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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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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
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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:20260604T044239
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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:20260604T044239
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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
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241202
DTSTAMP:20260604T044239
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SUMMARY:Journal Deadline is December 1
DESCRIPTION:The deadline for the Winter Edition of North Carolina Music Educator Journal is December 1. This is especially relevant for our section chairs\, who are finishing their terms.  \nSection Chairs\nDo you know who your new section chair is? Please let them know they need to submit an 800 word Section Update by December 1. Usually\, for the winter issue\, we talk about Teacher of the Year winners and any other awards that were given out at conference. \nAlso\, Kim needs headshots of the section chairs and pictures of the winners. If you’re uber-organized you could work on getting the winner bios and photos ahead of time as a gift to the next chair. \nDistrict Presidents\nKim needs a paragraph or two on what’s going on in Districts 4\, 5 and 6. \nIn addition\, if any non-scheduled districts affected by the hurricane would like to share what’s going on in their area (rebuilding their programs\, classrooms and just generally what life is like right now)\, Kim can make a special update for you all.
URL:https://www.ncmea.net/event/journal-deadline-is-december-1/
LOCATION:NC
ORGANIZER;CN="Kim Justen":MAILTO:journal_editor@ncmea.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241116T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241116T120000
DTSTAMP:20260604T044239
CREATED:20241104T145246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241104T145611Z
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SUMMARY:IVfME Webinar: Grant Writing 102
DESCRIPTION:Grant Writing 102: Writing Persuasive Proposals and Budgets\nNovember 16\, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM \nPresenter: Dr. LaSaundra Belcher \nBuilding on insights from our previous grant writing webinar\, Grant Writing 101 – From Idea to Application this session will equip music educators with the skills to craft compelling grant proposals and precise budgets.  \nParticipants will learn how to develop a persuasive project narrative\, create an itemized budget\, and articulate a powerful impact statement. By the end of this interactive session\, attendees will be empowered to transform their draft outlines into polished applications ready for submission. \nUse this link to Register for the Webinar.\nFor more information on this and other IVfME Webinars\, visit the IVfME Committee page.
URL:https://www.ncmea.net/event/ivfme-webinar-grant-writing-102/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Awards,Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241111T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241111T193000
DTSTAMP:20260604T044239
CREATED:20241011T181226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241011T211008Z
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SUMMARY:HBCU Homecoming Reception
DESCRIPTION:Homecoming has come again to the NCMEA Professional Development Conference  \nAlumni of ALL North Carolina HBCU’s are welcome to attend the 2024 HBCU Homecoming Reception this fall in the Winston Hall 1 Foyer\, Monday\, Nov. 11\, 5:30-7:30 PM. \nSponsored by Music & Arts and Moore Music Company. \n#ncmea\n#nafme\n#puttingthepiecestogether\n#musiced\n#musiceducation\n#musicadvocacy\n#deia
URL:https://www.ncmea.net/event/hbcu-homecoming-reception/
LOCATION:Benton Convention Center\, 301 W Fifth St\, Winston-Salem\, NC\, 27101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Collegiate,IVfME
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241111T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241111T100000
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SUMMARY:Keynote Speaker: Coty Raven Morris
DESCRIPTION:Discovering Our Inner Superhero: Bringing Your Authentic Self to Your Class and Community\n  \nKeynote Speaker: Coty Raven Morris  \n  \nMonday\, Nov. 11\, 9:00 AM\nSalem Hall 2\n  \nTeachers are truly earth’s greatest heroes. But all heroes have origin stories and flaws. Lost classroom hours can make us feel a push to make up for intellectual time\, leaving the emotional\, physical\, and spiritual wellness of our students neglected. It’s imperative that we cater to the whole child when building upon skills and rebuilding classroom culture. Join Coty Raven Morris for a morning of tools and treasures for keeping our inner hero ready for action!
URL:https://www.ncmea.net/event/keynote-speaker-coty-raven-morris/
LOCATION:Benton Convention Center\, 301 W Fifth St\, Winston-Salem\, NC\, 27101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241110T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241110T230000
DTSTAMP:20260604T044239
CREATED:20241108T025829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241108T025911Z
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SUMMARY:Late Night Jazz Jam Session
DESCRIPTION:Late Night Jazz Jam Session\nSunday\, 9-11 PM \nThe late-night jazz jam session is back! You are invited to join us for smooth jazz at Butcher & Bull Restaurant on Sunday\, Nov 10th from 9-11 PM. Come sit in with the band or just listen and enjoy!   \n#ncmea \n#nafme  \n#puttingthepiecestogether  \n#musiced  \n#musiceducation  \n#musicadvocacy#deia
URL:https://www.ncmea.net/event/late-night-jazz-jam-session/
LOCATION:Butcher & Bull Restaurant\, 425 N Cherry St\, Corner of Cherry & Fifth Streets\, Winston Salem\, NC\, 27101-2896
CATEGORIES:Jazz
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241110T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241110T095000
DTSTAMP:20260604T044239
CREATED:20241011T181610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241011T210209Z
UID:19529-1731225600-1731232200@www.ncmea.net
SUMMARY:Mentoring Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:Mentoring Breakfast\nSunday\, Nov. 10\, 8:00-9:50 AM \nMarriott Bethabara Event Room\, Second Level \nSponsored by Yamaha
URL:https://www.ncmea.net/event/mentoring-breakfast/
LOCATION:Winston-Salem Marriott\, 425 North Cherry Street\, Winston-Salem\, NC\, 27101
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241109T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241109T210000
DTSTAMP:20260604T044239
CREATED:20241108T025422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241108T025422Z
UID:19756-1731175200-1731186000@www.ncmea.net
SUMMARY:Old-Time Music Jam Session
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, 6-9pm: Old-Time Music Jam\nCalling all Old Time Musicians! You are invited to join us for an Old Time Music Jam at Butcher & Bull Restaurant on Saturday Nov 9th from 6-9pm. Bring your fiddle\, guitar\, banjo\, mandolin\, or bass and play some traditional tunes with us.
URL:https://www.ncmea.net/event/old-time-music-jam-session/
LOCATION:Butcher & Bull Restaurant\, 425 N Cherry St\, Corner of Cherry & Fifth Streets\, Winston Salem\, NC\, 27101-2896
CATEGORIES:Popular Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rachel Oliver":MAILTO:rdoliver13@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241109
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241113
DTSTAMP:20260604T044239
CREATED:20241009T220035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241009T220035Z
UID:19507-1731110400-1731455999@www.ncmea.net
SUMMARY:NCMEA Professional Development Conference
DESCRIPTION:2024 Professional Development Conference November 9-12Benton Convention CenterWinston-Salem\, NC\n \nLetter for School Administrators\nNCMEA Code of Conduct\nOther Important Links\nProfessional Development Conference ScholarshipsYoung Professionals SymposiumIntercollegiate Honor EnsemblesConference ScheduleConference RegistrationHotel ReservationsExhibitor Information & RegistrationVisit Winston-Salem \n\nFuture Conference Dates\nNovember 8-11\, 2025November 7-10\, 2026November 6-9\, 2027 
URL:https://www.ncmea.net/event/ncmea-professional-development-conference-2/
LOCATION:Benton Convention Center\, 301 W Fifth St\, Winston-Salem\, NC\, 27101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241025T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241025T170000
DTSTAMP:20260604T044239
CREATED:20241004T173119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241008T225844Z
UID:19483-1729875600-1729875600@www.ncmea.net
SUMMARY:Collegiate Officer Applications Due
DESCRIPTION:2024 elections for the Collegiate NCMEA/NAfME State Offices of Vice-President/ President-Elect\, Corresponding Secretary\, and Recording Secretary will be held during the NCMEA conference at the collegiate section business meeting on Sunday\, November 10\, at 4:00 PM. Candidates for office must be in attendance at this meeting and are asked to give a brief platform speech about their interest in serving NCMEA as a collegiate officer prior to voting. \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 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 split between several candidates or voted for only one individual. \nMore information can be found on the Collegiate Section of the NCMEA website here: https://www.ncmea.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Collegiate-Executive-Board-application-2024.pdf \n#ncmea\n#collegiatencmea\n#NAfMECollegiate\n#nafme \n#puttingthepiecestogether \n#musiced \n#musiceducation \n#musicadvocacy \n#deia
URL:https://www.ncmea.net/event/collegiate-officer-applications-due/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Collegiate
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241025T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241025T170000
DTSTAMP:20260604T044239
CREATED:20241008T224931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241008T225353Z
UID:19498-1729873800-1729875600@www.ncmea.net
SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Nominations for NCMEA Collegiate Chapter of Excellence
DESCRIPTION:NCMEA’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. Recipients are recognized during the Collegiate Business meeting at the NCMEA annual conference. \nFiling deadline: 5:00 PM Friday\, October 25th. \nMore information can be found on the Collegiate Section of the NCMEA website here: https://www.ncmea.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Collegiate-Chapter-of-Excellence-2024.pdf \n#ncmea 
#collegiatencmea 
#NAfMECollegiate 
#nafme 
#puttingthepiecestogether 
#musiced 
#musiceducation 
#musicadvocacy 
#deia
URL:https://www.ncmea.net/event/deadline-nominations-for-ncmea-collegiate-chapter-of-excellence/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Collegiate
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241019T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241019T120000
DTSTAMP:20260604T044239
CREATED:20241008T224242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241008T224242Z
UID:19496-1729332000-1729339200@www.ncmea.net
SUMMARY:Webinar: Presenting Native American Music
DESCRIPTION:NCMEA’s IVfME Webinar Series\nPresenting Native American Music to Various Ages In Music Education\nOctober 19\, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM\nPresenter: Michelle McCauley\, M.M.E.  \nLearn the keys to presenting Native American music to various ages in music education. Know when to present Native American music\, song\, books\, videos\, etc.\, comfortably and accurately. Discover reliable Native American resources and use them immediately.  \nRegistration Link: https://buff.ly/3MZxEUp.
URL:https://www.ncmea.net/event/webinar-presenting-native-american-music/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241019
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241020
DTSTAMP:20260604T044239
CREATED:20240927T172454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240927T172454Z
UID:19440-1729296000-1729382399@www.ncmea.net
SUMMARY:Last Day for Early Conference Registration
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER NOW \nTo help new attendees connect with colleagues and navigate through the hustle and bustle of conference\, we’re offering conference buddies. You can indicate your interest in having a buddy or being a buddy on the registration form. \nCONFERENCE BUDDY SIGN UP \n\n\n\n2024 Registration Rates\n\n\n\n\n\nMembershipStatus\nEarlythrough Oct 19\nRegular/OnsiteOct 20 – Nov 11\n\n\nActive\n$150\n$175\n\n\nIntroductory*\n$75\n$85\n\n\nCollegiate\n$50\n$60\n\n\nNon-Member\n$200\n$250\n\n\nNon-Member Guest\n$50\n$60\n\n\nRetired\n$0\n$0\n\n\n\n\n\n* An Introductory Member is a First Year teacher immediately following your Collegiate Member year. This registration is available only to those who hold an Introductory membership to NCMEA/NAfME. \n \nConference Buddies\nWhat is a conference buddy? It includes\, but is not limited to: \n\nAn experienced conference attendee who knows the lay of the land\nWilling to be either a companion to a new attendee or a point person to offer advice on sessions (e.g. location\, presenter\, where to eat\, how to navigate throughout the conference)\nWilling to connect new attendee to others that teach in similar environments/regions\n\nWho can request a conference buddy? \nAnyone who wants one! While new attendees are ideal\, there may be some who have attended in the past but did not feel particularly comfortable or connected – or who haven’t attended in a number of years and would like some guidance. It’s up to you! \nEveryone who signs up on the conference registration form will be contacted prior to the conference to confirm their interest and buddy assignments.
URL:https://www.ncmea.net/event/last-day-for-early-conference-registration/
LOCATION:NC
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241011T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241011T170000
DTSTAMP:20260604T044239
CREATED:20240927T171321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240927T235647Z
UID:19433-1728666000-1728666000@www.ncmea.net
SUMMARY:Collegiate Conference Scholarship Applications Due
DESCRIPTION:NCMEA’s 2024 Collegiate Conference Scholarships will cover the cost of conference registration ($50) for up to 36 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 10th from 4:00-4:50pm.  \nApplication deadline is Friday October 11\, 2024 at 5pm. \nApplication Form \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.  \n#ncmea#puttingthepiecestogether #nafme #musiced #musiceducation #musicadvocacy #deia
URL:https://www.ncmea.net/event/collegiate-conference-scholarships-due/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Collegiate
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241011
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241012
DTSTAMP:20260604T044239
CREATED:20241001T174302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241001T174302Z
UID:19480-1728604800-1728691199@www.ncmea.net
SUMMARY:PD Scholarship Applications - Deadline Extended
DESCRIPTION:From now until October 11\, NCMEA is accepting applications for the Professional Development Conference Scholarships. Intended to support NCMEA members attending the NCMEA Professional Development Conference for the first time\, the funds cover the cost of conference registration and three nights in the conference hotel.  \nFor more information visit: https://www.ncmea.net/ncmea-conference/professional-development-conference-scholarships/. \n#ncmea#puttingthepiecestogether#nafme#musiced#musiceducation#musicadvocacy#deia
URL:https://www.ncmea.net/event/pd-scholarship-applications-deadline-extended/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241002
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241003
DTSTAMP:20260604T044239
CREATED:20240927T173003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240927T173057Z
UID:19442-1727827200-1727913599@www.ncmea.net
SUMMARY:Young Professionals Symposium Applications Due
DESCRIPTION:The North Carolina Music Educators Association presents the 2024 Young Professionals Symposium. The Symposium provides junior and senior high school music students interested in Music Education specifically tailored sessions and experiences. \nApply by Wednesday\, October 2\, 2024. \nhttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSejfOsXhd4_kdZ-eKG_OiYo5BwtyQ5xfct0hF3tcVsKO_2RLw/viewform \n#ncmea#puttingthepiecestogether#nafme#musiced#musiceducation#musicadvocacy#deia
URL:https://www.ncmea.net/event/young-professionals-symposium-applications-due/
LOCATION:NC
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241001T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241001T170000
DTSTAMP:20260604T044239
CREATED:20240508T214930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240927T235433Z
UID:18873-1727802000-1727802000@www.ncmea.net
SUMMARY:Submission Deadline Singer/Songwriter & Music Producer Showcase
DESCRIPTION:The North Carolina Music Education Association’s Singer/Songwriter and Music Producer Showcase is designed to encourage individual musical creativity\, the development of music writing skills\, and collaboration with professionals from the music industry to enhance musicianship and creativity. \nStudents are encouraged to submit their original songs for the experience of sharing and learning ways to develop their songs with professional singer/songwriters and music producers from the music industry at the annual NCMEA’s state conference. \nGeneral Guidelines:\n\nAll North Carolina students in grades K-12 are eligible to participate. Students must\, however\, be nominated by an NCMEA member teacher.\nStudents can enter one of three divisions: elementary (k-5)\, middle school (6-8)\, or high school (9-12).\nStudents should plan to submit their work individually (as a singer/songwriter or music producer in a DAW environment)\nEach student can only be involved in one submission.\nThe submission deadline is 5:00 pm EST on October 1\, 2024.\n\nSubmission guidelines:\n\nSubmissions should be original songs written by the student and are fixed media (songs that are completely pre-recorded).\nSongs should be no longer than 4 minutes in length.\nA wide range of styles or genres of music are encouraged. Students are encouraged to submit any musical style or combination of musical styles.\nStudents will have no more than eight minutes of setup time and four minutes of take-down time for personal equipment.\n\nSubmission Process:\nNCMEA member teachers may nominate as many students as they wish. Each nomination must include the following: \n\nA video recording of a live performance or audio recording of their song.\nA brief description of the student’s musical experiences.\nThe online application will ask for: teacher name(s) and email(s)\, school name(s)\, principal name(s)\, email contacts\, song title\, listing of instrumentation and equipment used\, student name\, email\, school name\, year in school\, and uploaded video/audio files of the song.\n\nThe submission deadline is 5:00pm EST October 1\, 2024. Only applications completed by this time will be considered. Students whose works are selected for presentation at the annual NCMEA Professional Development Conference will be notified by October 30th. \nSinger/Songwriter and Music Producer Showcase Application
URL:https://www.ncmea.net/event/submission-deadline-singer-songwriter-music-producer-showcase/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Popular Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240930T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240930T200000
DTSTAMP:20260604T044239
CREATED:20240927T173818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240927T173818Z
UID:19446-1727722800-1727726400@www.ncmea.net
SUMMARY:NAfME Guitar Council Town Hall
DESCRIPTION:Town Hall-NAfME Council for Guitar Education\nSeptember 30\, 2024\n7:00–8:00 PM ET \nJoin the members of the NAfME Guitar Council as we personally answer your pedagogical guitar questions. We will have different breakout rooms to specifically address your needs in the classroom!  \nThis town hall is live only and will not be recorded. \nRegister now HERE.  \nThe Council wants to hear from you! Please take this short pre-event survey before the town hall.  \n#ncmea#puttingthepiecestogether#nafme#musiced#musiceducation#musicadvocacy#deia
URL:https://www.ncmea.net/event/nafme-guitar-council-town-hall/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Popular Music,Professional Development
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240928
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240930
DTSTAMP:20260604T044239
CREATED:20240806T011701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240806T011701Z
UID:19185-1727481600-1727654399@www.ncmea.net
SUMMARY:The Southern Guitar Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Southern Guitar Festival \nSeptember 28 and 29 in Charlotte\, NC  \nhttps://southernguitarfest.com/  \n“Immerse yourself in a weekend of world-class guitar performances\, inspiring competitions\, and insightful workshops\, all taking place at the Blumenthal Performing Arts Center Stage Door Theater.”  \n@southernguitarfest \n#ncmea \n#nafme \n#puttingthepiecestogether \n#musiced \n#musiceducation \n#musicadvocacy \n#deia
URL:https://www.ncmea.net/event/the-southern-guitar-festival/
LOCATION:Blumenthal Performing Arts Center Stage Door Theater\, 155 North College Street\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28202
CATEGORIES:Popular Music
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