6th Biennial FAME Conference

  • 6th Biennial FAME Conference, Chicago Hilton, Oak Lawn

    Every two years, the FAME Community gathers for a weekend of tuneful, beatful, and artful celebration with teachers and clinicians from around the world. Attendees will enjoy essential professional development opportunities in First Steps in Music and Conversational Solfege and related topics. Learn from successful FAME teachers, share ideas, network with like-minded professionals, and reinforce why the Feierabend Approach is so important to the world of music education. Connect with colleagues and make new friends as we build community together through making music, learning, and sharing. Join us for an unforgettable weekend!

  • Dates/Times

    July 17, 5:00 pm -- July 19, 1:00 pm (Central Time Zone) Pre-conference dates, July 16 and 17. See pre-conference options below. Lodging: The conference hotel is the Chicago Hilton in Oak Lawn. Visit https://bit.ly/3MU6T7g for conference rates. Use link provided, no code needed.

  • Paying by School Purchase Order?

    Please send PO to executive-director@feierabendmusic.org BEFORE filling out this form. Once the PO has been received, a code will be issued to complete registration. Additional details can be found at https://bit.ly/3MUh0ZK

  • Conference Registration

    Please register for the conference by filling out the form below.

  • Early Registration is available NOW!

    Prices change July 1, 2026. Register TODAY!
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                  Pre-Conference Options
                  THURSDAY 7/16 AM Pre-Conference Session: Conversational Solfege and Orff Schulwerk Product Image
                  THURSDAY 7/16 AM Pre-Conference Session: Conversational Solfege and Orff SchulwerkThursday, July 16 9:00am -- 12:00pm
                  $100
                    
                  THURSDAY 7/16 PM Pre-Conference Session: First Steps in Music with Infants and Toddlers with Connie Greenwood and Bron Lawson Product Image
                  THURSDAY 7/16 PM Pre-Conference Session: First Steps in Music with Infants and Toddlers with Connie Greenwood and Bron LawsonThursday, July 16 1:00pm -- 4:00pm
                  $100
                    
                  FRIDAY 7/17 AM Pre-Conference Session: Movement Exploration with Jane Kahan Product Image
                  FRIDAY 7/17 AM Pre-Conference Session: Movement Exploration with Jane KahanFriday, July 17 9:00am -- 12:00pm
                  $100
                    
                  FRIDAY 7/17 PM Pre-Conference Session: Creating a Move It! with Peggy Lyman Hayes Product Image
                  FRIDAY 7/17 PM Pre-Conference Session: Creating a Move It! with Peggy Lyman HayesFriday, July 17 1:00pm -- 4:00pm
                  $100
                    
                  FRIDAY 7/17 AM Pre-Conference Session: 3-Hour Intro to First Steps in Music with John Crever Product Image
                  FRIDAY 7/17 AM Pre-Conference Session: 3-Hour Intro to First Steps in Music with John CreverFriday, July 17 9:00am -- 12:00pm
                  $100
                    
                  FRIDAY 7/17 PM Pre-Conference Session: 3-Hour Intro to Conversational Solfege with John Crever Product Image
                  FRIDAY 7/17 PM Pre-Conference Session: 3-Hour Intro to Conversational Solfege with John CreverFriday, July 17 1:00pm -- 4:00pm
                  $100
                    
                  FRIDAY 7/17 PM Pre-Conference Session: Global Music with Colleen Casey-Nelson 2 Product Image
                  FRIDAY 7/17 PM Pre-Conference Session: Global Music with Colleen Casey-Nelson 2Friday, July 17 1:00pm -- 4:00pm
                  $100
                    
                  FRIDAY 7/17 AM Pre-Conference Session: First Steps in Music and Orff Schulwerk Product Image
                  FRIDAY 7/17 AM Pre-Conference Session: First Steps in Music and Orff SchulwerkFriday, July 17 9:00am -- 12:00pm
                  $100
                    
                  Conference Registration
                  FAME MEMBER Early RegistrationIncludes main conference, Strawberry Social, Saturday Boxed Lunch, and Saturday Dinner Banquet
                  $275
                    
                  FAME NON-MEMBER Early Registration Includes main conference, Strawberry Social, Saturday Boxed Lunch, and Saturday Dinner Banquet. Includes one-year FAME Membership
                  $345
                    
                  STUDENT Early RegistrationIncludes full conference, Strawberry Social, Saturday Boxed Lunch, and Saturday Dinner Banquet. Please show student ID when checking in on-site.
                  $100
                    
                  PRESENTER RegistrationSpecial rate for invited FAME presenters. Includes full conference, Strawberry Social, Saturday Boxed Lunch, and Saturday Dinner Banquet
                  $100
                    
                  Spouse/Guest RegistrationSpecial rate for special guests of FAME Conference Attendees. Includes Strawberry Social, Saturday Boxed Lunch, and Saturday Dinner Banquet
                  $100
                    
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                • Refund Policy: Refunds up to 7 days before event. A fee of up to $25 may apply.

                  All School Purchase Orders are due 30 days from receipt.

                  FAME accepts purchase order payments electronically or at check-in. Checks can also be mailed to: FAME, Attn: Tom Hawley, 7343 S Mason Ave, Chicago, IL 60638

                  Questions? Executive-director@feierabendmusic.org

                   
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