2024 Professional Development Conference

January 18-20, 2024
Von Braun Center
Huntsville, Alabama

Performance Application

  1. Submissions must include completed performance application, high quality unedited recording of the ensemble (no more than two years old), programs from recent concerts, biography of the conductor and performing group, photos of the performing group & conductor, and two letters of recommendation. A current photograph of the group and a photos of the conductor(s) will be requested should the ensemble be selected to perform.
  2. Unedited recordings must include two varied selections of high-quality literature.
  3. Performing groups will be selected using the following guidelines: – Diversity of school demographics, geography, and age level – Quality and variety of music performed on recordings – Conference scheduling and planning
  4. Directors must be current members of NAfME/AMEA and register for the conference.
  5. Accepted Performing Ensembles will be notified on or before Tuesday, August 15, 2023.
  6. Final decisions will rest with the Division Presidents.
  7. Applications due by June 1.

Session Application

  1. Session proposals must be submitted by the individual who will be presenting the session as the primary clinician.
  2. All Alabama clinicians who are music educators must be members of NAfME/AMEA and must register for the conference in order to present a session.
  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. You may choose a session time length that would fit your presentation. Session time lengths include 50 minutes, 25 minutes session, or 10 minutes Lightning Round session.
  7. The deadline for both applications is Thursday, June 1, 2023. Accepted Clinicians and Performing Ensembles will be notified on or before Tuesday, August 15, 2023.
  8. Applications due by June 1.