The Southern California School Band and Orchestra Association (SCSBOA) 2018 Conference features forums, education sessions, exhibitions, performances and more performances. The venues range from the Hyatt Regency Orange County to the very accessible Anaheim Convention Center. Improving teaching techniques and networking are just a couple of the many goals of the conference.

The Illinois Music Education Conference brings over 10,000 people to Peoria every year. This is the ILMEA’s premier event, gathering the music education community together for clinic sessions, networking and lots of music. It is designed to help fulfill the ILMEA mission to advocate for universal access to comprehensive music education.

Over 75 years old, the Annual Missouri Music Educators Association (MMEA) In-Service Workshop/Conference is held in Osage Beach/Tan-Tar-A and is always a fun and productive experience. Clinics led by nationally recognized clinicians, exhibits, outstanding ensembles and more fill the schedule each year. The goal is always to expand Missouri’s collective knowledge and passion to ensure music education for all students.

The Georgia Music Educators Association represents the fifth largest group of music educators in the nation. They host the annual GMEA In-Service Conference with a full schedule of exhibits, education sessions and performances to delight Athens’ Classic Center crowds, all there to promote the advancement of music in Georgia.

The Erie County Music Educators Association hosts the Annual Western New York Conference Day for Music Educators at the Buffalo Niagara Convention Center for teachers at every level. The ECMEA is a non-profit organization representing Erie County and Western New York. The Conference Day brings teachers and administrators together with professional musicians and education specialists along with industry experts in sessions. There’s a vendor exhibition area, concert hours, mini technology sessions, give-a-ways, a full lunch, and music provided proudly by the Buffalo Musicians’ Association – Local 92.

The Arizona Music Educators Association is a cooperative effort of music educators and their Professional Development Conference looks to the future and preparing educators for all that comes their way. Musicians, students, and parents will enjoy performances and exhibitions while educators will also attend clinic sessions and presentations. A great time is had by all while advancing AMEA’s goal of spreading music throughout Arizona and enabling teachers.

The Ohio Music Education Association hosts an annual Conference to promote and increase participation in music and to enable educators to best serve those students. The OHEA is the third largest of the 52 federated state affiliates of NAfME with member educators serving nearly 2 million students in high school and college.

Washington Music Educators Association is hosting the 45th Annual State Conference. The focus at this year’s conference is "Music: Leading to the Heart in Education". The location of the conference is at Yakima Convention Center and surrounding venues, 10 N 8th Street Yakima, Washington. Headliners include: Patrick Sheridan, Band; Cantus, Choir; Rene Boyer and Thomas Borden, Elementary; Dijana Ihas, Orchestra. Special guests include: "Dr. Tim" Lautzenheiser; the US Navy Band; Rui Carvalho.

Each year, KMEA hosts an In-Service Workshop at the Century II Convention Center in Wichita. At this important annual event, speakers, performers, and vendors gather together to represent the best of music education throughout the state.

The mission of the New Jersey Music Educators Association is the advancement of music instruction in New Jersey’s educational institutions at all levels that provide in-service and enrichment opportunities for practicing and retired teachers and prospective music educators, as well as sponsoring various festivals and all-state performing groups for K-12 students.

The Massachusetts Music Educators Association Annual All-State Conference and Exhibition is held annually on the Boston waterfront. With the mission to support comprehensive, quality music education for all students, the MMEA stresses advocacy and professional development. The MMEA Conference serves more than 800 music educators and features more than 500 of Massachusetts' best student musicians performing throughout.

TheThe DuPage County Educator Clinic sponsored by Music & Arts has been the premier source of Continuing Education material for educators in the Midwest for 35 years. This music specific in-service day consists of clinics for orchestral, band, choral, and general music educators. For more information please click here

The New York State Band Directors Association’s (NYSBDA) Winter Conference is designed to advance the standards of New York bands by providing platforms for the exchange of ideas, among other things. The experience is loaded with clinics, social gatherings, and great performances.

Join fellow musicians, teachers and vendors at American String Teachers Association the largest gathering for string professionals in the United States. 3 days of sessions, inspiring performances & network with the who’s who of the String Industry at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta, in Atlanta, GA. With 200+ interactive sessions, there is something for everyone.

One of the ways that Maryland Music Educators Association (MMEA) serves its many members is by hosting a two-day conference for professional development. Public and private educators from early childhood development to higher education come together to network and share while learning at clinics and attending beautiful performances. The ultimate goal is to advocate for the growth of music in schools and the preparation of educators.

The mission of the Tennessee Music Education Association Conference is to promote the advancement of high quality music education for all. Its goal is to encourage and provide students with opportunities for high quality music experiences; actively promote and provide the best resources and opportunities for professional development; Provide opportunities for sharing and disseminating information, teaching strategies and resources; and become the leading advocate for music education at the local, regional and state level.

The Nevada Music Educators Association holds its annual Professional Development in the most obvious and fun place—Las Vegas. The conference and the association are set up to promote music education for all students at a high level of teaching excellence. That's why the NMEA conference is so important. Member educators gain insights and experience from peers and expert clinicians amidst wonderful performances all around them.

The New Hampshire Music Educators Association’s All-State Music Festival and Spring Conference is a networking and educational event right in the middle of the state’s biggest celebration of music. Impressive performances from New Hampshire’s brightest student and professional musicians highlight the festival while expert clinicians headline the NHMEA conference.

The Pennsylvania Music Educators Association Professional Development Conference is the annual networking and clinical event for over 4,500 members. The PMEA is dedicated to promoting the musical development of all Pennsylvanians, and the conference serves as a central event where educators can meet, share and learn while Pennsylvania’s best and most promising musicians perform.

The Music & Arts Repair Shop is at PMEA! Our expert technicians will conduct a clinic on "Tips for Quick & Easy Instrument Repair" on Thursday, April 19th from 12:00 PM and 1:30 PM at the Lancaster Marriott & Convention Center. Attend this clinic and learn how to make minor repairs and adjustments to brass and woodwind instruments in the classroom and so much more!