January 8th-11th, 2025
Tampa Convention Center
The FMEA Professional Development Conference is one of the largest music education professional development events in the United States. In addition to approximately 250 clinic sessions and concerts, it is host to 23 All-State Ensembles featuring Florida's top Band, Orchestra, Chorus, Guitar, Orff, and Popular Music students conducted by world-class conductors and teachers. It is attended by more than 10,000 people, including secondary music directors, elementary music teachers, music supervisors, college students, college music teachers, school administrators, K-12 students performing in the All-State ensembles, students and professional musicians performing with invited performing ensembles, exhibitors, and parents and family members of performing students.
Scholarships
This year, FMEA will take place from January 8-11 at the Tampa Convention Center. Hotel scholarships will be provided for the night of the 8th, 9th, and 10th. Each hotel room will have two queen beds and can house up to four people. In the event that your university would like to bring more than four people, there is an option to add another room. However, the second room will only be honored if there is extra space available. Hotel rooms will be offered on a first come, first serve basis, so please understand that there is no guarantee that your institution will receive a scholarship. In the event that your institution receives a scholarship and fails to use it without adequate communication, your eligibility for the 2026 Fall Conference Scholarship may be sacrificed. Scholarship applications are due on Friday, November 8th at 5:00 pm.
This form should only be filled out by a chapter president or chapter advisor.
This form should only be filled out by a chapter president or chapter advisor.
If you are facing financial difficulties, please reach out to Megan Robichaud ([email protected]) for assistance to ensure that everyone has equal opportunity to attend FMEA. Please note that the deadline to reach out is December 1st.
E-Board Election
Saturday, January 11th, 2025
Elections for the 2025 FL NAfME Collegiate E-Board will take place on Saturday, January 11th during FMEA at 10:00 am in room TCC 417. Elected positions will include president - elect, treasurer, secretary, parliamentarian and advocacy chair. President-elect is a two- year commitment; the first year as President-elect, and the second year as President. In order to be considered for an officer position, you must have an active membership of FMEA, an active membership in your school's collegiate chapter, and at least a 3.0 GPA. All candidates should be prepared to present a two-minute speech and answer questions from the general body. Fill out the form below to apply. Applications are due by 7pm on Friday, January 10th, 2025.
