68th Annual TMEA MEC Professional Development Session Proposal Application (2027)

68th Annual TMEA
Music Education Conference
Professional Development Session Proposal Application (2027)

Wednesday, January 13 – Saturday, January 16, 2027
Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center
Nashville, Tennessee
Special Note:

Before you begin this application you will need to provide two references (names, email addresses, and cell phone numbers) to support this interest session proposal application.

Please note that all professional development session proposal applicants that have presented at the TMEA Music Education Conference in 2025 and 2026 are not eligible to apply at this time.

The deadline to submit applications to present is Friday, May 1st, 2026

Notification for accepted sessions will be sent out by or before the end of May.

Primary Presenter Name*

First NameLast Name

Primary Presenter Job Title and Institution
e.g. Director of Bands at Music University

Primary Presenter Email Address*

Confirmation Emailexample@example.com
Primary Presenter Secondary Email Address*

Confirmation Emailexample@example.com

Primary Presenter Cell Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Primary Presenter Work Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.

Primary Presenter State Music Education Association Affiliation?*
Ex. TMEA

NoYes

Number of additional presenters?*

Additional Presenter No. 1*

First NameLast Name
Additional Presenter No. 1 Email Address*

Confirmation Emailexample@example.com
Additional Presenter No. 1 Cell Phone*
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Additional Presenter No. 1 Primary State Music Education Association Affiliation?*
Ex. TNMEA
Additional Presenter No. 2*

First NameLast Name
Additional Presenter No. 2 Email Address*

Confirmation Emailexample@example.com
Additional Presenter No. 2 Cell Phone*
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Additional Presenter No. 2 Primary State Music Education Association Affiliation?*
Ex. TNMEA
Additional Presenter No. 3*

First NameLast Name
Additional Presenter No. 3 Email Address*

Confirmation Emailexample@example.com
Additional Presenter No. 3 Cell Phone*
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Additional Presenter No. 3 Primary State Music Education Association Affiliation?*
Ex. TNMEA
Additional Presenter No. 4*

First NameLast Name
Additional Presenter No. 4 Email Address*

Confirmation Emailexample@example.com
Additional Presenter No. 4 Cell Phone*
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Additional Presenter No. 4 Primary State Music Education Association Affiliation?*
Ex. TNMEA
Additional Presenter No. 5*

First NameLast Name
Additional Presenter No. 5 Email Address*

Confirmation Emailexample@example.com
Additional Presenter No. 5 Cell Phone*
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Additional Presenter No. 5 Primary State Music Education Association Affiliation?*
Ex. TNMEA
Additional Presenter No. 6*

First NameLast Name
Additional Presenter No. 6 Email Address*

Confirmation Emailexample@example.com
Additional Presenter No. 6 Cell Phone*
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Additional Presenter No. 6 Primary State Music Education Association Affiliation?*
Ex. TNMEA
Additional Presenter No. 7*

First NameLast Name
Additional Presenter No. 7 Email Address*

Confirmation Emailexample@example.com
Additional Presenter No. 7 Cell Phone*
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Additional Presenter No. 7 Primary State Music Education Association Affiliation?*
Ex. TNMEA
Additional Presenter No. 8*

First NameLast Name
Additional Presenter No. 8 Email Address*

Confirmation Emailexample@example.com
Additional Presenter No. 8 Cell Phone*
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Additional Presenter No. 8 Primary State Music Education Association Affiliation?*
Ex. TNMEA
Additional Presenter No. 9*

First NameLast Name
Additional Presenter No. 9 Email Address*

Confirmation Emailexample@example.com
Additional Presenter No. 9 Cell Phone*
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Additional Presenter No. 9 Primary State Music Education Association Affiliation?*
Ex. TNMEA
Additional Presenter No. 10*

First NameLast Name
Additional Presenter No. 10 Email Address*

Confirmation Emailexample@example.com
Additional Presenter No. 10 Cell Phone*
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Additional Presenter No. 10 Primary State Music Education Association Affiliation?*
Ex. TNMEA

Session Title (as it should appear in the official conference program):*

Session Description for Review Panel (Please provide a detailed description of your session to the review panel. A more concise description will be requested if accepted to present):*

0/1000

Lecture with Audio/VisualPanel – Panel DiscussionMovement/Hands-On
Special Note: Due to interest session room space limitations, TMEA cannot accomodate interest sessions in which live performers are used as a demonstration group.

Please provide brief biographical information for the presenter(s). (An official bio for program will be requested if accepted):*

1000 words limit0/1000

TMEA is committed to providing our members with timely, relevant professional learning by offering high-quality sessions led by outstanding clinicians at our annual Music Education Conference. These sessions are designed to equip educators with fresh insights and practical strategies they can immediately apply in their classrooms and ensembles. We are deeply grateful to sponsors whose support helps bring these learning opportunities to life. If you have a connection with a business or organization that might be interested in sponsoring your session at the TMEA Conference, we would welcome their support. Your partnership is instrumental in helping us deliver a meaningful and impactful experience for all attendees.
YesNo
Sponsoring Company Name*
Contact Name*
Contact Email*
Contact Phone*

Please provide at least two references that can attest to your qualifications to speak on this topic. An email will be sent to them with a link to a short reference form to fill out.

Reference No. 1 Prefix*
Mr., Mrs., Ms., Dr., Prof., etc.
Reference No. 1 First Name*
Reference No. 1 Last Name*
Reference No. 1 Email Address*

Confirmation Emailexample@example.com
Reference No. 1 Cell Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.

Reference No. 2 Prefix*
Mr., Mrs., Ms., Dr., Prof., etc.
Reference No. 2 First Name*
Reference No. 2 Last Name*
Reference No. 2 Email Address*

Confirmation Emailexample@example.com
Reference No. 2 Cell Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.

Please read and initial the following regarding the TMEA Music Education Conference:
I understand that if selected, I and any additional presenters must each pay for conference registration fees and that all other expenses (hotels, meals, transportation, parking, etc.) are the sole responsibility of the session presenter(s) or sponsors (where applicable).*
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Please read and initial the following regarding the TMEA Music Education Conference:
I understand that the presenter(s) will be responsible for arranging the logistics and any associated costs of equipment, transportation, travel, meals, lodging, parking, conference registration, and that TMEA is not responsible for the procurement of any equipment needed for interest sessions. All costs for interest session presentations will be at the sole cost of the clinician (or clinician’s sponsor if applicable).*
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Please read and initial the following regarding the TMEA Music Education Conference:
I understand that any handouts or printed materials used during this presentation are the financial responsibility of the presenter(s) or sponsor(s), including but not limited to printing, production, design, shipping, handling, storage of materials, distribution of materials/handouts in the designated session room areas, and collecting leftover materials/handouts at the end of the session.*
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Please read and initial the following regarding the TMEA Music Education Conference:
I understand that TMEA does not compensate nor reimburse any expenses incurred in order to present professional development sessions.*
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Please read and initial the following regarding the TMEA Music Education Conference:
I understand that TMEA will provide a screen, projector, and microphone in the session room. Computers, tablets, cables, adapters, and any additional equipment are the sole responsibility of the presenter(s); TMEA is not responsible for providing this equipment. *
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Please read and initial the following regarding the TMEA Music Education Conference:
I understand that TMEA does not furnish or supply Wi-Fi for session presenter(s).*
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Please read and initial the following regarding the TMEA Music Education Conference:
I have not presented at the TMEA Professional Development Conference in 2025 or 2026.*
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Please read and initial the following regarding the TMEA Music Education Conference:
I understand that professional development sessions are not to exceed 50 minutes total in length.*
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Please read and initial the following regarding the TMEA Music Education Conference:
I understand that TMEA interest sessions cannot accommodate demonstration ensembles (soloists/chamber ensembles/large ensembles). *
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Please read and initial the following regarding the TMEA Music Education Conference:
I understand that this session may be scheduled at any time during the TMEA Music Education Conference and that I and any co-presenters will be ready to present at any time slot. TMEA does not take requests for sessions dates and times.*
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Please read and initial the following regarding the TMEA Music Education Conference:
I understand that I and any co-presenters are responsible for securing all copyright permissions for the use of any materials, including but not limited to live or recorded music, printed materials, and any other print or digital materials used by the presenter in the session. *
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68th Annual TMEA Music Education ConferenceProfessional Development Session Proposal Application (2027)

68th Annual TMEA
Music Education Conference
Professional Development Session Proposal Application (2027)