The 2025 Conference will take place at the BJCC in Birmingham, Alabama from January 23-25, 2025. Here you will find all you need to seamlessly navigate your registration process and plan your participation in this year’s exciting event. Explore the links below to access essential information and begin your journey with us.
Step 1
Join or Renew AMEA Membership
In order to register for membership rates you must be a member of NAfME. To join or renew your NAfME membership visit the NAfME website. Keep in mind all previous year NAfME memberships expires on June 30, 2024.
Need help? Email NAfME or call 800-336-3768 on Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-4:30 pm.
Step 2
Register Online
To register, visit the registration page by clicking the button below. You may pay by credit card or generate an invoice to pay by check.
Step 3
Book Accommodations
Discounted rates are available for conference attendees. Click on the button below to take advantage of these rates.
What Next?
- Verify your registration. If your registration is paid in full, your name should appear on this list. (you can also click on the “Registered Attendees” button below)
- Have student’s interested in being a music educator? Encourage them to participate in FAME! CLICK HERE for more information.
- Higher Education Participation Opportunities. Learn more about some exiting opportunities you have to contribute to this year’s conference. CLICK HERE for more information.
- Download Guidebook! This app will be your guide to seeing and scheduling the events you would like to attend at this year’s conference. CLICK HERE to download.
Additional Links
FAQ
Q: Why should I attend?
You will be surrounded by attendees from across the state who share your passion for music education. We have also created a professional development line-up that is the best of the best clinicians and specialists from all interest areas. If networking, learning, and being inspired are essential, you cannot miss this!
Q: What is the registration cancellation/refund policy?
You can cancel your registration and receive a full refund up to 2 weeks before the conference.
Q: Do I need to be a NAfME/AMEA member to register?
You must be a member and provide your NAfME membership number to register at the membership price. Members may register a guest who is not a music educator. Non-members will register at full pricing. Visit nafme.org to join or renew.
Q: What app will the conference use this year?
The AMEA uses Guidebook as the official app of the conference. Use the guide to navigate the sessions, concerts, exhibits, luncheons, and other events included in this year’s conference. Check out the presenters and performing groups, view the facility and downtown maps, and interact through social media.
Q: How can I provide feedback about the conference?
The Guidebook app for the conference includes surveys for participants to comment on various aspects of the conference.
Q: What content is covered in the sessions? Who is presenting? When are the sessions?
The entire conference can be previewed online through our Guidebook App!
Q: What materials should I bring?
Yourself and a thirst for knowledge! If special materials are needed for a session, that information will be provided in the session description in the conference program.
Q: What is the dress code for the meeting?
We want you to relax and be comfortable while participating – so whatever you are comfortable in is what you should wear! (Within reason, of course)
Q: When should I arrive and depart from the AMEA Professional Development Conference?
We suggest attendees arrive by 7:00 pm on Wednesday and check in to the conference. Then take Thursday to take in sessions, the exhibit hall grand opening, and performances, which start early Thursday. All events will be finished around noon on Saturday.