby, Oklahoma, Madeline is a student at Oklahoma State University and plays the saxophone! She is currently student teaching at Sapulpa Public Schools. Madeline recently accepted a position as assistant band director at Inola Public Schools!
Meet Isabella Summers! Isabella from Fort Worth, TX and is a student at Oklahoma State University. She is a vocalist and is student teaching at Westwood Elementary and Stillwater High School. Isabella will be staying in Stillwater to pursue a masters degree in choral conducting!
Meet Kylie Miller! From Topeka, Kansas, Kylie is a student at the University of Oklahoma as an instrumental music education major! Her student teaching placements this semester include Mustang Trails Elementary, Highland West Jr. High and Southmoore High School! Her plans after graduation are to teach elementary music in Oklahoma City!
Want to be featured? Fill out the form in our story highlights!
Our next senior is Audrey Hoggatt! From Joplin, Missouri, Audrey is a University of Oklahoma student and plays the flute. She is currently student teaching at Newcastle Middle and High School. Her future plan is to teach middle school, high school, or both!
Want to be featured? Fill out the form in our story highlights!
Our next senior is Maddison Miller! From Ardmore, Oklahoma, Maddison is an Oklahoma City University student and is a vocalist. She is currently student teaching at Roosevelt Elementary and Edmond North High School. Her future plan is to land a teaching job to share the joy of musical exploration!
Want to be featured? Fill out the form in our story highlights!
Our next senior is Myles Helm! From Corinth, Texas, Myles is a University of Oklahoma student and plays the trumpet. He is currently student teaching at Mustang Public Schools. His future plan is to find a middle school teaching position in Oklahoma City!
Want to be featured? Fill out the form in our story highlights!
Our next senior (and past president) is Caden Chase! From Dallas, Texas, Caden is a University of Oklahoma student and plays the clarinet. He is currently student teaching at Moore High School. His future plan is to teach, teach, teach!!!!!!
Want to be featured? Fill out the form in our story highlights!
Meet Andrew Comer, our first senior spotlight! From Hallsville, Texas, Andrew is a University of Oklahoma student and Euphonium player. He`s currently student teaching at Elgin Public Schools and plans to pursue a master`s in conducting.
If you want to be featured, fill out the form in our story highlights!
Oklahoma NAfME - C Chapters! Collegiates in Action Week 2026 is quickly approaching! ๐ Is your chapter participating? If so, tag @c.okmea in your posts to be featured! ๐
Check out more specific details and ideas at https://nafme.org/event/collegiates-in-action-week-2026/#
COkMEA Board
Mackenzie Caddell,
President
Emma Martin,
President Elect
Nathan Jones,
Vice President
Victoria Mosburg,
Secretary
