2024 NMEA Conference/In-Service ClinicNovember 20-22 (Wednesday-Friday)Each November NMEA provides professional development for music educators at its "Conference/In-Service Clinic." The 2024 event will be held November 20-22 (Wednesday-Friday) 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. PAGE QUICK LINKS
2024 KEYNOTE SPEAKERDEBORAH A. CONFREDO Deb Confredo, a 44-year veteran music educator, completed the BS in Music Education at Mansfield State College, PA (now Mansfield University), the MEd in Music at The Pennsylvania State University, and the PhD in Music Education at Florida State University. In addition to her years as a public school music education, she has taught at Illinois State University and the University of Illinois. She is Professor and Director of Online Programs in Music Education at Temple University in Philadelphia, PA. Confredo co-authored The Complete Woodwind Instructor: A Guidebook for the Music Educator (Barnhouse) and Lessons in Performance (FJH) and is lead author for the band method Measures of Success® (FJH). Her numerous articles are published in major journals in the profession. She has been an editorial board member on several professional journals and currently serves as editorial board member for the Journal of Band Research. She is past chair of the Executive Committee of the Society for Research in Music Education (NAfME), and the NAfME Music Teacher Profession Initiative through which she co-authored the document A Blueprint for Strengthening the Music Teacher Profession along with Cecil Adderley (co-chair of the Music Teacher Profession Advisory Committee and NAfME President-Elect) and Carlos Abril (co-chair of the Music Teacher Profession Advocacy Committee). While a professor for Temple University, Dr. Confredo resides in Louisiana where she is an active member of the Louisiana Music Educators Association in her work on the LMEA Council for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, the LMEA Professional Development Committee, the Louisiana Music Adjudicators Association, and is a contributor to the LMEA 12-for-12 webinar series. In demand as guest conductor, clinician, adjudicator, and lecturer, Tau Beta Sigma, the Illinois Music Educators Association, and the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association have honored her for distinguished service to music education. Mansfield University (PA) has recognized her as a distinguished alumnus. She is recipient of the Pennsylvania State University College of Arts and Architecture Distinguished Alumni Award, the Florida State University Faculty Citation for Graduate Alumni Award, and the Temple University Outstanding Faculty Service Award. 2024 NMEA CONFERENCE/IN-SERVICE CLINIC SCHEDULEAn at-a-glance version of our 2024 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 2024 NMEA Conference Schedule page.Visit our Conference Schedule Webpage2024 NMEA CONFERENCE/IN-SERVICE CLINIC REGISTRATIONREMINDER: Early bird registration opens on September 1st! Registration fees for the 2024 NMEA Conference/In-Service Clinic will be:
*PLEASE NOTE: This one-day fee for the FIRST day of the conference (Wednesday, November 20) is only open to teachers with students in the following groups: Orff Ensemble, Middle Level Chorus, and Middle Level String Orchestra. Online Registration Has ClosedRegistrations can be purchased on-site at the Embassy Suites. CONFERENCE BUDDY PROGRAMMaximize your conference experience with our new and improved Conference Buddy Program! The Conference Buddy program is designed to enhance your conference experience by fostering connections and building relationships between newer and experienced teachers. Our goal is to support music educators and, in turn, advance the field of music education through these meaningful interactions. By partnering a new conference attendee with a buddy, we aim to help them learn how to efficiently maximize their conference experience and develop a connection with a peer that can extend beyond the event. REQUEST A BUDDY The Conference Buddy Program is FREE and is open to ANY NMEA member who would like to make a connection with a veteran teacher, but teachers in the following categories are highly encouraged to participate:
To participate, check the “I need a buddy” box in the conference registration online form by November 1st. BE A BUDDY As a seasoned conference attendee, you are invited to help new teachers by volunteering to be the “buddy” in our Conference Buddy Program! This is an exciting opportunity for you to meet a new teacher or first-time attendee, help them determin relevant sessions to attend, and introduce them to other conference attendees. If you are interested, please check the “I would like to volunteer to be a buddy” box in the conference registration online form by November 1st. An email with your assigned attendee’s name and contact information will arrive in your inbox prior to the conference. MORE INFORMATION Click the link below to learn more about the different roles and responsibilities of the Conference Buddy Program. Conference Buddy Program Information2024 AWARDS DINNER TICKETSThe annual Awards Dinner will take place on Thursday, November 21 at the Cornhusker Hotel Atrium / Grand Ballroom. Social hour will take place from 5:15 pm with hors d'oeuvres and live music. The dinner will begin at 6:00 pm. Advance ticket purchase is required to attend the Awards Dinner. Online sales for tickets are now open at the Early Bird price of $35. Starting November 1, the Awards Dinner ticket price increases to $45. 2024 Awards Dinner TicketsCollegiate Member's tickets are included with their conference registration. 2024 EXHIBIT INFORMATIONBecome an exhibitor for the 2024 NMEA Conference In-Service Clinic November 20-22, 2024! 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. In 2023 NMEA hosted a total of 2,480 attendees at our Conference/In-Service Clinic. The attendance breakdown is listed to below to give an idea of what type of reach to expect.
EXHIBITOR REGISTRATION Exhibitor Registration is now open and will close on October 4 at 11:59 p.m. Central Time. Click the link below to begin your registration! Exhibitor RegistrationRegistration fees for exhibit booths for the 2024 NMEA Conference/In-Service Clinic 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. *Dates may shift depending on the finalized Husker football schedules. |
