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About the Event

The FMEA Professional Learning Conference is one of the largest music education professional learning events in the United States. In addition to approximately 250 clinic sessions and concerts, it is host to 24 All-State Ensembles featuring Florida’s top Band, Orchestra, Chorus, Guitar, Orff, and Popular Music students conducted by world-class conductors and teachers.

It is attended by more than 10,000 people, including secondary music directors, elementary music teachers, music supervisors, college students, college music teachers, school administrators, K-12 students performing in the All-State ensembles, students and professional musicians performing with invited performing ensembles, exhibitors, and parents and family members of performing students.

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Start Date

January 14, 2026

End Date

January 17, 2026

Categories

  • Ensembles
  • Lifelong Learning
  • Music Educator Workforce
  • Professional Learning
  • Students

Event Category

  • Conference
  • In Person
  • State MEA

Specialities

  • Band
  • Choral
  • Guitar
  • Orchestra
  • Popular Music

Teaching Levels

  • Administrator/Supervisor
  • College/University
  • Elementary
  • Junior/Middle School
  • PreK-12
  • Senior High School

Venue Name

Tampa Convention Center

Address

333 S Franklin St.

City

Tampa

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