Club & National Elections
VMA student leaders help guide outreach initiatives, support school clubs, and strengthen service through music across the country.
Club officers and national student leaders are elected by their peers, while State Senators are selected through the National Leadership Fellowship application.
National Student Leadership Elections
Students may serve in national leadership roles that help guide outreach initiatives, fundraising campaigns, and student engagement across the country.
National Executive Leadership
National officers help guide the student mission of Volunteer Musicians. These leaders support outreach initiatives, represent student voices, and help coordinate national programs.
Communications & Media
Students may serve in leadership roles that support communications, publicity, and media initiatives. These roles help share the impact of student outreach and promote programs nationwide.
Outreach & Programs
Program leaders help coordinate outreach concerts, identify community venues, and support student performers across the VMA network.
Fundraising & Partnerships
These roles support the Sweet Sounds of Service campaign and help develop partnerships that sustain outreach initiatives and student programs.
Recruitment & Club Development
Student leaders help expand the VMA network by encouraging new students, teachers, and schools to participate in service through music.
National Committees
Students may also serve on national committees that support fundraising, outreach planning, membership growth, and program development.
Leadership Requirements
Students who serve in VMA leadership roles support the mission through outreach participation, service, and fundraising initiatives that help sustain programs across the country.
Club Leadership
Students serving as club officers help organize outreach concerts, coordinate club activities, and support service initiatives within their school community.
National Leadership
National student leaders help guide outreach initiatives, support fundraising campaigns, and strengthen collaboration between VMA clubs across the country.
Fundraising Thresholds
Each leadership role includes a minimum fundraising requirement that supports outreach programs and community initiatives organized by Volunteer Musicians.
Eligibility
Students may run for leadership positions even if they are still working toward their fundraising requirement. However, elected leaders must complete the requirement within the designated timeframe to serve in their role.
Service Through Music
Leadership positions are designed to help students grow as musicians and community leaders by organizing performances that bring music to those who need it most.
Leadership Impact
Through leadership roles, students help expand outreach efforts, inspire other musicians, and strengthen a national network dedicated to service through music.
Submit a Leadership Nomination
Students may nominate themselves or other members for club or national leadership positions. Candidates will submit a short campaign statement that may be shared on the official election ballot.
Leadership roles help students organize outreach concerts, support fundraising initiatives, and inspire musicians to serve their communities through music.