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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 hosts 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 K-12 music teachers, school district music supervisors, college students, college music teachers & professors, school administrators, K-12 students performing in the All-State and Honors ensembles, professional musicians performing with invited performing ensembles, exhibitors, and parents and family members of performing students. All FMEA Members and NAfME members nationwide are invited to submit proposals for a one-hour clinic session and/or a 25-minute concert performance. Conference Exhibitors are invited to submit Industry Product Showcase sessions through July 15, 2026. For all others, the deadline is May 8.

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Start Date

January 13, 2027

End Date

January 16, 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

Tampa Convention Center

Address

333 S Franklin St.

City

Tampa


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