Active Members (current teachers who are current NAfME members)
REGISTRATION OPENS AUGUST 1
EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT PRICE $90.00
after October 15th $120.00
Retirees, College Students, First-Year Teachers (current NAfME members)
REGISTRATION OPENS AUGUST 1
EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT PRICE $25.00
after October 15th $45.00
Non-Members (those without current active NAfME status)
REGISTRATION OPENS AUGUST 1
EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT PRICE $235.00
after October 15th $250.00
Thanks to our 2025 Presenting Sponsor
2025 Conference Schedule
Scroll through the full conference schedule below!
2025 VMEA Performing Ensembles
Congratulations to the following ensembles and directors who have been selected to perform at the 2025 VMEA Professional Development Conference:
Virginia Tech Chamber Singers
Old Dominion University F. Ludwig Diehn Chorale
Prince George High School Chamber Singers
Alexandria City High School Colore Dolce
Western Branch Middle School Concert Choir
Lightridge High School Chamber Choir
Yorktown High School Chamber Orchestra
Chantilly High SchoolChamber Orchestra
Francis C. Hammond Middle School Admiral Orchestra
Moody Middle SchoolChamber Strings Orchestra
Virginia Tech Wind Ensemble
Cooper Middle School Symphonic Band
Poquoson Middle School Symphonic Band
Independence High School Select Winds
Justice High School Wind Ensemble
Virginia Commonwealth University Jazz Orchestra
Lightridge High School Percussion Ensemble
Virginia State University Percussion Ensemble
2025 VMEA Conference Exhibitor List
Aaron Shearer Foundation
Alfred Music
American Drum
Association of Concert Bands
Big Sky Fundraising
Bob Rogers Travel
Bridgewater College
CCIS
Christopher Newport University
Day Violins LLC
DeMoulin Brothers & Company
Disney
Eastern Mennonite University
Eastman Music Company
Educational Travel Adventures
Emory and Henry University
EPN Travel Services/Festivals of Music/Music In The Parks
Four Seasons Tours
Fruhauf Uniforms
G2 Performance
George Mason University
Germantown Violin Company
GIA Publications/Meredith Music
Guardian Travel Group
Hollins University
InstaRaise
Invest529
J.W. Pepper
James Madison University
Jamie Hansen Art
Kaleidoscope Adventures
Kauffman Travel Services
KBI Music Shoppe
Kings Dominion
Leading Edge Fundraising
Liberty University
Lippo's Music Mart
Longwood University
Maddy's Reeds
MakeMusic, Inc.
Moe-Bleichner Music Distribution LLC
Music & Arts
Musical Gifts and Treasures
MusicFirst
Musicplay
Neighborhood Promotions
Old Dominion University F. Ludwig Diehn School of Music
OpenMarch
Peak Group Travel / American Music Abroad
Peripole Music Inc
Potomac Music
QuaverEd
Radford University
Randolph-Macon College
Richmond Symphony/Richmond Symphony School of Music
Roanoke College
Shenandoah University
Southern Sheets
Stanbury Uniforms
SUPER HOLIDAY TOURS
Sweetwater
The Washington Chorus
Tidewater Classical Guitar
Ultimate Drill Book / Beam
United States Marine Corps
University of Mary Washington
US Army Bands Recruiting
UVA
Vertical Raise
Virginia Arts Festival / Virginia International Tattoo
Virginia Commonwealth University
Virginia Diner/Winning Edge Fundraising
Virginia Guitar Director's Association
Virginia Lottery
Virginia State University
Virginia Tech
West Music Co.
William and Mary
Zealot Interactive
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.
Norfolk Information
The City of Norfolk is excited to host our VMEA Annual Professional Development Conference.
Explore the links below to make your experience in Norfolk even more positive!!
