2026 In-service Conference
January 29 - 31, 2026 | THE CLASSIC CENTER | athens
The annual GMEA In-Service Conference is one of the greatest music education professional development events! Our event features 130+ clinic sessions with some of the nation’s greatest clinicians and teachers along with 40+ performances from groups located all around the state of Georgia. Our event is attended by more than 4,000 people, including music directors from elementary to college levels, fine arts supervisors, college students, school administrators, students & professional musicians performing with selected performing groups, exhibitors, and family members of performing students.
EVENT INFORMATION
Conference Schedule
ISC Parking & Shuttle Plan
Don’t forget to utilize the Show Your Badge Program
Classic Center Parking & Athens Dining
Professional Development Certification (PLUs)
ADDITIONAL VENUES
CHORAL CONCERTS
First Baptist Athens
CHAMBER ORCHESTRA CONCERT
The Chapel at the University of Georgia
Future DateS
January 28-30, 2027
January 27-29, 2028
PRINTABLE SCHEDULE
Do you need a copy of the Conference Schedule to submit to your administrator or bookkeeper? Click here for copy of the schedule printable as a spreadsheet! (Available in early January.)
REGISTRATION
Registration for the 2026 In-Service Conference is now open!
We are excited to return to the Classic Center, January 29-31, 2026. Registration is will open in mid-July.
You must be a current GMEA/NAfME member to register for the In-Service Conference.
“EARLY BIRD” REGISTRATION
GMEA/NAfME Member Rate: $155.00
Retired GMEA Member Rate: Complimentary*
Spouse Rate: $90.00
CNAfME Rate: $20.00
“Early Bird” Check Postmark Deadline: January 14, 2026
”Early Bird” Credit Card Deadline: January 21, 2026
REGULAR REGISTRATION
GMEA/NAfME Member Rate: $180.00
Retired GMEA Member Rate: Complimentary*
Spouse Rate: $110.00
CNAfME Rate: $30.00
*Retired GMEA Members receive complimentary Conference Registration with current membership in NAfME.
GMEA members and out-of-state NAfME members may complete Regular Registration from January 21-January 30.
If paying via check or cash, proceed to the on-site registration booth in the Atrium of The Classic Center to turn in your payment.
If paying via credit card, wait for your “Badge is Ready” email and then proceed to the “Badge Pick-up” area in the Atrium.
PLEASE NOTE:
• GMEA accepts member personal checks, school checks, booster checks, and money orders.
• GMEA does not accept non-member checks or purchase orders.