2023 NMEA Conference/In-Service ClinicNovember 16-18, 2023 (Thursday - Saturday)Each November NMEA provides professional development for music educators at its "Conference/In-Service Clinic." The 2023 event will be held November 16-18 (Thursday-Saturday) in Lincoln, Nebraska. Registration headquarters and Expo are at the Embassy Suites, 1040 P Street, with conference sessions across the street on UNL's main campus (Westbrook Music Building) and at the Lied Center for Performing Arts. The Cornhusker Marriott Hotel will also be used for sessions.
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2023 KEYNOTE SPEAKERFRANKLIN J. WILLIS As the former elementary music instructional coach for Metro Nashville Public Schools, Willis focused on equipping teachers with instructional support and necessary resources to strengthen their professional acumen and enhance their classrooms. Including, shepherding colleagues and teachers through the reality students are faced with around equity, inclusion, and racism. Through his work, he has developed a passion in the cultivation of musicianship for young minds as every child has musical potential and deserves a music teacher who will see the best in them. Willis believes that music education is a vital tool to teach students about other cultures, create community, and inspire a love for learning. Willis consistently uses his network to provide opportunities for students to utilize their passion for music for all to see. This includes producing music videos and stadium performances at CMA Fest, a four-day music festival in Nashville, TN. 2023 CALL FOR SESSION PROPOSALSNMEA invites session proposals to be submitted for consideration for the 2023 NMEA Conference/In-Service Clinic in Lincoln, NE on November 16-18, 2023. Conference participants come from all educational levels and include K-12 students and teachers, pre-service collegiate students, and higher education faculty in the fields of general music, band, chorus, jazz, orchestra, guitar, piano, popular music, and music technology. The Call for Session Proposals for the 2023 NMEA Conference/In-Service Clinic has now closed. Thank you to all those who applied! The committee will review and invite speakers/clinicians to present at Conference. All submitters will be notified of the status of their proposals by April 14. 2023 CALL FOR PERFORMING ENSEMBLESThe Call for Performing Ensembles for the 2023 NMEA Conference/In-Service Clinic has now closed. Thank you to all those who applied! The committee will review and invite ensembles to perform at Conference. All submitters will be notified of the status of their applications on June 3rd. CONCERT HOUR INFORMATION
2023 EXHIBIT INFORMATIONBecome an exhibitor for the 2023 NMEA Conference In-Service Clinic November 16-18, 2022. The exhibit hall will be located in the Embassy Suites in downtown, Lincoln, NE. Attendees for our 3-day conference come from across the state of Nebraska. Conference participants are music educators from all levels including K-12 teachers, pre-service collegiate students, and higher education faculty in the fields of general music, band, chorus, jazz, orchestra, guitar, piano, popular music, and music technology. High school students who participate in our four All-State ensembles also have designated times in their schedule to peruse the exhibit hall. The attendance breakdown for our 2022 Conference/In-Service Clinic is listed to below to give an idea of what type of reach to expect.
EXHIBITOR REGISTRATION Registration fees for exhibit booths for the 2023 NMEA Conference/In-Service will be:
Exhibitors will receive 2 badges to the NMEA Conference for each booth purchased. For example, if you purchase two booths, you will receive 4 badges for your booth workers. Any additional badges needed beyond what is included with your booth(s) will be $45 per additional badge. NMEA will also need the names of all badge holders so that they can be printed prior to the conference. Exhibit spaces will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis on order of registrations received. NMEA sponsors receive early access to registration as well as discounted booth prices:
For more information about sponsorship benefits, please visit our Sponsorship page. CONFERENCE POLICIESIMAGE CONSENT: NMEA records video and takes photographs during the Conference to use in our publications and broadcasts, such as the Nebraska Music Educator magazine, the NMEA website, etc. Submitting an application or registration requires consent to allow any images taken during the conference to be used by NMEA. RECORDINGS: Video or audio recording of any session, rehearsal or performance is strictly prohibited unless it is NMEA authorized personnel. FUTURE CONFERENCE DATES
NMEA conference dates were chosen to take advantage of the availability of hotels and conference facilities. Please put the dates of the NMEA Conference on your school calendars and notify all necessary school officials; working several years ahead will help avoid conflicts with other school activities. |