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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250819T190000
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DTSTAMP:20260603T234733
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SUMMARY:New Teacher Bootcamp
DESCRIPTION:New and early-career teachers: are you ready for a classroom full of students? \nWe encourage you to attend our upcoming New Teacher Bootcamp session for networking\, best practices and advice to prepare you for a successful start to the year. \nHear from experienced teachers about classroom management\, working with administration\, recruiting\, fundraising\, curriculum\, the NCMEA Mentoring program and much more! \nBootcamp is Tuesday\, August 19th from 7-9 PM.  \nBrought to you by the Mentoring Program Committee.  \nRegister here:  https://shorturl.at/w98w4 \n#NCMEA #MusicEducation #beyondthenotes #shapingourfuture #nafme #musiced #musiceducation #musicadvocacy #deia
URL:https://www.ncmea.net/event/new-teacher-bootcamp/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250815
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250816
DTSTAMP:20260603T234733
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250811T215559Z
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Research Presentations
DESCRIPTION:The NCMEA Research Committee is pleased to announce calls for research posters and student research lightning talks to be presented at the 2025 NCMEA Professional Development Conference.  \nFor either a poster or lightning talk\, researchers should provide an abstract of no more than 500 words that provides an overview of the research goals\, questions\, methods\, findings\, and implications. For more details refer to the Research Committee web page.  \nSubmissions must be received by Monday\, September 15\, 2025\, 11:59pm EDT. Authors will be notified of acceptance by September 30\, 2025. \nInquiries about submissions and proposals should be directed to: \nJonathan Poquette\, D.M.A.\nNCMEA Research Chair\nresearch_chair@ncmea.net
URL:https://www.ncmea.net/event/deadline-research-presentations/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Collegiate,Higher Education,Professional Development,Research,Teacher Education
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250815
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250816
DTSTAMP:20260603T234733
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UID:20716-1755216000-1755302399@www.ncmea.net
SUMMARY:PD Conference Scholarship Applications Open
DESCRIPTION:The Professional Development Conference Scholarship is intended to provide grant funding to NCMEA members attending the NCMEA Professional Development Conference for the first time. The purpose of this grant is to encourage membership in NCMEA and to encourage yearly participation in the NCMEA Professional Development Conference for the length of a career. \nThree scholarships will be awarded each year. The scholarship funds will cover the cost of conference registration and three nights in the conference hotel. The estimated value of each scholarship is $600. Individuals may receive the scholarship only once in their lifetime. \nThe scholarship is intended for NCMEA members who are first-time attendees to the NCMEA Professional Development Conference (does not include first-year teachers who are a part of the mentor program). The scholarship does not cover the cost of membership dues nor the cost of substitute teachers for the period of the conference. Preference will be given to teachers who are employed in a Title-I school or who provide evidence of strong institutional and/or personal financial need.
URL:https://www.ncmea.net/event/pd-conference-scholarship-applications-open/
LOCATION:Benton Convention Center\, 301 W Fifth St\, Winston-Salem\, NC\, 27101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Professional Development,Scholarships
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250714
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250719
DTSTAMP:20260603T234733
CREATED:20250220T234243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250424T175016Z
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SUMMARY:International Choral Composers Institute
DESCRIPTION:WELCOME TO THE\nINTERNATIONAL CHORAL COMPOSERS INSTITUTE\n(ICCI)\nwith emphasis on Music for Developing Choirs \nCharlotte\, NC\nJuly 14-18\, 2025 – Levine Conference Center \nConcert Friday at 7:00 p.m. – CPCC Parr Center Theater \nThis institute will be in Charlotte\, North Carolina at the Levine Conference Center from July 14-18\, 2025. Classes will be during the day from 9-5 (EDT)\, and evenings will be reserved for composing\, socializing/collaborating with other composers\, and dining. A virtual option is also being offered. \nThe free\, final concert including select music by participants and our headlining composers-in-residence will take place on Friday\, July 18 at 7:00 p.m. (EDT) Transportation to this venue will be provided by ICCI. \nAll instructors speak English as their primary language. Other languages spoken by at least one instructor: Italian\, German\, and French.
URL:https://www.ncmea.net/event/international-choral-composers-institute/
LOCATION:Levine Conference Center\, 20 N. Tryon Street\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28202
CATEGORIES:Choral Music,Professional Development
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sherry Blevins":MAILTO:sherryblevinsmusic@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250616
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250901
DTSTAMP:20260603T234733
CREATED:20250611T195953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T122734Z
UID:20724-1750032000-1756684799@www.ncmea.net
SUMMARY:Exhibitor Registration Opens
DESCRIPTION:Exhibitor registration opens at 12:00pm EDT on Monday\, June 16th.\nMore detailed information found on the Exhibitor Registration Page on the NCMEA website.\nJoin the Exhibitor Email List for the latest information on future Conferences.
URL:https://www.ncmea.net/event/exhibitor-registration-opens/
LOCATION:Benton Convention Center\, 301 W Fifth St\, Winston-Salem\, NC\, 27101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250615
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250616
DTSTAMP:20260603T234733
CREATED:20250430T164647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T164647Z
UID:20608-1749945600-1750031999@www.ncmea.net
SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Award Nominations
DESCRIPTION:Award season is upon us and it’s time to send in your nominations. The following awards are now open for submissions until midnight\, June 15: \n\n(NEW!) Lisa Runner Future Music Educator: https://forms.gle/PQHKcKhCZDUnzGZj8 \nHonor Administrator: https://forms.gle/t7qiAafxoMT2WKhe8 \nPat Hall Music Educator Advocate: https://forms.gle/pHaeR274UVRgCDPV7 \nHall of Fame: https://forms.gle/v8CUq5mJhQgfxwva8 \n\n@ncmea @nafme #puttingthepiecestogether #musiced #musiceducation #musicadvocacy #DEIA
URL:https://www.ncmea.net/event/deadline-award-nominations/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Awards,Collegiate
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250609
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250612
DTSTAMP:20260603T234733
CREATED:20250324T222342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250424T174622Z
UID:20455-1749427200-1749686399@www.ncmea.net
SUMMARY:NAfME Collegiate Leadership Advocacy Summit
DESCRIPTION:Save the Date for this year’s NAfME Collegiate Leadership Advocacy Summit happening June 9-11 in Reston\, Virginia! Collaborate during leadership-centric learning sessions\, connect with leaders in the profession and advocate for music education on Capitol Hill at this one-of-a-kind event.  \nRenew your NAfME Collegiate membership and keep an eye on bit.ly/NAfMECLAS for details. Collegiate membership is good through June 30 each year. \nEmail: collegiate@nafme.org\nCall:
URL:https://www.ncmea.net/event/nafme-collegiate-leadership-advocacy-summit/
LOCATION:Reston\, Virginia\, Reston\, VA
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Collegiate
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250503
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250504
DTSTAMP:20260603T234733
CREATED:20250115T170244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250317T174914Z
UID:19969-1746230400-1746316799@www.ncmea.net
SUMMARY:Elementary Mini-Conference 2025
DESCRIPTION:The 2025 Elementary Mini-Conference will take place on Saturday\, May 3\, 2025 at Appalachian State University in Broyhill Music Center.Check out the sessions and register below. \nMINI-CONFERENCE REGISTRATION  \n@ncmea_elem\n#elementaryncmea\n#ncmea\n#nafme\n#puttingthepiecestogether\n#musiceducation\n#musicadvocacy\n#deia
URL:https://www.ncmea.net/event/elementary-mini-conference-2025/
LOCATION:Broyhill Music Center\, 813 Rivers Street\, Boone\, NC\, 28608
CATEGORIES:Elementary,Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250501T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250501T203000
DTSTAMP:20260603T234733
CREATED:20250425T192828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250425T192828Z
UID:20583-1746127800-1746131400@www.ncmea.net
SUMMARY:HS Choral Annual Spring Membership Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join the NCMEA High School Choral Section for the Annual Spring Membership Meeting to get updates on what’s happening in the upcoming year. \nTo join\, visit the link that will be sent to your email registered with NCMEA. \n@ncmea @nafme @ncmea_hschoral @ncmea_mschoral #puttingthepiecestogether #musiced #musiceducation #musicadvocacy #DEIA
URL:https://www.ncmea.net/event/hs-choral-annual-spring-membership-meeting/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:High School Choral,HS Choral
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250501
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250502
DTSTAMP:20260603T234733
CREATED:20250424T170006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250424T170006Z
UID:20575-1746057600-1746143999@www.ncmea.net
SUMMARY:DEADLINE: HS Choral Conference Performance Application
DESCRIPTION:The deadline for 2025 Applications is midnight on May 1. All application materials\, including recordings and documents\, are due at this time.  \nRecording submissions will be judged by a blind panel of high school and collegiate choral educators.  \nTeachers will be notified by June 1 of application results.  \n* Please contact Performing Choirs Chair\, Ethan Price\, with any questions regarding this application. hsperformingchoirs@ncmea.net
URL:https://www.ncmea.net/event/deadline-hs-choral-conference-performance-application/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:High School Choral,HS Choral
ORGANIZER;CN="Ethan Price":MAILTO:hsperformingchoirs@ncmea.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T170000
DTSTAMP:20260603T234733
CREATED:20250425T193916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250425T194404Z
UID:20593-1745769600-1745773200@www.ncmea.net
SUMMARY:FREE KONC Music Teacher Sip & Share
DESCRIPTION:SURVIVING THE YEAR \nFREE KONC Music Teacher Sip & Share \nSunday\, April 27th\n4:00pm \nCome hang out with us virtually! \nGrab your beverage of choice and join us on Google Meet. We will share ideas for surviving\, and maybe even thriving\, to the end of the school year. We can guarantee a little fun\, a little laughter\, and some tips and tricks to make the last month of school fun! \nWe would love to see you there! \nhttps://meet.google.com/exh-wnbv-ktv
URL:https://www.ncmea.net/event/free-konc-music-teacher-sip-share/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Elementary
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T160000
DTSTAMP:20260603T234733
CREATED:20250425T193153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250425T193622Z
UID:20586-1745665200-1745683200@www.ncmea.net
SUMMARY:NAfME FREE General Music Virtual Conference
DESCRIPTION:Check out the awesome VIRTUAL conference held by NAfME General Music!! The event is this Saturday\, April 26th\, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Link to register is below\, on the @NAfME website\, as well as their bio. Also\, the schedule is below. \nThis event is organized by NAfME’s Council for General Music Education in collaboration with organizations representing a variety of well-known general music education approaches. The event features live virtual sessions (sessions are also recorded for additional access after the event) on the Zoom Events platform. Participants will have opportunities to learn from and interact with clinicians/experienced music educators from multiple general music approaches and learn about key issues and trends of interest to general music educators. In addition to sessions of interest to all general music educators\, some sessions will focus on 4th – 8th grade music lessons. \nThis event is free\, but registration is required. \nhttps://nafme.org/event/3rd-annual-nafme-general-music-virtual-mini-conference/ \nNAfME Conference Agenda \n11:00 a.m. Welcome\n(Stephanie Benischek\, Chair\, NAfME Council for General Music Education) \n11:10 – 11:40 a.m. Dalcroze Eurhythmics and Popular Music\nPresenter: Marla Butke \n11:40 a.m. – 12:10 p.m. Masterful Musicianship for My Students?\nPresenter: Georgia Newlin \n12:20 – 12:50 p.m. Creativity with Cultural Integrity Using the World Music Pedagogy Approach\nPresenter: William Coppola \n12:50 – 1:20 p.m. Culturally Responsive Teaching: Using Circle Drumming to Reach Students from Diverse Backgrounds\nPresenter: Amy Spears \n12:20 – 12:50 p.m. Music as a Second Language\nPresenter: Mary Claxton \n12:50 – 1:20 p.m. Popular Music and the Orff-Keetman Approach\nPresenter: Martina Vasil \n1:30 – 2:00 p.m. Dichos\, Rimas\, y Proverbios\, Oh My! Improvising Through Students’ Culture with Language\nPresenter: Victor Lozada \n2:00 – 2:30 p.m. Level Up Your Meter Game: A Dalcroze Lesson for Upper Elementary\nPresenter: Lauren Hodgson   \n2:40 – 3:10 p.m. Forays into Functional Harmony: An MLT Approach to Harmony for Accompanying\, Improvising\, and Composing\nPresenter: Herbert Marshall \n3:10 – 3:40 p.m. Musical Thinking Games and Techniques for the Feier-Drill\nPresenter: John Crever \n3:40 – 3:50 p.m. Write for the Journal of General Music Education\nPresenter: Kendra Kay Friar \n3:50 – 4:00 Wrap up/Certificate Information \n@ncmea @ncmea_elem #puttingthepiecestogether #musiced #musiceducation #musicadvocacy #DEIA #generalmusic #musicconference
URL:https://www.ncmea.net/event/nafme-free-general-music-virtual-conference/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Elementary,Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T170000
DTSTAMP:20260603T234733
CREATED:20250324T221007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250324T221217Z
UID:20447-1745312400-1745341200@www.ncmea.net
SUMMARY:Arts Day 2025
DESCRIPTION:Join us on April 22nd to advocate for legislation that supports NC Creative Communities statewide! \nArts North Carolina invites everyone passionate about the arts in North Carolina to join this essential arts gathering. \nThis is your opportunity to connect with fellow arts advocates\, celebrate North Carolina artistic excellence\, learn more about important arts-related legislation that impacts our arts communities\, and make your voice heard on the value of the arts in North Carolina. \nScholarships are available to arts educators and students. Information about applying can be found on the Arts Day Registration page: artsnc.org/arts-day/arts-day-registration/ and the deadline to apply is April 4. \n@artsnorthcarolina @ARTSNC #ncmea #nafme #puttingthepiecestogether #musiced #musiceducation #musicadvocacy #deia #ArtsDay2025 #SupportArts #SupportArtsEducation #NCArts #NCArtists #NCArt
URL:https://www.ncmea.net/event/arts-day-2025/
LOCATION:McKimmon Center
\, 1101 Gorman Street\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27606
CATEGORIES:Advocacy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250409T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250409T120000
DTSTAMP:20260603T234733
CREATED:20250408T003226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T003226Z
UID:20492-1744196400-1744200000@www.ncmea.net
SUMMARY:Webinar: What the Federal is Happening?
DESCRIPTION:Join Nate McGaha as he discusses and reviews the latest updates and information about Executive Orders and Actions and how they affect the arts\, including the National Endowment for the Arts\, National Endowment for the Humanities\, Institute of Museum and Library Services\, Ticketing Executive Orders and more. \nPlease register in advance. Registration is limited to 100 people\, but we will also stream the webinar live on the Arts NC Facebook page. \nRegister here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/lnjh-wNSTrqqImn_kUL2XQ?fbclid=IwY2xjawJg_XRleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHnbepyG3VyJkXRULs5oXJYmyh4N3wITduK3KvGilRPnuOfsUpMQOOHAKN9ox_aem_XY4jlt_LcGIvNHUPB19xEg#/registration \n@artsnorthcarolina @ARTSNC #musiceducation #musicadvocacy #deia #SupportArts #SupportArtsEducation #NCArts #NCArtists #NCArt
URL:https://www.ncmea.net/event/webinar-what-the-federal-is-happening/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Advocacy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250407T201500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250407T211500
DTSTAMP:20260603T234733
CREATED:20250324T235940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250324T235940Z
UID:20468-1744056900-1744060500@www.ncmea.net
SUMMARY:Guitar Educator Town Hall
DESCRIPTION:Register now for the April 7 Guitar Educator Town Hall presented by the NAfME Council for Guitar Education: https://bit.ly/GuitarTownHallApr7  \nAbout the town hall: Join the members of NAfME’s Council for Guitar Education as they answer your pedagogical guitar questions. Breakout rooms will be created to specifically address your needs in the classroom.  \nWe want to hear from you! Please complete this short pre-event survey before the town hall: https://bit.ly/GuitarSurvey0407 \n@ncmea @nafme #puttingthepiecestogether #musiceducation #musicadvocacy #deia #guitar #guitarteachers
URL:https://www.ncmea.net/event/guitar-educator-town-hall/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Popular Music,Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250402T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250402T170000
DTSTAMP:20260603T234733
CREATED:20250324T215357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250324T215655Z
UID:20443-1743602400-1743613200@www.ncmea.net
SUMMARY:CMS Music Educator PD Symposium
DESCRIPTION:FREE PD Opportunity\nApril 2 – 2:00-5:00 PM\nHosted by Johnson C. Smith University in Charlotte\nOpen to all music educators\nFree of charge\nCEU credits offered \nFor more information\, see the link below or contact Dr. Tomisha Brock\, Music Program Coordinator at tbrock@jcsu.edu or
URL:https://www.ncmea.net/event/cms-music-educator-pd-symposium/
LOCATION:Johnson C. Smith University\, 100 Beatties Ford Rd.\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28216
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250329T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250329T150000
DTSTAMP:20260603T234733
CREATED:20250130T214924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T214924Z
UID:20026-1743242400-1743260400@www.ncmea.net
SUMMARY:Intro to Kodály Training
DESCRIPTION:Check out this wonderful “Intro to Kodály” Training on Saturday\, March 29th\, 2025 from @kodalync !! It is being held from 10-3 in Charlotte!! We hope to see you there!! \n@ncmea_elem @ncmea #ncmea #kodaly #kodalyinspiredclassroom #elementarymusic #elementarymusicteacher
URL:https://www.ncmea.net/event/intro-to-kodaly-training/
LOCATION:Christ Episcopal Church\, 1412 Providence Rd.\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28207
CATEGORIES:Elementary,Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250326T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250326T120000
DTSTAMP:20260603T234733
CREATED:20250324T231446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250324T231446Z
UID:20458-1742986800-1742990400@www.ncmea.net
SUMMARY:Arts NC Webinar: What the Federal is Happening?
DESCRIPTION:The news from Washington DC over the last two months has been… well… a lot. There are many questions about how these changes will affect artists and arts organizations. While many of those questions simply do not (yet) have answers\, well-considered and informed decisions are preferable to acting in haste. \nJoin Arts NC Executive Director Nate McGaha on Wednesday\, March 26th at 11:00am for “What the Federal is Happening?!?” as he reviews the latest information about Executive Orders and Actions and how they affect the arts including the National Endowment for the Arts\, National Endowment for the Humanities\, Institute of Museum and Library Services\, the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and more. \nRegister here:  https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/z6jMNfTqQbiyWaEv3bkGWg#/registration \nRegistration is limited to 100 people\, but we will also be streaming the webinar live on the Arts NC Facebook page. \n@artsnorthcarolina @ARTSNC #musiceducation #musicadvocacy #deia #SupportArts #SupportArtsEducation #NCArts #NCArtists #NCArt
URL:https://www.ncmea.net/event/arts-nc-webinar-what-the-federal-is-happening/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Advocacy
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250324
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250329
DTSTAMP:20260603T234733
CREATED:20250228T170538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250228T172249Z
UID:20185-1742774400-1743206399@www.ncmea.net
SUMMARY:MIOSM® 2025 Collegiate Spirit Week
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.ncmea.net/event/miosm-25-collegiate-spirit-week/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Collegiate
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250322T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250322T120000
DTSTAMP:20260603T234733
CREATED:20250108T194742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250108T200213Z
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SUMMARY:IVfME Webinar: Demystifying Culturally Responsive Music Education

DESCRIPTION:FREE To the Public! CEU Credits Available\nThis session will help music educators understand what culturally responsive music education is (and what it is not) by exploring the most common misconceptions. We will explore the key components of the framework for Culturally Responsive Music Education as well as practical strategies for implementation.   \nParticipants will leave the session with greater clarity about steps they can take in their own music programs and resources for further exploration allowing them to move towards cultivating affirming learning environments and engaging instruction that meets the diverse and ever-evolving needs of today’s learners.
URL:https://www.ncmea.net/event/ivfme-webinar-demystifying-culturally-responsive-music-education/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Professional Development
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ORGANIZER;CN="Inclusive Vision for Music Education Committee":MAILTO:ivfme@ncmea.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250319T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250319T200000
DTSTAMP:20260603T234733
CREATED:20250317T173657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250317T174737Z
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SUMMARY:Collegiate Chat #2
DESCRIPTION:ADVOCACY OPPORTUNITIES AS WE UNITE THROUGH MUSIC!\n  \nWe are tying in with the theme of this year’s Music In Our Schools Month (United Through Music) as we continue to connect with collegiate members across our state. Our next NC Collegiate Chat is scheduled for WEDNESDAY\, MARCH 19\, 2025 AT 7PM. The chat will have a major advocacy focus\, including opportunities for collegiates to advocate at the state and national levels through NC’s Arts Day in April and NAfME Hill Day in June 2025.  \nYour State Officers have invited special guests at the state and national levels to share collegiate advocacy opportunities. Our Super-Star Special Guests include: \n\nLindsay Williams and Tonya Allison\, Co-Chairs\, NCMEA MIOSM\nMr. Nate McGaha\, Executive Director\, Arts North Carolina and Co-Chair of the Creative States Coalition\nMr. Jeremy Tucker\, Advocacy Co-Chair\, NCMEA; Director of Arts Education\, Wake County Public Schools\nMr. James Daugherty\, Advocacy Co-Chair\, NCMEA; Past-President NCMEA and Southern Division NAfME\nMs. Jazzmone Sutton\, Senior Manager for State Advocacy and Equity at the National Association for Music Education (NAfME); Past-President\, NCMEA\nDr. Susan Heiserman\, Executive Director\, NCMEA\n\nNo pre-registration is needed – simply click on the link below and join the live chat:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/82674612023 \nThis chat will be recorded/archived for future viewing on the NCMEA website. (If you missed it\, the January webinar and materials are available on the Collegiate Section page of the NCMEA website).  \nPlease share with your students\, colleagues\, or other interested parties. ALL advisors\, collegiate members\, and other interested parties are invited to attend (you do not need to be a member to participate). We want to provide a network of support for all collegiates in NC  and promote opportunities to connect\, learn from\, and discover ways that we can unite through music to support one another throughout the year!
URL:https://www.ncmea.net/event/collegiate-chat-2/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Collegiate,Professional Development
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250317
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250322
DTSTAMP:20260603T234733
CREATED:20250228T164323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250228T164323Z
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SUMMARY:MIOSM® 2025 Spirit Week
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.ncmea.net/event/miosm-2025-spirit-week/
LOCATION:NC
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250301
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250302
DTSTAMP:20260603T234733
CREATED:20250201T192414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250201T192634Z
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: 2025 Grants & Scholarships
DESCRIPTION:2025 GRANT AND SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES\nAll deadlines March 1\nFor complete guidelines and application/nomination forms\, visit https://ncmea.submittable.com/submit\nDetails can also be found on the NCMEA website under Programs.\n\nGRANTS for teachers\n\nMUSIC PROGRAM MATERIALS AND/OR PROJECT GRANT – up to $1\,000\nProvides music teachers an opportunity to purchase materials\, supplies (including consumables) or to develop special projects to increase the existing potential for a quality music education program. Deadline 3/1\nPROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT GRANT – up to $3\,200\nReceive funding to organize a professional development opportunity for teachers in your area. Deadline 3/1\n\n\nSCHOLARSHIPS for students\n\nBARBARA BAIR SCHOLARSHIP – $2\,000\nAwarded to a graduating North Carolina high school senior who has been accepted by\, and will be entering\, a North Carolina college or university the following fall as a Music Education major. Deadline 3/1\nBILL McCLOUD SCHOLARSHIP – $2\,000\nAwarded to an active collegiate member of NCMEA who is a resident of North Carolina and who has successfully completed 2 1/2 years in a music education degree program in North Carolina\, with a GPA of 3.0. Deadline 3/1\nRUTH JEWELL SCHOLARSHIP – $2\,000\nAwarded to a Music Education major who is a resident of North Carolina attending a North Carolina college or university and who has successfully completed 2 1/2 years in a music education degree program with a GPA of 2.8. Must be able to demonstrate financial need. Deadline 3/1\nHORTENSE N. REID-KERR SCHOLARSHIP – $2\,000\nThe Hortense N. Reid-Kerr scholarship is awarded to a Music Education major of a racial or ethnic minority who is a resident of North Carolina attending a North Carolina college or university. Hortense N. Reid-Kerr was the first full-term President of NCMEA and the first minority president of NCMEA (1971-1973). Hortense Reid-Kerr taught at Howard University\, an HBCU in Washington D.C. During her tenure at there\, she developed several generations of music educators\, and although it is not a requirement\, students from HBCUs are encouraged to apply. The scholarship is a one-time award of $2\,000 and will be paid in a lump sum to the recipient and the college or university at the beginning of the recipient’s senior year. Deadline 3/1
URL:https://www.ncmea.net/event/deadline-2025-grants-scholarships/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Collegiate,Grants,Professional Development,Scholarships
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250228
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250301
DTSTAMP:20260603T234733
CREATED:20250206T220508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250227T211520Z
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Mini-Conference Call for Proposals
DESCRIPTION:The 2025 Elementary Mini-Conference will take place on Saturday\, May 3\, 2025 at Appalachian State University in Broyhill Music Center. \nWhile we are accepting submissions on any topic\, our members are specifically looking for help in the following areas: working with special needs students\, Orff ensembles\, classroom management\, cultural diversity and global music. Sessions are 50 minutes. \nDate Extended\nSubmissions are due by February 28\, 2025. \n Submission Form: https://tinyurl.com/elemminisession2025
URL:https://www.ncmea.net/event/deadline-mini-conference-call-for-proposals/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Elementary,Professional Development
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250228
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250301
DTSTAMP:20260603T234733
CREATED:20250115T165843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T165843Z
UID:19967-1740700800-1740787199@www.ncmea.net
SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Call for Proposals 2025
DESCRIPTION:NCMEA invites session proposals to be submitted for consideration for the 2025 NCMEA Professional Development Conference in Winston-Salem\, NC on November 8-11\, 2025. Conference participants come from all educational levels and include K-12 students and teachers\, pre-service collegiates\, and higher education faculty in the fields of general music\, band\, chorus\, jazz\, orchestra\, guitar\, piano\, popular music\, and music technology. \nWe invite proposals that cultivate a vision of music education that is inclusive\, collaborative\, and expansive\, keeping in mind the ideals set forth by NCMEA’s strategic framework: \n\nReflect diversity in our profession and represent the wide and changing spectrum of our population. This representation may include various cultures\, abilities\, economic backgrounds\, and gender identities;\nDevelop leadership to advocate for music education in the classroom\, in school programs\, and in the community and represent current trends in education policy at the local\, state\, and federal level;\nProvide opportunities for all students to create\, perform\, respond\, and connect to various styles of music;\nEnhance music teaching through combining effective and dynamic new practices with proven strategies.\n\nThe deadline for submission is February 28\, 2025 at 11:59pm EST. Incomplete proposals will not be considered.\nNCMEA Section and Committee Chairs will review and invite speakers/clinicians to present at Conference. All submitters will be notified of the status of their proposals in April 2025.\n \nSUBMIT CONFERENCE PROPOSALS HERE  \n#ncmea\n#beyondthenotes\n#shapingourfuture\n#nafme\n#musiceducation\n#musicadvocacy\n#deia
URL:https://www.ncmea.net/event/deadline-call-for-proposals-2025/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250227T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250227T170000
DTSTAMP:20260603T234733
CREATED:20250207T182503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250207T182503Z
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SUMMARY:NCMPL 2025 Colloquium #1
DESCRIPTION:NCMPL 2025 Colloquium #1:  Music Program Leaders and the Blueprint for Strengthening the Music Teacher Profession: An Overview\nThursday\, February 27\, 2025\nTime: 4:00 – 5:00 PM ET / 1:00 – 2:00 PM PT\n \nThe NAfME Council of Music Program Leaders (NCMPL) Colloquium 2025 series begins this month. The school year began with the August Colloquium featuring a detailed conversation about music advocacy in your district. The October Colloquium addressed music education and service learning. \nAbout the February 27 Colloquium\nAs a preview to the NAfME Council of Music Program Leaders Forum in April\, we present this colloquium\, which will use the Blueprint for Strengthening the Music Teacher Profession to share ways in which music program leaders can support pre-service and early career music educators in their teaching journey. The recent work of the NAfME Music Teacher Profession Advisory Committee (MTPAC) will be shared and discussed\, as well as the newly released Fact Sheet for Arts Administrators.  \nJoin us for a lively and engaging discussion with fellow music program leaders\, and help set the stage for the important work we will be doing at the Forum in April. \nREGISTER NOW https://bit.ly/Feb27MPLColloquium\nPresented by: Cecil Adderley\, Amanda Karhuse\, and Annamarie Bollino. (Read their full bios here.)
URL:https://www.ncmea.net/event/ncmpl-2025-colloquium-1/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Advocacy
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250202
DTSTAMP:20260603T234733
CREATED:20250108T193201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250108T193809Z
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SUMMARY:SoundForge 2025 at Catawba College
DESCRIPTION:The deadline to register has passed\, but reach out to Jonathan Kladder if you’re interested in getting your students involved\, or if you just want to know more about the event.\n \n \nAll music educators\, including PK-12 and music education students enrolled in a music education program interested in experiencing and watching the process of students writing songs and collaborating with guest artists\, are invited to attend SoundForge at Catawba College on Saturday\, February 1st. A certificate of completion will be provided for attendees who would like professional development credits.  \nAll applicants must fill out the information below to be considered for the event. Applying for the event does not guarantee you will be invited to participate. Space is limited. \nPlease note: This is a one day event with a concert at the end of the day. Teachers are responsible for travel to and from the event\, including lodging (if needed). Lunch will be provided the day of the event. Equipment (Amps\, microphones\, drum sets\, and keyboards) will be provided. \nTeachers are limited to 2 groups for the event. Please submit a new form for any additional ensemble you are applying. A $150 submission fee will be required if your application and audition recordings have been accepted and you are invited to participate in event. \nDeadline to submit applications is January 5th\, 2025 and notification of acceptance will be January 6th\, 2025. \nAll additional inquires should be sent to: Jonathan Kladder\, SoundForge coordinatorkladderj@uncw.edu. \n  \nClick here for the Registration Link or use the registration QR code below.
URL:https://www.ncmea.net/event/soundforge-2025-at-catawba-college/
LOCATION:Catawba College\, 2300 W Innes St.\, Salisbury\, NC\, 28144
CATEGORIES:Popular Music
ORGANIZER;CN="Jonathan Kladder":MAILTO:kadderj@uncw.edu
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250131
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250201
DTSTAMP:20260603T234733
CREATED:20250108T210525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250108T210809Z
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: J.W. Pepper’s 150th Anniversary Scholarship Program
DESCRIPTION:J.W. Pepper’s 150th Anniversary Scholarship Program\nApplications close January 31\, 2025\nOne recipient will be chosen from each state\, Washington D.C.\, and the U.S. territories\n52 Scholarships\, countless futures.\n$3\,000 each\, with $10\,000 for the top scholar!\nJ.W. Pepper is turning 150\, and we can think of no better way to celebrate than by empowering students across the U.S. to teach music. Our landmark scholarship program awards 52 scholarships for students entering their first year of college as a music education major. $3\,000 scholarships will be awarded to one student recipient from each state\, plus a student from Washington\, D.C.\, and another for a student from the U.S. territories. The top scholar of all 52 recipients will be awarded a $10\,000 scholarship! The scholarship recipients must be entering their first year as a full-time student majoring in music education in the Fall 2025 semester. \nWe aim to help aspiring students pursue their dream of becoming music educators. We invite music students from every corner of the U.S. to participate in this extraordinary opportunity. \nScholarships will be paid to the recipient’s college for the fall semester 2025. Applications are open now through January 31\, 2025. \nApply Now\nhttps://learnmore.scholarsapply.org/jwpepper/\n  \nQuestions about the application process can be directed to: jwpepper@scholarshipamerica.org
URL:https://www.ncmea.net/event/deadline-j-w-peppers-150th-anniversary-scholarship-program/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Collegiate,Professional Development
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250105
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250106
DTSTAMP:20260603T234733
CREATED:20241108T023929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241205T190744Z
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SUMMARY:SoundForge 2025 Application Deadline
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to present NCMEA’s SoundForge: A Popular Music Collective Event in 2025! \nAll music educators\, including PK-12 and music education students enrolled in a music education program interested in experiencing and watching the process of students writing songs and collaborating with guest artists\, are invited to attend SoundForge at Catawba College on Saturday\, February 1st. A certificate of completion will be provided for attendees who would like professional development credits.  \nAll applicants must fill out the information below to be considered for the event. Applying for the event does not guarantee you will be invited to participate. Space is limited. \nPlease note: This is a one day event with a concert at the end of the day. Teachers are responsible for travel to and from the event\, including lodging (if needed). Lunch will be provided the day of the event. Equipment (Amps\, microphones\, drum sets\, and keyboards) will be provided. \nTeachers are limited to 2 groups for the event. Please submit a new form for any additional ensemble you are applying. A $150 submission fee will be required if your application and audition recordings have been accepted and you are invited to participate in event. \nDeadline to submit applications is January 5th\, 2025 and notification of acceptance will be January 6th\, 2025. \nAll additional inquires should be sent to: Jonathan Kladder\, SoundForge coordinatorkladderj@uncw.edu. \n  \nClick here for the Registration Link or use the registration QR code below.
URL:https://www.ncmea.net/event/soundforge-application-deadline/
LOCATION:Catawba College\, 2300 W Innes St.\, Salisbury\, NC\, 28144
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jonathan Kladder":MAILTO:kadderj@uncw.edu
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241203
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241204
DTSTAMP:20260603T234733
CREATED:20241120T212735Z
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SUMMARY:#GivingTuesday\, December 3\, 2024
DESCRIPTION:This #GivingTuesday\, you have the power to make a difference in the lives of students and music educators across North Carolina. Your generous donation to the North Carolina Music Educators Association helps provide essential resources\, professional development\, and opportunities for those who inspire a love of music in the classroom.  \nIn the past year: \n\nOver 50\,000 students participated in 82 NCMEA-sponsored musical events throughout the state. \n1\,400 music teachers earned more than 12\,000 hours of continuing education credits through NCMEA’s professional development conference and webinars.\nNCMEA’s advocacy influenced the adoption of a new arts high school diploma endorsement and the inclusion of arts education data on state school report cards.\nNCMEA awarded over $19\,000 in grants and scholarships to current and future music educators.\n\nWe believe in the power of music education to uplift students and build durable skills that will help them thrive in any path they take. If you do\, too\, join us in supporting the future of music education in our state. Every gift\, big or small\, makes an impact! \n  \nDonate Now Through PayPal \n\n#GivingTuesday \n#ncmea \n#nafme \n#puttingthepiecestogether  \n#musiceducation \n#musicadvocacy \n#deia
URL:https://www.ncmea.net/event/givingtuesday-december-3-2024/
LOCATION:NC
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