AMEA Call for Sessions

2027 AMEA Professional Development Conference

January 21 - 23

Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex

Birmingham, Alabama

Deadline for submitting Session Proposals: June 1, 2026

Accepted Sessions will be notified by August 15, 2026
The primary presenter MUST be a member of AMEA/NAfME at the time the session application is submitted. ALL additional presenters who are Alabama Music Educators MUST be members of AMEA/NAfME by November 1 before the AMEA Professional Development Conference.
Primary Presenter (Receives all correspondence)*

First NameLast Name
Primary Presenter NAfME Membership #:*
Presenter 2

First NameLast Name
Presenter 2 NAfME Membership #:
Presenter 3

First NameLast Name
Presenter 3 NAfME Membership #
Presenter 4

First NameLast Name
Presenter 4 NAfME Membership #
Presenter 5

First NameLast Name
Presenter 5 NAfME Membership #
Primary Presenter Mailing Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Primary Presenter Phone (Cell phone preferred)*
Primary Presenter Email*
Proposed Session Title*
Learning Objectives*
Session Description*
Please indicate the area of focus for your session (Check all that apply).*

BandOrchestraVocalCollegiateElementary/General MusicHigher EducationGuitarMusic Industry EducationCompositionResearchMusic TechnologyMusic AdvocacyOther
Please indicate the age focus for your session. (Select up to two.)*

Early Childhood (birth - grade 3)Elementary (K-5)Middle School (6-8)High School (9-12)College/UniversityAdultAll
Please select the sesson format you would like for your proposed session. (Select all that apply)*

50 minute25 minute
Conditions:1. Session proposals must be submitted by the individual who will be presenting the session as the primary clinician. 2. All Alabama music educators who wish to serve as the primary clinician for the must be members of AMEA/NAfME when submitting a proposal. All Alabama music educators presenting in an accepted session for the must join AMEA/NAfME by November 1st, prior to the AMEA Professional Development Conference. Presenters residing in other states do not have to join AMEA. However, if more than one person is presenting for a proposed session, one presenter must be designated as the primary clinician for that group. 3. AMEA does not pay honoraria or expenses to its members. 4. Individual requests for particular times cannot be granted. Submission of a proposal assumes acceptance of the scheduled times. 5. If a session is accepted, the primary clinician will be responsible for informing all other participants of all the specifics relating to the session.

6. All presenters who are Alabama Music Educators must register for the conference. Out-of-state presenters receive complimentary conference registration.
Please attach a photograph and clinician bio of each member of a session panel (100 words or less).
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