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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20271106
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20271110
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UID:22932-1825459200-1825804799@www.ncmea.net
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270624
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270625
DTSTAMP:20260811T181604Z
CREATED:20260811T181604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T181604Z
UID:22930-1813795200-1813881599@www.ncmea.net
SUMMARY:NAfME Hill Day
DESCRIPTION:NAfME Hill Day \nJune 24\, 2027
URL:https://www.ncmea.net/event/nafme-hill-day/
CATEGORIES:Advocacy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270621
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270625
DTSTAMP:20260811T181443Z
CREATED:20260811T181443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T181443Z
UID:22928-1813536000-1813881599@www.ncmea.net
SUMMARY:NAfME National Assembly
DESCRIPTION:NAfME National Assembly \nJune 21-24\, 2027
URL:https://www.ncmea.net/event/nafme-national-assembly/
CATEGORIES:Advocacy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270515
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270516
DTSTAMP:20260821T012920Z
CREATED:20260821T012906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T012920Z
UID:23106-1810339200-1810425599@www.ncmea.net
SUMMARY:Hortense N. Reid-Kerr Scholarship Applications Due
DESCRIPTION:For more information visit https://www.ncmea.net/programs/scholarships/hortense-reid-scholarship/
URL:https://www.ncmea.net/event/hortense-n-reid-kerr-scholarship-applications-due/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:Collegiate,Scholarships
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270416
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270418
DTSTAMP:20260812T205532Z
CREATED:20260812T205532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T205532Z
UID:22983-1807833600-1808006399@www.ncmea.net
SUMMARY:All-Eastern HS Chorus - All-West
DESCRIPTION:All-Eastern Regional High School Chorus \nAll-West – 4/16-4/17
URL:https://www.ncmea.net/event/all-eastern-hs-chorus-all-west/
CATEGORIES:High School Choral
ORGANIZER;CN="Luke Hancock":MAILTO:Luke.Hancock@cravenk12.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270409
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270411
DTSTAMP:20260812T205428Z
CREATED:20260812T205428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T205428Z
UID:22981-1807228800-1807401599@www.ncmea.net
SUMMARY:All-Eastern HS Chorus - All-East
DESCRIPTION:All-Eastern Regional High School Chorus  \nAll-East – 4/9-4/10
URL:https://www.ncmea.net/event/all-eastern-hs-chorus-all-east/
CATEGORIES:High School Choral
ORGANIZER;CN="Luke Hancock":MAILTO:Luke.Hancock@cravenk12.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270301
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270302
DTSTAMP:20260821T012728Z
CREATED:20260821T012728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T012728Z
UID:23104-1803859200-1803945599@www.ncmea.net
SUMMARY:Bill McCloud Scholarship Applications Due
DESCRIPTION:For more information visit https://www.ncmea.net/programs/scholarships/bill-mccloud-scholarship/
URL:https://www.ncmea.net/event/bill-mccloud-scholarship-applications-due/
LOCATION:online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270301
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270302
DTSTAMP:20260821T012602Z
CREATED:20260821T012602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T012602Z
UID:23102-1803859200-1803945599@www.ncmea.net
SUMMARY:Ruth Jewell Scholarship Applications Due
DESCRIPTION:For more information visit https://www.ncmea.net/programs/scholarships/ruth-jewell-scholarship/
URL:https://www.ncmea.net/event/ruth-jewell-scholarship-applications-due/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:Collegiate,Scholarships
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270301
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270302
DTSTAMP:20260821T012406Z
CREATED:20260821T012406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T012406Z
UID:23100-1803859200-1803945599@www.ncmea.net
SUMMARY:Barbara Bair Scholarship Applications Due
DESCRIPTION:For more information visit https://www.ncmea.net/programs/scholarships/barbara-bair-scholarship/
URL:https://www.ncmea.net/event/barbara-bair-scholarship-applications-due/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:Collegiate,Scholarships
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270202
DTSTAMP:20260812T205153Z
CREATED:20260812T205153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T205153Z
UID:22979-1801440000-1801526399@www.ncmea.net
SUMMARY:All-Eastern HS Chorus Final Registration
DESCRIPTION:All-Eastern Regional High School Chorus  \nFinal Registration Closes – 2/1 (East and West)
URL:https://www.ncmea.net/event/all-eastern-hs-chorus-final-registration/
CATEGORIES:High School Choral
ORGANIZER;CN="Luke Hancock":MAILTO:Luke.Hancock@cravenk12.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261107
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261111
DTSTAMP:20260715T181407Z
CREATED:20260715T181322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T181407Z
UID:22788-1794009600-1794355199@www.ncmea.net
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261107
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261109
DTSTAMP:20260812T221445Z
CREATED:20260811T180825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T221445Z
UID:22924-1794009600-1794182399@www.ncmea.net
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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261107
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261108
DTSTAMP:20260811T191926Z
CREATED:20260811T191439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T191926Z
UID:22949-1794009600-1794095999@www.ncmea.net
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261009
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261010
DTSTAMP:20260818T202726Z
CREATED:20260818T202726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T202726Z
UID:23057-1791504000-1791590399@www.ncmea.net
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/
CATEGORIES:Collegiate,NCMEA Conference,Professional Development,Scholarships
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261001
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261002
DTSTAMP:20260814T210449Z
CREATED:20260814T210449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T210449Z
UID:23031-1790812800-1790899199@www.ncmea.net
SUMMARY:WRO Audition Registration Opens
DESCRIPTION:Western Regional Orchestra Auditions\nSaturday\, January 16\, 2027William Amos Hough High School12420 Bailey Rd #9134Cornelius\, NC 28031 \nElizabeth Terry – Audition Chair\nEmily Erb – Site Host \nRegistration is $10 per student through 12/10/25. After 12/10/25\, registration is $20. \nFor more information\, including student eligibility\, audition requirements\, registration\, parking\, etc. please visit this link at  \nWRO Audition & Registration Information
URL:https://www.ncmea.net/event/wro-audition-registration-opens/
CATEGORIES:Orchestra,Western Region
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261001
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261002
DTSTAMP:20260814T210129Z
CREATED:20260814T210129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T210129Z
UID:23029-1790812800-1790899199@www.ncmea.net
SUMMARY:PD Conference Scholarships Application Due
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 $700. 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. \nAwardees will be asked to share a written reflection on what they learned at the conference and how they implemented it in their classroom. Reflections may be used by NCMEA in print or online communications.  \nApplication Requirements:\n\nApplicant must have current membership in NCMEA\nApplicant must be employed full time in a music teaching position in North Carolina\nApplication with a signature from current principal\nTwo letters of recommendation\n\nSelection Process:\n\nApplication process opens on August 15th of each year.\nApplication deadline is October 1st. \nA committee appointed by the NCMEA President and approved by the NCMEA Board of Directors will review applications for possible approval.\nThe Executive Director shall notify all applicants of their acceptance or rejection by October 15th.\n\nAPPLICATIONS OPEN SATURDAY\, AUGUST 15\, 2026
URL:https://www.ncmea.net/event/pd-conference-scholarships-application-due/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:NCMEA Conference,Professional Development,Scholarships
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T170000
DTSTAMP:20260811T180537Z
CREATED:20260811T180537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T180537Z
UID:22922-1790755200-1790787600@www.ncmea.net
SUMMARY:Middle School Choral East Auditions
DESCRIPTION:Honors Chorus East Auditions – September 30th\, 2026 \nTime & location TBA
URL:https://www.ncmea.net/event/middle-school-choral-east-auditions/
CATEGORIES:Middle School Choral Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260929T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260929T170000
DTSTAMP:20260811T180303Z
CREATED:20260811T180107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T180303Z
UID:22915-1790668800-1790701200@www.ncmea.net
SUMMARY:Middle School Choral Central Auditions
DESCRIPTION:Honors Chorus Central Auditions – September 29th\, 2026 \nTime & location TBA
URL:https://www.ncmea.net/event/middle-school-choral-auditions/
CATEGORIES:Middle School Choral Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260928T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260928T170000
DTSTAMP:20260811T180438Z
CREATED:20260811T180438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T180438Z
UID:22920-1790582400-1790614800@www.ncmea.net
SUMMARY:Middle School Choral West Auditions
DESCRIPTION:Honors Chorus West Auditions – September 28th\, 2026 \nTime & location TBA
URL:https://www.ncmea.net/event/middle-school-choral-west-auditions/
CATEGORIES:Middle School Choral Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T170000
DTSTAMP:20260729T210451Z
CREATED:20260729T205227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T210451Z
UID:22847-1790409600-1790442000@www.ncmea.net
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260926
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260927
DTSTAMP:20260812T204114Z
CREATED:20260812T204114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T204114Z
UID:22973-1790380800-1790467199@www.ncmea.net
SUMMARY:High School Honors Chorus East Auditions
DESCRIPTION:High School Honors Chorus East Auditions \nSeptember 26\, 2026
URL:https://www.ncmea.net/event/high-school-honors-chorus-east-auditions/
CATEGORIES:High School Choral
ORGANIZER;CN="Ross Broadway":MAILTO:nchonorschorus@ncmea.net
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260925
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260926
DTSTAMP:20260812T204019Z
CREATED:20260812T204019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T204019Z
UID:22971-1790294400-1790380799@www.ncmea.net
SUMMARY:High School Honors Chorus Central Auditions
DESCRIPTION:High School Honors Chorus Central Auditions \nSeptember 25\, 2026
URL:https://www.ncmea.net/event/high-school-honors-chorus-central-auditions/
CATEGORIES:High School Choral
ORGANIZER;CN="Ross Broadway":MAILTO:nchonorschorus@ncmea.net
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260924
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260925
DTSTAMP:20260812T203926Z
CREATED:20260812T203926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T203926Z
UID:22969-1790208000-1790294399@www.ncmea.net
SUMMARY:High School Honors Chorus West Auditions
DESCRIPTION:High School Honors Chorus West Auditions \nSeptember 24\, 2026
URL:https://www.ncmea.net/event/high-school-honors-chorus-west-auditions/
CATEGORIES:High School Choral
ORGANIZER;CN="Ross Broadway":MAILTO:nchonorschorus@ncmea.net
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260918
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260919
DTSTAMP:20260814T205604Z
CREATED:20260814T205604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T205604Z
UID:23025-1789689600-1789775999@www.ncmea.net
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260914T230000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260914T235900
DTSTAMP:20260806T200444Z
CREATED:20260806T200444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T200444Z
UID:22905-1789426800-1789430340@www.ncmea.net
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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260910
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260911
DTSTAMP:20260812T203738Z
CREATED:20260812T203738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T203738Z
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SUMMARY:High School Honors Chorus Audition Registration Deadline
DESCRIPTION:High School Honors Chorus Audition Registration Deadline
URL:https://www.ncmea.net/event/high-school-honors-chorus-audition-registration-deadline/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:High School Choral
ORGANIZER;CN="Ross Broadway":MAILTO:nchonorschorus@ncmea.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260908T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260908T200000
DTSTAMP:20260811T175508Z
CREATED:20260811T175508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T175508Z
UID:22911-1788894000-1788897600@www.ncmea.net
SUMMARY:Orchestra Section Fall Meeting
DESCRIPTION:NCMEA Orchestra’s Virtual Fall Meeting is Tuesday\, September 8\, 7:00pm. Check email from your region’s listserv for more details.
URL:https://www.ncmea.net/event/orchestra-section-fall-meeting/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:Orchestra
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260901
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260902
DTSTAMP:20260811T181229Z
CREATED:20260811T181229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T181229Z
UID:22926-1788220800-1788307199@www.ncmea.net
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:20260821T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261023T170000
DTSTAMP:20260821T191421Z
CREATED:20260821T191244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T191421Z
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SUMMARY:Collegiate State Officer Nominations Open
DESCRIPTION:2026 elections for the 2026-27 Collegiate NCMEA/NAfME State Offices will be held during the NCMEA conference at the Collegiate Business meeting on Sunday\, November 8\, at 4:00 PM. Candidates for office must be in attendance at this meeting and are asked to give a brief platform speech (1-2 minutes) about their interest in serving NCMEA as a collegiate officer prior to voting.  \nOffices to be elected are as follows: Vice-President/President-Elect\, Corresponding Secretary\, Recording Secretary\, and Advocacy Chair. Descriptions and responsibilities for each office should be reviewed prior to nomination. \nCollegiate NAfME chapters may nominate one candidate for each office. Individuals running for Vice-President/President-Elect must be in the first or second year of their undergraduate program and be willing to serve for a minimum two years on the Executive Board. All other officers serve a one-year term. \nEach active Collegiate NAfME chapter represented at the meeting will receive 10 votes (per office) that may be be split between several candidates or voted for only one individual. \nApplications must be received no later than 5 PM Friday\, October 23\, 2026. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
URL:https://www.ncmea.net/event/collegiate-state-officer-nominations-open/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:Collegiate
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260821
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261024
DTSTAMP:20260821T011150Z
CREATED:20260821T011150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T011150Z
UID:23096-1787270400-1792799999@www.ncmea.net
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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