THE MIDWEST CLINIC EXISTS TO RAISE THE STANDARDS OF MUSIC EDUCATION. WE SERVE THIS MISSION BY: (1) IMPROVING THE METHODS EMPLOYED IN MUSIC EDUCATION; (2) DEVELOPING NEW TEACHING TECHNIQUES; (3) ANALYZING AND APPRAISING LITERATURE CONCERNING MUSIC EDUCATION; (4) HOLDING CLINICS, LECTURES AND DEMONSTRATIONS FOR THE BETTERMENT OF MUSIC EDUCATION; AND (5) GENERALLY ASSISTING MUSIC TEACHERS IN THE PURSUIT OF EXCELLENCE IN THEIR PROFESSION.