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2025 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE

November 20-22, 2025

Norfolk Waterside Marriott Hotel

Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel

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

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2025 Conference Schedule

Scroll through the full conference schedule below!

Important Conference Information

Hotel Reservations ARE OPEN!!!

Applications for performances and sessions are now closed.  We will post performing ensembels and sessions as we move toward November!

Interested in sharing your business or organization in our Exhibit Hall??

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

Musical Source

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

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WHY SHOULD YOU ATTEND?

  • Refreshes and enhances teaching skills.

  • Serves as an opportunity for quality professional development.

  • Provides information and training on the latest research and trends in music education.

  • Reviews the latest developments in music technology.

  • Affords networking opportunities with fellow music teachers from across the Commonwealth.

  • Provides clinics and workshops presented by master teachers and leaders from across the United States.

  • Provides opportunity to visit with music industry professionals and discuss the latest in curriculum materials for use in the classroom.

  • Presents outstanding performing groups conducted by fellow teachers.

  • Provides opportunity for meaningful and relevant recertification points.

  • 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!!

QUESTIONS? CONTACT US.

Conference Payment ????    Contact Steve Turner cfo@vmea.com

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