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SUMMARY:Music Praxis II Review Class
DESCRIPTION:Getting ready for the Music Praxis II (5114)?\nCampbell University is offering an intensive review class designed to help you pass with confidence! \nMarch 27: 4:00–9:00 PM\nMarch 28: 9:00 AM–4:00 PM \nMany in-service teachers have taken this class and overcome this challenge—now it’s your turn! \nRegistration Fee: $120\nSpace is limited! \nFor more information and the registration form\, contact:\nRan Whitley — whitley@campbell.edu \n#ncmea #nafme #TheFutureSoundsLikeThis #musiced #musiceducation #musicadvocacy #deia #PraxisII #CampbellUniversity #MusicTeachers
URL:https://www.ncmea.net/event/music-praxis-ii-review-class/
LOCATION:Campbell University\, 143 Main Street\, Buies Creek\, NC\, 27506
CATEGORIES:Higher Education,Professional Development,Teacher Education
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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/
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;TZID=America/New_York:20260731T080000
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SUMMARY:Middle School Choral Summer Mini Conference
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to be inspired\, energized\, and equipped with practical tools you can take straight back to your classroom! This year’s Middle School Choral Conference brings together engaging\, real-world sessions designed specifically for today’s choral educator—from building confident\, accurate singers to exploring fresh repertoire and innovative teaching strategies. Whether you’re looking for ready-to-use chorals for the first weeks of school\, ways to maximize student engagement\, or new perspectives like Southeast Asian choral music\, there is something here for everyone. Join a community of passionate educators\, share ideas\, and leave with resources\, connections\, and renewed excitement for your teaching. Don’t miss the opportunity to grow\, collaborate\, and make your choral program stronger than ever! \nThis event is FREE! \nIf you have questions\, please reach out to mschoral_chair@ncmea.net. \nDate and Time\nFri\, July 31\, 2026\n8:00 AM – 6:00 PM EDT  \nLocation\nCornerstone Charter Academy\n7800 Airport Center Drive\nGreensboro\, NC\, USA
URL:https://www.ncmea.net/event/middle-school-choral-summer-mini-conference/
LOCATION:Cornerstone Charter Academy\, 7800 Airport Center Dr\, Unit 401\, Greensboro\, NC\, 27409
CATEGORIES:Middle School Choral Events,Professional Development,Teacher Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260818T190000
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SUMMARY:Mentoring Kickoff 2026
DESCRIPTION:Early-career teachers: are you ready for a classroom full of students? \nVeteran teachers: are you interested in mentoring an early-career teacher this year? \nWe encourage you to attend the 2026 Mentoring Kickoff. Network with motivated peers\, explore best practices from experienced teachers\, and participate in Q&A to help you prepare for a successful start to your school year. \nFor veteran teachers\, we offer a “Mentoring 101” session to explore best practices in mentoring younger teachers.   \nFor early-career teachers\, topics include classroom management\, working with admin\, recruiting\, and open-ended Q&A with experienced music educators.   \nThe Mentoring Kickoff is Tuesday\, August 18th from 7 – 8:30 PM. Register at tinyurl.com/o29s1px.  \n@NCMEA @NAfME #TheFutureSoundsLikeThis #MusicEd #MusicEducation #MusicAdvocacy #DEIA
URL:https://www.ncmea.net/event/mentoring-kickoff-2026/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Professional Development,Teacher Education
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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/
CATEGORIES:Higher Education,NCMEA Conference,Professional Development,Research,Teacher Education
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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/
CATEGORIES:NCMEA Conference,Professional Development,Teacher Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Joseph Girgenti":MAILTO:young_professionals@ncmea.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T080000
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SUMMARY:Comprehensive Arts Education Conference
DESCRIPTION:Registration is now open for the Fall Comprehensive Arts Education Conference\, Saturday\, September 26th at the PECK Expeditionary Learning School\, in Greensboro\, NC.  \nThis day-long conference serves as a statewide professional development opportunity for dance\, music\, theatre\, and visual arts educators\, district arts education leaders\, teaching artists\, arts integration specialists\, and pre-service teachers from across North Carolina working in K-12 programs\, independent studios\, performing arts organizations\, and higher education institutions.  \nThe mission of this conference is to support the three essential components of the North Carolina Comprehensive Arts Education Model: Arts Education\, Arts Integration\, and Arts Exposure. Sessions will be centered on the four K-12 Arts Education Standards core strands of Connect\, Create\, Present\, and Respond and aid to reinforce the 2024 standard course of study.  \nThis event is proudly supported by the North Carolina Music Educators Association. All conference participants will receive a boxed lunch and a NC CAEC tee shirt with registration. Stay tuned for a future bulletin for registration information later this month and be sure to look for future posts on Facebook and Instagram! \nREGISTER HERE FOR THE CONFERENCE  \n@NCMEA @ncmea_elem @ncmea_hschoral @ncmea_mschoral @collegiatencmea @ncmea_tri_m @ncartsed @ncartscouncil #TheFutureSoundsLikeThis #MusicEducation #MusicAdvocacy #DEIA
URL:https://www.ncmea.net/event/comprehensive-arts-education-conference-2/
LOCATION:Peck Expeditionary Learning School\, 1601 West Florida Street\, Greensboro\, NC\, 27403
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Professional Development,Research,Teacher Education
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