thank you to everyone who was part of making our 2026 conference a success!
Look for updated 2027 information to be added this spring.
January 28-30, 2027 | 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
Link to the Online Program
Printable Copy of the 2027 Conference Schedule (available in early January)
ISC Parking & Shuttle Plan
Don’t forget to utilize the Show Your Badge Program
ADDITIONAL VENUES
CHORAL CONCERTS
First Baptist Athens
CHAMBER ORCHESTRA CONCERT
The Chapel at the University of Georgia
Future DateS
January 27-29, 2028
January 25-27, 2029
REGISTRATION
2027 ISC Registration information will be posted Summer 2026
We are excited to return to the Classic Center, January 28-30, 2027. Registration is will open in early August.
You must be a current GMEA/NAfME member when you register for 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 13, 2027
”Early Bird” Registration Deadline: January 13, 2027
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 14-January 29.
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.