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The annual GMEA In-Service Conference is one of the greatest music education professional development events! Our event features 130+ clinic sessions with some of the nation’s greatest clinicians and teachers along with 40+ performances from groups located all around the state of Georgia. Our event is attended by more than 4,000 people, including music directors from elementary to college levels, fine arts supervisors, college students, school administrators, students & professional musicians performing with selected performing groups, exhibitors, and family members of performing students.

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Start Date

January 28, 2027

End Date

January 30, 2027

Categories

  • Professional Development
  • Research in Music Education

Event Category

  • Conference
  • In Person
  • State MEA

Specialities

  • Band
  • Choral
  • Orchestra
  • Research

Teaching Levels

  • College/University
  • Elementary
  • Junior/Middle School

Venue Name

The Classic Center

Address

300 N Thomas Street

City

Athens

State or Province

GA


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