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 NMEA CONFERENCE/INSERVICE CLINIC SCHEDULEAn at-a-glance version of our 2022 Conference/In-Service schedule is now available to download as a PDF. Please note that the conference schedule is subject to change. Download the At-A-Glance ScheduleYou can also view the schedule in more detail, including session descriptions and clinician bios, on our special 2023 NMEA Conference Schedule page. Visit our Conference Schedule Webpage2023 NMEA CONFERENCE/IN-SERVICE CLINIC REGISTRATIONRegister for the 2023 ConferenceRegistration fees for the 2023 NMEA Conference/In-Service Clinic will be:
2023 AWARDS DINNERThe annual Awards Dinner will take place on Friday, November 17 at the Cornhusker Hotel Atrium / Grand Ballroom. Social hour will take place from 5:15 pm with live music. The dinner will begin at 6:00 pm. Advance ticket purchase is required to attend the Awards Dinner. Ticket sales are now open. The early bird Awards Dinner ticket price is $35. Starting November 1, the Awards Dinner ticket price increases to $45. 2023 Awards Dinner TicketsCollegiate Member's tickets are included with their conference registration. 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 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. |