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About the Event

The 2025 FMEA Professional Learning Conference is the 81st FMEA Conference. The conference theme – “Music Education begins with M.E.” The FMEA 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 23 all-state ensembles featuring Florida’s top band, orchestra, chorus, guitar, Orff, and popular music students conducted by world-class conductors.

There will be 200-plus exhibitors, including colleges and universities, in the more than 300 booths in the exhibit hall. Colleges and Universities will participate in a college night for students to spend time with representatives of these colleges and universities.

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Start Date

January 08, 2025

End Date

January 11, 2025

Event Category

  • Conference
  • In Person
  • State MEA

Venue Name

Tampa Convention Center and Marriott Water Street

Address

141 E. Brorein Street

City

Tampa

State or Province

FL


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