BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//North Carolina Music Educators Association - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-WR-CALNAME:North Carolina Music Educators Association
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.ncmea.net
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for North Carolina Music Educators Association
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/New_York
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20240310T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20241103T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20250309T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20251102T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20260308T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20261101T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20270314T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20271107T060000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260221
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260222
DTSTAMP:20260603T185657
CREATED:20251222T164215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T164215Z
UID:21700-1771632000-1771718399@www.ncmea.net
SUMMARY:Jr. West Region Orchestra Auditions
DESCRIPTION:JWRO Auditions\nNorthern Guilford Middle School\n616 Simpson-Calhoun Rd\nGreensboro\, NC 27455
URL:https://www.ncmea.net/event/jr-west-region-orchestra-auditions/
LOCATION:Northern Guilford Middle School\, 616 Simpson-Calhoun Rd\, Greensboro\, NC\, 27455
CATEGORIES:Orchestra,Western Region
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260215
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260216
DTSTAMP:20260603T185657
CREATED:20251222T163628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T163628Z
UID:21698-1771113600-1771199999@www.ncmea.net
SUMMARY:High School Chorus - All-Western Registration Deadline
DESCRIPTION:HS ChorusAll-Western Final Registration Deadline
URL:https://www.ncmea.net/event/high-school-chorus-all-western-registration-deadline/
CATEGORIES:High School Choral
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260214
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260216
DTSTAMP:20260603T185657
CREATED:20251222T163437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T163437Z
UID:21696-1771027200-1771199999@www.ncmea.net
SUMMARY:High School Chorus - All-Eastern Regional Chorus
DESCRIPTION:HS ChorusAll-Eastern Regional Chorus
URL:https://www.ncmea.net/event/high-school-chorus-all-eastern-regional-chorus/
CATEGORIES:High School Choral
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260213
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260215
DTSTAMP:20260603T185657
CREATED:20251222T162616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T162822Z
UID:21690-1770940800-1771113599@www.ncmea.net
SUMMARY:West Region Jazz Clinic
DESCRIPTION:West Region Jazz Clinic\nAsheville High School\n419 McDowell Street\nAsheville\, NC  28803
URL:https://www.ncmea.net/event/west-region-jazz-clinic/
LOCATION:Asheville High School\, 419 McDowell Street\, Asheville\, NC\, 28803\, United States
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Western Region
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260212
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260213
DTSTAMP:20260603T185657
CREATED:20260209T163702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T163702Z
UID:22076-1770854400-1770940799@www.ncmea.net
SUMMARY:Polls Closing for NAfME Elections
DESCRIPTION:NAfME Members\,  \nThis is the last day to cast your vote. \nMeet the candidates here for 2026–2028 NAfME National President-Elect\, for 2026–2028 North Central Division\, Southern Division\, and Western Division President-Elect\, and 2026–2027 NAfME Eastern Division President-Elect.  \nCast your vote today. \n\nhttps://nafme.org/about/nafme-elections/
URL:https://www.ncmea.net/event/polls-closing-for-nafme-elections/
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.ncmea.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/NAfME-elections.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260207
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260208
DTSTAMP:20260603T185657
CREATED:20260202T172738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T172929Z
UID:22026-1770422400-1770508799@www.ncmea.net
SUMMARY:Free Music Production Day at UNCW
DESCRIPTION:Join us on February 7 for a hands-on music production experience designed for NCMEA music teachers and their students. \n✔️ Open to students and educators\n✔️ Hosted at UNC Wilmington\n✔️ Totally FREE  \n📌 Registration info: Free Music Production Day at UNCW. \n \n#NCMEA #NCMusicEducators #MusicProduction #MusicTechnology #MusicTeacherLife #ArtsEducation #UNCW #NCMusic #StudentOpportunities
URL:https://www.ncmea.net/event/free-music-production-day-at-uncw/
LOCATION:UNC Wilmington\, 601 S. College Road\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28403
CATEGORIES:Popular Music
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260202
DTSTAMP:20260603T185657
CREATED:20251222T163234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T163234Z
UID:21693-1769904000-1769990399@www.ncmea.net
SUMMARY:High School Chorus - MPA Registration Deadline
DESCRIPTION:HS Chorus\nMPA Registration Deadline
URL:https://www.ncmea.net/event/high-school-chorus-mpa-registration-deadline/
CATEGORIES:High School Choral
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260128
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260129
DTSTAMP:20260603T185657
CREATED:20251222T160741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T160741Z
UID:21679-1769558400-1769644799@www.ncmea.net
SUMMARY:West Region Orchestra Solo & Small Ensemble
DESCRIPTION:West Region Orchestra Solo & Small Ensemble\nHugh M. Cummings High School\n2200 N Mebane St.\nBurlington\, NC 27217
URL:https://www.ncmea.net/event/west-region-orchestra-solo-small-ensemble/
LOCATION:Hugh M. Cummings High School\, 2200 N Mebane St.\, Burlington\, NC\, 27217
CATEGORIES:Orchestra,Western Region
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260123
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260125
DTSTAMP:20260603T185657
CREATED:20251222T161613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T161613Z
UID:21686-1769126400-1769299199@www.ncmea.net
SUMMARY:East Central High School Band Clinic
DESCRIPTION:East Central High School Clinic\nNC State University\nPrice Music Center\n2620 Cates Ave.\nCampus Box 7311\nRaleigh\, NC 27695-7311
URL:https://www.ncmea.net/event/east-central-high-school-band-clinic/
LOCATION:NC State University\, 2620 Cates Avenue\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27606\, United States
CATEGORIES:Band
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260123
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260125
DTSTAMP:20260603T185657
CREATED:20251222T161220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T161220Z
UID:21684-1769126400-1769299199@www.ncmea.net
SUMMARY:East Central Middle School Band Clinic
DESCRIPTION:East Central Middle School Clinic\nMeredith College\n3800 Hillsborough Street \nRaleigh\, NC 27607-5298
URL:https://www.ncmea.net/event/east-central-middle-school-band-clinic/
LOCATION:Meredith College\, 3800 Hillsborough St\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27607
CATEGORIES:Band
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260117
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260118
DTSTAMP:20260603T185657
CREATED:20251222T155857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T155932Z
UID:21676-1768608000-1768694399@www.ncmea.net
SUMMARY:West Region Orchestra Auditions
DESCRIPTION:West Region Orchestra Auditions\nHough High School\n12420 Bailey Rd\nCornelius\, NC 28078
URL:https://www.ncmea.net/event/west-region-orchestra-auditions/
LOCATION:Hough High School\, 12420 Bailey Road\, Cornelius\, NC\, 28031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Orchestra,Western Region
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260116
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260118
DTSTAMP:20260603T185657
CREATED:20251222T155512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T155512Z
UID:21674-1768521600-1768694399@www.ncmea.net
SUMMARY:Central Region Jazz Clinic
DESCRIPTION:Central Region Jazz Clinic\nPanther Creek High School\n6770 McCrimmon Parkway \nCary NC 27519
URL:https://www.ncmea.net/event/central-region-jazz-clinic-2/
LOCATION:Panther Creek High School\, 6770 McCrimmon Pkwy\, Cary\, NC\, 27519
CATEGORIES:Central Region,Jazz
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260115
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260116
DTSTAMP:20260603T185657
CREATED:20251222T162028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T162028Z
UID:21688-1768435200-1768521599@www.ncmea.net
SUMMARY:High School Chorus - All-Eastern Final Registration Deadline
DESCRIPTION:All-Eastern Final Registration Deadline
URL:https://www.ncmea.net/event/high-school-chorus-all-eastern-final-registration-deadline/
CATEGORIES:High School Choral
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260110
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260111
DTSTAMP:20260603T185657
CREATED:20251222T155105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T160006Z
UID:21672-1768003200-1768089599@www.ncmea.net
SUMMARY:East Region Orchestra Auditions
DESCRIPTION:East Region Orchestra Auditions\nGray’s Creek High School\nHope Mills\, NC
URL:https://www.ncmea.net/event/ero-auditions/
LOCATION:Gray’s Creek High School\, 5301 Celebration Dr.\, Hope Mills\, NC\, 28348
CATEGORIES:Eastern Region,Orchestra
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251202
DTSTAMP:20260603T185657
CREATED:20251119T145553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T145553Z
UID:21572-1764547200-1764633599@www.ncmea.net
SUMMARY:DEADLINE - Journal Updates - Winter 2026
DESCRIPTION:Section updates usually focus on award winners\, so the 800 word limit doesn’t apply. If you are sharing Teacher of the Year\, etc.\, please try to get head shots of them to include. \nDistrict Presidents: We’re going to try something new. Instead of assigning each District a specific journal to send their updates in\, you’re all welcomed to send a few sentences updating us on great things happening in your area in each journal. This does not have to be long! (In the past\, each district gave half a page of updates.) We’re hoping this format will be easy for you to share events in a more timely manner than once a year. \nPlease reach out to Kim with any questions. \nKim Justen\nEditor\nNC Music Educator\njournal_editor@ncmea.net
URL:https://www.ncmea.net/event/deadline-journal-updates-winter-2026/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251110
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251111
DTSTAMP:20260603T185657
CREATED:20250611T193824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T151005Z
UID:20720-1762732800-1762819199@www.ncmea.net
SUMMARY:Young Professionals Symposium
DESCRIPTION:A One Day Symposium for High School Students Interested in the Music Education ProfessionMonday\, November 10\, 2025\nThe Young Professionals Symposium has a history of providing high school music students interested in Music Education specifically tailored sessions and experiences. \nParticipants for the Young Professionals Symposium will begin their day learning about their leadership style and how to advocate for music education. Young Professional students will then participate in specific sessions catered towards entering the music education profession\, including a conducting seminar\, interview tips and tricks from various NC music education professors\, and mock interviews with NC Music Education College Professors!
URL:https://www.ncmea.net/event/young-professionals-symposium/
LOCATION:Benton Convention Center\, 301 W Fifth St\, Winston-Salem\, NC\, 27101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Higher Education,NCMEA Conference,Professional Development,Teacher Education
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.ncmea.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/CH-YPS.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251109
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251111
DTSTAMP:20260603T185657
CREATED:20250611T192117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T150411Z
UID:20712-1762646400-1762819199@www.ncmea.net
SUMMARY:NC Intercollegiate Honor Band
DESCRIPTION:2025 North Carolina Intercollegiate Honor Band\nNov. 9-10\, 2025 \nWinston-Salem\, NC\nGuest Clinician: Dr. Nicholas Williams \nDirector of Bands \nUniversity of Georgia
URL:https://www.ncmea.net/event/nc-intercollegiate-honor-band-jazz-band/
LOCATION:Benton Convention Center\, 301 W Fifth St\, Winston-Salem\, NC\, 27101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Band,Collegiate,Jazz,Professional Development
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.ncmea.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Intercollegiate-Honor-Band-25.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251108
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251112
DTSTAMP:20260603T185657
CREATED:20250910T184559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T150756Z
UID:21179-1762560000-1762905599@www.ncmea.net
SUMMARY:Singer/Songwriter and Music Production Showcase 2025
DESCRIPTION:The North Carolina Music Educators 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 25\, 2025.\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 25\, 2025. 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.
URL:https://www.ncmea.net/event/singer-songwriter-and-music-production-showcase-2025/
LOCATION:Benton Convention Center\, 301 W Fifth St\, Winston-Salem\, NC\, 27101\, United States
CATEGORIES:NCMEA Conference,Popular Music,Professional Development
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.ncmea.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/NCMEA-Showcase-Social-Media-Image.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251108
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251112
DTSTAMP:20260603T185657
CREATED:20250611T191605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T192520Z
UID:20710-1762560000-1762905599@www.ncmea.net
SUMMARY:Professional Development Conference
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.ncmea.net/event/professional-development-conference/
LOCATION:Benton Convention Center\, 301 W Fifth St\, Winston-Salem\, NC\, 27101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Professional Development
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.ncmea.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Conf-25-logo-square.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251108
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251109
DTSTAMP:20260603T185657
CREATED:20250811T220111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T220129Z
UID:20930-1762560000-1762646399@www.ncmea.net
SUMMARY:Popular Music Pre-Conference Workshops
DESCRIPTION:The Popular Music Education Committee will be hosting two pre-conference workshops that are FREE for NCMEA conference attendees.  \nModern Band 101 – November 8\, 9am-12pm \nHip-Hop Pedagogy – November 8\, 1pm-4pm \nTeachers may either register to attend one or both workshops. We highly encourage you to do both sessions if your schedule allows. There will be many hands-on activities and opportunities for creative music making that can be applied in your classrooms!  \nCEUs will be available for participants who complete the workshops. Both sessions will take place in the Gaines Ballroom within the Benton Convention Center (downtown Winston-Salem).  \nThe deadline to submit is October 20th\, 2025. Notification of acceptance will be October 30th\, 2025.  \nRegistration:  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeLIjPTlgqZo7gNgQsfxWgGgdn2yNjnQYwOIATPubDCmsx6ZQ/viewform  \n#ncmea #nafme #puttingthepiecestogether #musiced #musiceducation #musicadvocacy #DEIA
URL:https://www.ncmea.net/event/popular-music-pre-conference-workshops/
LOCATION:Benton Convention Center\, 301 W Fifth St\, Winston-Salem\, NC\, 27101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Popular Music
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.ncmea.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Conference-Workshops-Flyer.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T170000
DTSTAMP:20260603T185657
CREATED:20250916T183622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T183622Z
UID:21299-1761325200-1761325200@www.ncmea.net
SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Chapter of Excellence Nominations
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.  \nChapters of all sizes are encouraged to apply. The filing deadline is 5:00 PM Friday\, October 24\, 2025. Recipients are recognized during the Collegiate Business meeting on Sunday\, November 9\, at 4:00 PM.  \nFor more details and submission form visit: \n Chapter of Excellence Nomination Form   \n \n@cnafme @collegiatencmea @ncmea @nafme #NAfMECollegiate #beyondthenotes #shapingourfuture #musiced #musiceducation #musicadvocacy #deia
URL:https://www.ncmea.net/event/deadline-chapter-of-excellence-nominations/
CATEGORIES:Awards,Collegiate
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.ncmea.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Collegiate-chapter-excellence.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T170000
DTSTAMP:20260603T185657
CREATED:20250915T162406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T175017Z
UID:21256-1761325200-1761325200@www.ncmea.net
SUMMARY:DEADLINE: 2025-26 Collegiate State Executive Board Application for Office
DESCRIPTION:2025 elections for the 2025-26 Collegiate NCMEA/NAfME State Offices will be held during the NCMEA conference at the Collegiate Business meeting on Sunday\, November 9\, 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* (pending approval via majority vote of chapters by 9/28/25). 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. \nCompleted applications consist of: \n\na completed application form submitted with checkbox verifying support of the chapter advisor and/or department chair for the nomination\,\na brief statement describing the candidate’s strengths and interest in the desired position and commitment to serving NCMEA in this capacity. \n\nNominations are submitted via this online form. Applications must be received no later than 5 PM Friday\, October 24\, 2025. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
URL:https://www.ncmea.net/event/2025-26-collegiate-state-executive-board-application-for-office/
CATEGORIES:Collegiate
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251020
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251021
DTSTAMP:20260603T185657
CREATED:20250904T220441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T220546Z
UID:21102-1760918400-1761004799@www.ncmea.net
SUMMARY:DEADLINE for Popular Music Pre-Conference Workshops
DESCRIPTION:The Popular Music Education Committee will be hosting two pre-conference workshops that are FREE for NCMEA conference attendees.  \nModern Band 101 – November 8\, 9am-12pm \nHip-Hop Pedagogy – November 8\, 1pm-4pm \nTeachers may either register to attend one or both workshops. We highly encourage you to do both sessions if your schedule allows. There will be many hands-on activities and opportunities for creative music making that can be applied in your classrooms!  \nCEUs will be available for participants who complete the workshops. Both sessions will take place in the Gaines Ballroom within the Benton Convention Center (downtown Winston-Salem).  \nThe deadline to submit is October 20th\, 2025. Notification of acceptance will be October 30th\, 2025.  \nRegistration:  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeLIjPTlgqZo7gNgQsfxWgGgdn2yNjnQYwOIATPubDCmsx6ZQ/viewform
URL:https://www.ncmea.net/event/deadline-for-popular-music-pre-conference-workshops/
CATEGORIES:Popular Music,Professional Development
ORGANIZER;CN="Jonathan Kladder":MAILTO:kadderj@uncw.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T120000
DTSTAMP:20260603T185657
CREATED:20250912T153843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T154142Z
UID:21226-1760781600-1760788800@www.ncmea.net
SUMMARY:Webinar - Shaping Behavior with "ABC" and "STOP" Techniques - Part 2
DESCRIPTION:Shaping Behavior with “ABC” and “STOP” Techniques – Part 2\nOctober 4\, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM\nPresenter: Dr. Elaine Bernstorf \nFall brings opportunities to reframe our teaching approaches. It also brings new students and their personal learning behaviors. Even students we have taught for years change and have challenges as they mature\, or don’t. By October all students shape their personal dynamics within a group.  \nPart 1 (Oct 4)\, THE PREVIOUS WEBINAR\, explored common music classroom behaviors\, including disruptions\, as we use an ABC analysis model to explore behavior functions for difficult or disruptive behaviors.  \nPart 2 (Oct 18)\, THIS WEBINAR\, uses the STOP principle (an intervention designed by occupational therapists) to shape student behaviors and inform teacher planning using executive function decisions to support success. References and suggested resources will be included. \nElaine Bernstorf is Professor of Music Education at Wichita State University. With degrees in Special Music Education and a PhD in Communicative Disorders and Sciences\, her specializations include elementary music\, special music education\, and speech pathology (voice\, fluency\, autism and child language)\, literacy development\, and curriculum development. She co-authored The Music and Literacy Connection (2004\, 2014\, in press). She has published several book chapters\, presented and served internationally and nationally including ISME\, ISAME\, NAfME\, OAKE\, ECMMA\, Arts Education Partnership and the Leadership Network for Arts Education & Special Needs. In 2017\, she was inducted in the Kansas Music Educators Association Hall of Fame. \nDr. Elaine Bernstorf\nWichita State University\, Wichita KS \n@ncmea @nafme #beyondthenotes #shapingourfuture #musiceducation #musicadvocacy #ivfme #deia
URL:https://www.ncmea.net/event/21226/
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,IVfME,Professional Development,Teacher Education
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.ncmea.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/IVfME-Oct-18-part-2.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251018
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251019
DTSTAMP:20260603T185657
CREATED:20250611T194352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T194514Z
UID:20722-1760745600-1760831999@www.ncmea.net
SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Early Bird Rate for Conference Registration
DESCRIPTION:  \n\n\n2025 Registration Rates\n\n\n\n\n\nMembershipStatus\nEarlythrough Oct 18\nRegular/OnsiteOct 19 – Nov 10\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.
URL:https://www.ncmea.net/event/deadline-early-bird-rate-for-conference-registration/
LOCATION:Benton Convention Center\, 301 W Fifth St\, Winston-Salem\, NC\, 27101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T120000
DTSTAMP:20260603T185657
CREATED:20250912T154817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T154931Z
UID:21232-1760176800-1760184000@www.ncmea.net
SUMMARY:Webinar - Lift Every Voice: Building Authentic & Inclusive Classrooms
DESCRIPTION:Lift Every Voice: Building Authentic & Inclusive Classrooms\nOctober 4\, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM\nPresenter: Dr. Elaine Bernstorf \nDr. Preston Wilson\, Director of the Fisk Jubilee Singers\, leads an interactive workshop that equips educators with strategies to create inclusive classrooms\, where all students feel valued and supported. Participants will explore approaches to integrating diverse cultural perspectives\, addressing accessibility\, and fostering an environment of respect and creativity.  \nIn June of 2021\, Dr. Wilson graduated from the University of Missouri (Columbia)\, obtaining a PhD in Music Education. He successfully defended his dissertation entitled\, Successful Urban Elementary Music Educator: A Phenomenological Investigation; which focuses on the lived experiences of urban music teachers in elementary schools. His research agenda also includes race relations in music and practical application of diversity\, equity\, and inclusion. Upson graduation\, Dr. Wilson served as the Assistant Professor of Music Education at Westminster Choir College of Rider University in Lawrenceville\, NJ from 2021-2024\, before returning to his alma mater.  \nDr. Wilson is the Chair of Diversity Initiatives for TN-ACDA\, a member of Steering Committee for the Tennessee Performing Arts Center\, and on the Board of Directors for the Nashville African American Wind Symphony\, Inc. He also is a proud member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity\, Inc.\, Phi Mu Alpha Music Fraternity\, Inc.\, Pi Kappa Lambda\, American Choral Directors’ Association (ACDA)\, National Association for Music Education (NAfME)\, and College Music Society (CMS).  \nDr. Preston Wilson\nFisk University\, Nashville TN \n@ncmea @nafme #beyondthenotes #shapingourfuture #musiceducation #musicadvocacy #ivfme #deia
URL:https://www.ncmea.net/event/webinar-lift-every-voice-building-authentic-inclusive-classrooms/
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,IVfME,Professional Development,Teacher Education
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.ncmea.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/IVfME-Oct-25_3.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251010T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251010T170000
DTSTAMP:20260603T185657
CREATED:20250611T193510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T224110Z
UID:20718-1760115600-1760115600@www.ncmea.net
SUMMARY:Application Deadline for Collegiate Conference Scholarships
DESCRIPTION:NCMEA’s 2025 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 9th at 5:30 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. Please visit https://nafme.org/join-renew/ to join or renew your membership before submitting your application.
URL:https://www.ncmea.net/event/application-deadline-for-collegiate-conference-scholarships/
CATEGORIES:Collegiate,Professional Development,Scholarships
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.ncmea.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Collegiate-Conf.-Scholarships2.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T120000
DTSTAMP:20260603T185657
CREATED:20250912T153051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T153159Z
UID:21222-1759572000-1759579200@www.ncmea.net
SUMMARY:Webinar - Shaping Behavior with "ABC" and "STOP" Techniques - Part 1
DESCRIPTION:Shaping Behavior with “ABC” and “STOP” Techniques – Part 1\nOctober 4\, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM\nPresenter: Dr. Elaine Bernstorf \nFall brings opportunities to reframe our teaching approaches. It also brings new students and their personal learning behaviors. Even students we have taught for years change and have challenges as they mature\, or don’t. By October all students shape their personal dynamics within a group.  \nPart 1 (Oct 4)\, THIS WEBINAR\, explores common music classroom behaviors\, including disruptions\, as we use an ABC analysis model to explore behavior functions for difficult or disruptive behaviors.  \nPart 2 (Oct 18)\, BELOW\, uses the STOP principle (an intervention designed by occupational therapists) to shape student behaviors and inform teacher planning using executive function decisions to support success. References and suggested resources will be included. \nElaine Bernstorf is Professor of Music Education at Wichita State University. With degrees in Special Music Education and a PhD in Communicative Disorders and Sciences\, her specializations include elementary music\, special music education\, and speech pathology (voice\, fluency\, autism and child language)\, literacy development\, and curriculum development. She co-authored The Music and Literacy Connection (2004\, 2014\, in press). She has published several book chapters\, presented and served internationally and nationally including ISME\, ISAME\, NAfME\, OAKE\, ECMMA\, Arts Education Partnership and the Leadership Network for Arts Education & Special Needs. In 2017\, she was inducted in the Kansas Music Educators Association Hall of Fame. \nDr. Elaine Bernstorf\nWichita State University\, Wichita KS \n@ncmea @nafme #beyondthenotes #shapingourfuture #musiceducation #musicadvocacy #ivfme #deia
URL:https://www.ncmea.net/event/webinar-shaping-behavior-with-abc-and-stop-techniques-part-1/
CATEGORIES:IVfME,Professional Development,Teacher Education
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.ncmea.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/IVfME-Oct-18-part-1.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251001
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251002
DTSTAMP:20260603T185657
CREATED:20250816T182309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250816T182358Z
UID:20960-1759276800-1759363199@www.ncmea.net
SUMMARY:Application Deadline for First-Time Conference Scholarships
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. \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\nAPPLICATION FORM 
URL:https://www.ncmea.net/event/application-deadline-for-first-time-conference-scholarships/
LOCATION:Benton Convention Center\, 301 W Fifth St\, Winston-Salem\, NC\, 27101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grants,Professional Development,Scholarships
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.ncmea.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Conf.-Scholarships.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T120000
DTSTAMP:20260603T185657
CREATED:20250806T221003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250806T221003Z
UID:20898-1757757600-1757764800@www.ncmea.net
SUMMARY:FREE - NCMEA Leadership Academy
DESCRIPTION:Ready to take your passion for music education to the next level? \nJoin us for a FREE Virtual Leadership Workshop designed for North Carolina music educators who want to get more involved with NCMEA. Your presenters are Connie McKoy\, Maribeth Yoder-White and Jazzmone Sutton. \nSaturday\, Sept 13
\n10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
\nHosted online – come as you are! \nWhether you’re interested in leadership\, advocacy\, or community-building\, this session will help you discover the many ways to serve and grow within NCMEA. \nFree to attend – register now!
 \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/nUDC6QpqQ3ivaoUcj3jEtA \nLet’s shape the future of music education—together.  \n#NCMEA #MusicEducation #LeadershipWorkshop #MusicTeachers #NCMusicEd #GrowWithNCMEA #beyondthenotes #shapingourfuture #nafme #musiced #musiceducation #musicadvocacy #deia
URL:https://www.ncmea.net/event/free-ncmea-leadership-academy/
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Professional Development
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.ncmea.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Leadership-Academy-3.png
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR