2024 GMEA Conference Session Application

Deadline: May 14, 2024
LOCATION: The Classic Center in Athens, GA
CONFERENCE DATES: January 30 - February 1, 2025
Questions about this application? Please contact Laura Webb.

All presenters who are members of the music education community and teach and/or reside in Georgia must be current GMEA/NAfME members at the time of application. All applicants are required to submit a photo and a short bio (not to exceed 260 words). If your session is selected, the photo and bio will be published in the Georgia Music News, the online Conference Schedule and Printed Conference Program. Images must be a minimum of 300 dpi resolution. Bios will not be proofread. Photos and bios will be published as received.

*The application for Research Posters and Session Proposals will be available in late July/early August. The deadline for both Sessions and Poster Presentations will be September 24, 2024. The application for can be found here.

All applicants are required to submit a photo and a short bio (not to exceed 260 words) with this application to be used in the Georgia Music News and the conference program. Images must be a minimum of 300 dpi resolution. Bios will not be proofread. Photos and bios will be used in publication as received.

Preferred Title *

Presenter's Name*

(As you wish it to appear in the conference program)

School or Company*

Email*

example@example.com

Phone Number*

State*

All presenters who are members of the music education community and teach and/or reside in Georgia must be current GMEA/NAfME members at the time of application. Please enter your NAfME ID and expiration date. Click here to join or renew.

NAfME ID#

Membership Expiration

MonthDayYear

Presenter's Photo*

Upload a File

(Please label file as presenter's name)

Presenter's Bio*

0/260

If you have presented at the GMEA In-Service Conference since 2019, please list the year(s) and session title(s):

0/260

Is there a second presenter?*

YesNo

Preferred Title *

Presenter's Name*

School or Company*

Email*

example@example.com

Phone Number*

State*

All presenters who are members of the music education community and teach and/or reside in Georgia must be current GMEA/NAfME members at the time of application. Please enter your NAfME ID and expiration date. Click here to join or renew.

NAfME ID #

Membership Expiration

MonthDayYear

Presenter's Photo*

Upload a File

(Please label file as presenter's name)

Presenter's Bio*

0/260

If you have presented at the GMEA In-Service Conference since 2019, please list the year(s) and session title(s):

0/260

Is there a third presenter?*

YesNo

Preferred Title *

Presenter's Name*

School or Company*

Email*

example@example.com

Phone Number*

State*

All presenters who are members of the music education community and teach and/or reside in Georgia must be current GMEA/NAfME members at the time of application. Please enter your NAfME ID and expiration date. Click here to join or renew.

NAfME ID#

Membership Expiration

MonthDayYear

Presenter's Photo*

Upload a File

(Please label file as presenter's name)

Presenter's Bio*

0/260

If you have presented at the GMEA In-Service Conference since 2019, please list the year(s) and session title(s):

0/260

Is there a fourth presenter?*

YesNo

Preferred Title *

Presenter's Name*

School or Company*

Email*

example@example.com

Phone Number*

State*

All presenters who are members of the music education community and teach and/or reside in Georgia must be current GMEA/NAfME members at the time of application. Please enter your NAfME ID and expiration date. Click here to join or renew.

NAfME ID#

Membership Expiration

MonthDayYear

Presenter's Photo*

Upload a File

(Please label file as presenter's name)

Presenter's Bio*

0/260

If you have presented at the GMEA In-Service Conference since 2019, please list the year(s) and session title(s):

0/260

Is there a fifth presenter?*

YesNo

Preferred Title *

Presenter's Name*

School or Company*

Email*

example@example.com

Phone Number*

State*

All presenters who are members of the music education community and teach and/or reside in Georgia must be current GMEA/NAfME members at the time of application. Please enter your NAfME ID and expiration date. Click here to join or renew.

NAfME ID#

Membership Expiration

MonthDayYear

Presenter's Photo*

Upload a File

(Please label file as presenter's name)

Presenter's Bio*

0/260

If you have presented at the GMEA In-Service Conference since 2019, please list the year(s) and session title(s):

0/260

Session title as it is to appear in the Conference Program:*

0/15

Description of session as it is to appear in the Conference Program (50 words or less):*

0/50

Check the interest area to which this session would apply. Applications will be considered and evaluated based on the target audience, not the GMEA Division of which the presenter is a member. If you would like your session to be considered for multiple interest areas, please submit a separate application for each interest area.*

Check the teaching level(s) to which this session would apply:*

Other information you believe might be helpful in determining the pertinence and suitability of this presentation.

Are there days and/or times during which you would not be available to present this session during the conference? If so, what are they?

Session Handout:

Browse Files

(Attendees will access your handout through the GMEA Conference app)

Link to Session Resources:

(Attendees will access your link through the GMEA Conference app)

Will you be promoting a product or service during your presentation?*

YesNo

Please provide more information about the product or service you will be promoting. If you will be incorporating this product or service into your presentation, please edit your Session Description to make this clear to attendees.*

Each room in The Classic Center will be equipped with an HDMI patch at the speaker's podium. Presenters should bring their own laptops, tablets, or smartphones with the appropriate adapter for the HDMI patch at the podium. There will be sound capabilities in every room. DVD players and CD players will not be available.

Please answer the following carefully and thoroughly. These items will not be requested again and cannot be changed later. Please do not request items unless they are required for the success of the presentation.

Will this presentation require a demonstration group?*

YesNo

How many performers?*

*Demonstration groups may not exceed 20 performers. These presentations are not to be considered as performances. Those wishing to apply for a performance slot should do so using the 2025 GMEA Conference Performing Group Application.

Are music stands required?*

YesNo

How many stands?*

Is a piano required?*

YesNo

GMEA strives to bring the most current and relevant clinicians and sessions to our In-Service Conference so that our members will have valuable new knowledge and ideas to take back to their classrooms and programs. We greatly appreciate the generosity of our sponsors in helping us make these sessions a reality. Is there a company that you are affiliated with that would be willing to sponsor or co-sponsor your sessions at the GMEA Conference? Your help in making your sessions a reality is greatly appreciated.

Do you have a corporate or other sponsor that will cover all or some of the expenses associated with this presentation?*

YesNo

Sponsoring Company Name*

Contact Name*

Contact Email*

example@example.com

Contact Phone*

Do you have a co-sponsor?*

YesNo

Co-Sponsoring Company Name*

Contact Name*

Contact Email*

example@example.com

Contact Phone*

Please read the following and check the box below, signifying your understanding and acceptance of these terms and conditions. Your application cannot be submitted unless the terms and conditions are agreed to.

• All presenters who are members of the music education community and teach and/or reside in Georgia must be current GMEA/NAfME members at the time of application and at the time of the conference and will be required to register for the conference at their own expense. No honorarium or reimbursement of any conference-related expenses can be paid to GMEA members.

• Session applications will be considered through the lens of diversity, equity, inclusion, and access in music education for all students.

• Any handouts and materials used in the presentation of this session will be the responsibility of the presenter.

• GMEA cannot accept responsibility for the safety of any items belonging to the presenter, including, but not limited to, musical instruments, recordings, computers, computer projectors, printed music or other printed materials.

• Presentations cannot be videotaped or recorded without the prior written consent of GMEA and the presenter.

• The selection or rejection of clinic sessions is at the sole discretion of GMEA and its officers and employees.

• Neither GMEA nor The Classic Center can accept shipments of session materials prior to the conference.

• Presenters wishing to use computer-generated presentations must provide their own laptop and any projector connections specific to their brand of computer. All files should be accessible without the Internet. The Classic Center offers free, limited internet access, however GMEA cannot guarantee that it will accommodate the requirements of your presentation.

• GMEA cannot supply any musical instruments or other items (other than pianos, music stands, and the audio/visual equipment specified in this application). It is anticipated that electronic keyboard pianos will be utilized in most session rooms that are not designated as performance spaces.If you have any questions, please email Alan Fowler.

• GMEA reserves the right to assign room space, date, and time to sessions accepted for presentation and the right to change these times and space assignments at their discretion up to thirty days prior to the first day of the conference.

Agreement of Terms & Conditions*

I have read, understand and accept the terms and conditions of this application as stated above.

Thank you for applying to present at the GMEA Conference! Please review your information and click the "Submit" button below. You will be taken to a confirmation page and will also receive a confirmation email with a copy of your submitted application. All persons submitting applications will be notified of their acceptance or rejection no later than July 10th. Notification of the time and date for the presentation will follow no later than September 15th.

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