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SUMMARY:Young Professionals Symposium Applications Now Open
DESCRIPTION:A Two Day Symposium for High School Students Interested in the Music Education Profession\nSunday\, November 8 – Monday\, November 9\, 2026\n  \nThe Young Professionals Symposium has a history of providing high school music students interested in Music Education specifically tailored sessions and experiences. \nYPS APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS\nUp to 30 applicants are accepted and these individuals must meet these requirements: \n\nMust be in 11th or 12th Grade.\nMust be enrolled in a Music Course or Ensemble.\nSubmit a completed YPS Student Application Form by Friday\, September 18.(Include a 30-60 second video about your musical aspirations)\n\n  \nFor more information send an email to:
Joseph Girgenti\, YPS Chairyoung_professionals@ncmea.net
URL:https://www.ncmea.net/event/deadline-young-professionals-symposium/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:NCMEA Conference,Professional Development,Teacher Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Joseph Girgenti":MAILTO:young_professionals@ncmea.net
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260818
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SUMMARY:Collegiate Conference Scholarships Open
DESCRIPTION:NCMEA’s 2026 Collegiate Conference Scholarships will cover the cost of conference registration ($50) for up to 35 deserving Collegiate NAfME members with demonstrated financial need. Scholarship recipients are expected to participate in conference sessions for a minimum of two days and are encouraged to attend the Collegiate Business Meeting on Sunday\, November 8th at 4:00 PM.  \nAll collegiate members with financial need are welcome to apply; collegiate students who are first-time conference attendees will receive priority. Please note that this scholarship award does not cover NAfME/NCMEA Membership which is required to attend the conference. \nPlease visit https://nafme.org/join-renew/ to join or renew your membership before submitting your application. \n  \nAPPLICATION \n  \nApplication Requirements:\n\nCurrent collegiate member of NCMEA/NAfME.\nCurrently enrolled at a North Carolina higher education university/college.\nCommitted to attending at least two days of the 2026 conference.\nNo funds for cost of registration are available from either your university or Collegiate NAfME chapter.\nContact phone number for your C-NAfME chapter faculty advisor or a Music Education professor who knows you well is provided.\nStatement of financial need is included.\n\nSelection Process:\n\nApplications will be reviewed by the Collegiate Executive Board in the order in which they are received. Priority may be given to applicants attending the conference for the first time.\nApplication deadline is Friday October 9\, 2026 at 5 PM.\nAll awardees will be notified of the details regarding their scholarship no later than Monday\, October 12th. Scholarship recipients who have already registered for the conference will be refunded their registration fee.
URL:https://www.ncmea.net/event/collegiate-conference-scholarships-open/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:Collegiate,NCMEA Conference,Professional Development,Scholarships
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260821
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SUMMARY:Collegiate Chapter of Excellence Recognition Award Now Open
DESCRIPTION:2026 NCMEA Collegiate Chapter of Excellence Recognition Award  \nNCMEA’s Collegiate Chapter of Excellence designation recognizes NAfME chapters for their contributions to NAfME Collegiate\, their college or university\, and/or their community. Awards are based on individual chapter accomplishments rather than on competition between chapters. Chapters of all sizes are encouraged to apply. NCMEA Recipients are recognized during the Collegiate Business meeting on Sunday\, November 8\, at 4:00 PM. \nFiling deadline: 5:00 PM Friday\, October 23\, 2026. \nFor more information visit Collegiate Chapter of Excellence Recognition Award. \n@collegiatencmea @NAfMECollegiateOfficial @NCMEA @NAfME #TheFutureSoundsLikeThis #NCMEACollegiate #NAfMECollegiateOfficial #MusicEd #MusicEducation #MusicAdvocacy #DEIA
URL:https://www.ncmea.net/event/collegiate-chapter-of-excellence-recognition-award-now-open/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:Awards,Collegiate,NCMEA Conference,Professional Development
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260901
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260902
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SUMMARY:Conference Journal Deadline
DESCRIPTION:Conference Journal deadline \nSeptember 1\, 2026
URL:https://www.ncmea.net/event/conference-journal-deadline/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:NCMEA Conference
ORGANIZER;CN="Kim Justen":MAILTO:journal_editor@ncmea.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260914T230000
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SUMMARY:Research Presentation Submission Deadline
DESCRIPTION:The NCMEA Research Committee is pleased to announce calls for research posters and student research lightning talks to be presented at the 2026 NCMEA Professional Development Conference\, Nov. 7-10\, 2026 in Winston-Salem\, NC. \nResearch Poster Session\nResearchers selected for the poster session may create a typical research poster or alternative visual media that appropriately and effectively display information about the research. Posters and visual media will be available to all conference attendees during a dedicated research poster session at the conference. Researchers are expected to engage with attendees about their research during this dedicated hour. Complete instructions and specifications for posters and/or visuals will be sent to accepted presenters. \nThe committee invites research\, either completed or in progress\, that relates to teaching and learning music. Special consideration may be given to topics relating to social justice in/through music teaching and learning\, the conference theme\, or topics historically connected to music teaching and learning in North Carolina. \nStudent Research Lightning Talks\nThis session is an opportunity for student researchers (undergraduate-\, masters-\, or doctoral-level) to give an overview of and receive feedback on their current research that relates to teaching and learning music. Researchers selected for the session will have five to eight minutes to present a PechaKucha-style lightning talk on their research\, with an additional five minutes reserved for feedback and discussion with active faculty and researchers in music education. Research projects may be in-progress or recently completed. Presenters should be current music education students\, or those who have completed a degree program and research project within the past year. \nComplete instructions and specifications for presentations will be sent to accepted presenters. Applicants who are not accepted for a lightning talk may elect to have their project considered for the traditional research poster session. \nSubmission Information\nFor either a poster or lightning talk\, researchers should provide an abstract of no more than 500 words. The abstract should include the study title; description of the purpose of the research; summary of method\, data sources\, analysis\, results\, and implications. Studies can be in-progress\, but data collection must be complete at the time of the conference. Abstracts should be saved in a Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) document or PDF\, and must be emailed as an attachment to research_chair@ncmea.net with the subject line “NCMEA Research Submission.” In the body of the email\, please include the project title\, author(s)\, institutional affiliations\, email addresses\, and a contact phone number. \nFor lightning talk submissions\, please indicate whether you would like to be considered for the traditional poster session if you are not accepted for a lightning talk. \nAll projects\, abstracts\, and proposals must conform to the ethical research standards of the American Psychological Association (APA) and the NAfME Society for Research in Music Education. \nSubmission Deadline and Timeline for Acceptance\nSubmissions must be received by September 14\, 11:59 PM EDT. Authors will be notified of acceptance by September 30. \nInquiries about submissions and proposals should be directed to:\nNCMEA Research Chair\nresearch_chair@ncmea.net \n 
URL:https://www.ncmea.net/event/research-presentation-submission-deadline/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Higher Education,NCMEA Conference,Professional Development,Research,Teacher Education
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260918
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SUMMARY:YPS Applications Due
DESCRIPTION:  \nA Two Day Symposium for High School Students Interested in the Music Education Profession\nSunday\, November 8 – Monday\, November 9\, 2026\n  \nThe Young Professionals Symposium has a history of providing high school music students interested in Music Education specifically tailored sessions and experiences. \nDiscover Your Future in Music!\nJoin us for a two-day symposium designed for 11th and 12th grade students who are passionate about music and exploring careers in the field—especially music education. Connect with college faculty\, current students\, and music professionals through interactive sessions\, hands-on experiences\, and inspiring performances. Take the first step toward turning your passion for music into your future!  \nYPS APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS\nUp to 30 applicants are accepted and these individuals must meet these requirements: \n\nMust be in 11th or 12th Grade.\nMust be enrolled in a Music Course or Ensemble.\nSubmit a completed YPS Student Application Form by Friday\, September 18.(Include a 30-60 second video about your musical aspirations)\n\n  \nYPS SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE\nSunday\, November 8 \n12:30 PM   YPS Check-in \n1:00 PM    YPS Introductory Session \n2:00 PM    YPS Conference Site Tour & Exhibits \n3:00 PM    Building Your Leadership Repertoire \n4:00 PM    Session TBD \n5:00 PM    YPS Dinner & Guest Speaker \nMonday\, November 9 \n8:30 AM    NCMEA Keynote & Awards \n10:00 AM    YPS Visit Exhibits \n11:00 AM    Conducting Workshop \n12:00 PM    Lunch (Location TBD) \n1:00 PM    Pick Your Own Session (Options will be provided) \n2:00 PM    College Roundtable \n3:00 PM    Introduction to Instrumental Elementary Music \n4:00 PM    Life as a Music Education Major \n5:00 PM    YPS Closing Session \n  \nFor more information send an email to:
Joseph Girgenti\, YPS Chairyoung_professionals@ncmea.net
URL:https://www.ncmea.net/event/yps-applications-due/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:NCMEA Conference,Professional Development,Teacher Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Joseph Girgenti":MAILTO:young_professionals@ncmea.net
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