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SUMMARY:Collegiate Conference Scholarships Due
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-due-2/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Collegiate,NCMEA Conference,Professional Development,Scholarships
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SUMMARY:Application Deadline - Singer/Songwriter & Music Producer Showcase
DESCRIPTION:We are excited that you are applying to participate in NCMEA’s Singer/Songwriter and Music Producer Showcase! All applicants must fill out the information below to be considered for the showcase. Applying for the showcase does not guarantee you will be invited to participate. Once your application has been reviewed\, the popular music education committee will reach out to you regarding your acceptance. Space is limited.  \nPlease note: The showcase will be a 2 hour session hosted at the Benton Convention Center in Winston-Salem at NCMEA’s state conference on November 8th from 3:30PM to 5:30PM. Teachers and/or parents are responsible for travel to and from the conference event\, including lodging (if applicable). Equipment (Amps\, microphones\, amplification and project screen) will be provided. \nApplicants should plan to submit a video and/or audio recording of your song(s). Only one song is necessary for the application. Please ensure the video/audio recording are in Mp3 (audio) or Mp4 (video) format. \nPlease submit a new form for any additional student you are applying. \nAll additional inquires should be sent to Jonathan Kladder\, showcase coordinator (kladderj@uncw.edu). \nAPPLICATION FORM 
URL:https://www.ncmea.net/event/application-deadline-singer-songwriter-music-producer-showcase/
LOCATION:Benton Convention Center\, 301 W Fifth St\, Winston-Salem\, NC\, 27101\, United States
CATEGORIES:NCMEA Conference,Popular Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jonathan Kladder":MAILTO:kadderj@uncw.edu
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261107
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261108
DTSTAMP:20260811T191926Z
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SUMMARY:NC Collegiate Festival Choir Event
DESCRIPTION:SAVE THE DATE for our next NC Collegiate Festival Choir event\, with guest conductor\, Dr. Jeffery Ames!  \nThis one-day event is usually part of the annual NC ACDA Conference\, but this year will be hosted at the NCMEA Conference in Winston-Salem. This is a great opportunity for collegiate singers from across our state to join together and work with a fantastic guest conductor.  \nWhen: Saturday\, November 7\, 2026 (at the NCMEA Conference)\nWhere: Benton Convention Center\, Winston-Salem\nWho: Any collegiate singer nominated by their conductor (who is a member of ACDA) \nRegistration information will be sent out in early September.
URL:https://www.ncmea.net/event/nc-collegiate-festival-choir-event/
LOCATION:Benton Convention Center\, 301 W Fifth St\, Winston-Salem\, NC\, 27101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Collegiate,NCMEA Conference
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261107
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DTSTAMP:20260812T221445Z
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SUMMARY:MS Honors Chorus Events
DESCRIPTION:Honors Chorus Events – November 7th & 8th\, 2026 \nTime & location TBA
URL:https://www.ncmea.net/event/ms-honors-chorus-event/
LOCATION:Benton Convention Center\, 301 W Fifth St\, Winston-Salem\, NC\, 27101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Middle School Choral Events,NCMEA Conference
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SUMMARY:2026 Professional Development Conference
DESCRIPTION:2026 Professional Development Conference November 7-10Benton Convention CenterWinston-Salem\, NC\n“The Future Sounds Like This”\nThe Future Sounds Like This invites music educators to explore how today’s teaching shapes tomorrow’s musicians\, creators\, and listeners. Through innovative pedagogy\, emerging technologies\, and evolving classroom practices\, the conference examines where music education is headed and how educators can lead that change with purpose and creativity. Sessions will highlight student-centered approaches that foster musical excellence\, cultural relevance\, and lifelong engagement. Together\, we will imagine—and actively build—a future in which music education empowers every student to find their voice and contribute meaningfully to the world through sound. \n 
URL:https://www.ncmea.net/event/2026-professional-development-conference/
LOCATION:Benton Convention Center\, 301 W Fifth St\, Winston-Salem\, NC\, 27101\, United States
CATEGORIES:NCMEA Conference
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SUMMARY:NCMEA Professional Development Conference
DESCRIPTION:NCMEA PD Conference \nNovember 6-9\, 2027
URL:https://www.ncmea.net/event/ncmea-professional-development-conference-3/
LOCATION:Benton Convention Center\, 301 W Fifth St\, Winston-Salem\, NC\, 27101\, United States
CATEGORIES:NCMEA Conference
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20281108
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SUMMARY:NCMEA Professional Development Conference
DESCRIPTION:NCMEA PD Conference \nNovember 4-7\, 2028
URL:https://www.ncmea.net/event/ncmea-professional-development-conference-4/
LOCATION:Benton Convention Center\, 301 W Fifth St\, Winston-Salem\, NC\, 27101\, United States
CATEGORIES:NCMEA Conference
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20291110
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20291114
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SUMMARY:NCMEA Professional Development Conference
DESCRIPTION:NCMEA PD Conference \nNovember 10-13\, 2029
URL:https://www.ncmea.net/event/ncmea-professional-development-conference-5/
LOCATION:Benton Convention Center\, 301 W Fifth St\, Winston-Salem\, NC\, 27101\, United States
CATEGORIES:NCMEA Conference
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20301109
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20301113
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SUMMARY:NCMEA Professional Development Conference
DESCRIPTION:NCMEA PD Conference \nNovember 9-12\, 2030
URL:https://www.ncmea.net/event/ncmea-professional-development-conference-6/
LOCATION:Benton Convention Center\, 301 W Fifth St\, Winston-Salem\, NC\, 27101\, United States
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