CONFERENCE REGISTRATION IS OPEN!!!!
Active Members (current teachers who are current NAfME members)
EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT PRICE
WITH MEAL VOUCHER: $135.00
NO MEAL VOUCHER: $95.00
Retirees, College Students, First-Year Teachers (current NAfME members)
EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT PRICE
WITH MEAL VOUCHER: $65.00
NO MEAL VOUCHER: $25.00
Non-Members (those without current active NAfME status)
EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT PRICE
WITH MEAL VOUCHER: $215.00
NO MEAL VOUCHER: $175.00
VMEA Conference Schedule
The 2026 VMEA Conference Schedule will be updated here in early October.
Wondering what our schedule looks like....here is our 2025 schedule for context!
2026 VMEA Performing Ensembles
Congratulations to the following ensembles and directors who have been selected to perform at the 2026 VMEA Professional Development Conference:
Butts Road Intermediate Orff Ensemble
Charlottesville High School String Ensemble
George Mason University Wind Symphony
H.W. Longfellow Middle School Symphonic Band
Harmony Middle School 8th Grade Guitar Ensemble
Hayfield Secondary School Chamber Orchestra
Hidden Valley High School Chorale
Independence Middle School Percussion Ensemble
Kilmer Middle School Symphonic Orchestra
Langley High School Madrigals
Louisa County Middle School Jazz Ensemble
Osbourn High School BellaVoce Advanced Treble Choir
Rachel Carson Middle School Symphonic Band
St. Christopher's School Lower School Choir
Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology Symphonic Wind Ensemble
Twain Middle School Chamber Orchestra
Virginia Commonwealth University Commonwealth Singers
Virginia Commonwealth University Percussion Ensemble
Virginia State University Concert Choir
Virginia State University Wind Symphony
Virginia Tech Philharmonic STrings
West Potomac High School Period 1 Concert Band
Willard Middle School Advanced Treble Choir
2026 VMEA Exhibitor List
Thanks to the following exhibitors who will be joining us to serve the membership at the 2026 VMEA Conference
American Band
American Drum
American String Teachers Association
Big Sky Fundraising
Bob Rogers Travel
Bornoff Foundation for the Advancement of String Education (FASE, Inc.)
Bridgewater College
CCIS | Discover Student Travel
Christopher Newport University - Music
Conn Selmer
CutTime
Day Violins LLC
DeMoulin Brothers & Company
Disney Imagination Campus
Eastern Mennonite University
Eastman Music Company
Forte Athletics
Four Seasons Tours
Fruhauf Uniforms
Fundraising Key
G2 Performance
George Mason University
Germantown Violin Company
GIA Publications
Grove City College
Guardian Travel Group
InstaRaise
J.W. Pepper
James Madison University
Jamie Hansen Art
JodyJazz/Rousseau/Chedeville
Kaleidoscope Adventures
Kauffman Travel Services
KBI MUSIC SHOPPE
Kings Dominion
Leading Edge Fundraising
Liberty University School of Music
LIPPO'S MUSIC MART
Longwood University
Maddy's Reeds
Microphonic Designs LLC
Moe-Bleichner Music Distribution
Mosley Music
Music & Arts
Music and the Brain-Building for the Arts
Music In The Parks - EPN Travel Services
Musical Gifts and Treasures
MusicFirst
Neighborhood Promotions
New England Music Camp
Northern Virginia Community College
Old Dominion University
OpenMarch
Pereira 3D Custom Woodwinds
Philp Marching FX
Potomac Music
QuaverEd
Radford University
Randolph-Macon College
Regent University
Richmond Symphony/Richmond Symphony School of Music
Roanoke College
Shenandoah University
Stanbury Uniforms, LLC
SUPER HOLIDAY TOUR
Sweetwater Soun
The Musical Source
The Tuba Exchange
The Tuba Lair / Wessex
The University of Virginia's College at Wise
U.S. Army Bands Recruiting
Ultimate Drill Book
United States Marine Corps
University of Mary Washington Art and Music
University of Virginia Department Of Music
UR Tours and Events, INC
Virginia Diner
Virginia Guitar Directors Association
Virginia Lottery
Virginia Opera Association
Virginia State University
Virginia Summer Residential Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities
Virginia Tech
West Music Co.
World Culture in Context
WHY SHOULD YOU ATTEND?
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Refreshes and enhances teaching skills.
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Serves as an opportunity for quality professional development.
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Provides information and training on the latest research and trends in music education.
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Reviews the latest developments in music technology.
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Affords networking opportunities with fellow music teachers from across the Commonwealth.
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Provides clinics and workshops presented by master teachers and leaders from across the United States.
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Provides opportunity to visit with music industry professionals and discuss the latest in curriculum materials for use in the classroom.
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Presents outstanding performing groups conducted by fellow teachers.
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Provides opportunity for meaningful and relevant recertification points.
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Provides new thoughts and ideas to be used in the classroom immediately.
Richmond Information
The City of Richmond is excited to host our VMEA Annual Professional Development Conference.
Explore the links below to make your experience in Richmond even more positive!!
