January 30 - February 1, 2025 | 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

Letter to Principal

Hotels

Facility Map

Parking & Dining

Professional Development Certification (PLUs)

ADDITIONAL VENUES

CHORAL CONCERTS
First Baptist Athens

TECHNOLOGY SHOWCASE
The Lewis Room at Tweed Recording


Future DateS

January 29-31, 20026

January 28-30, 2027

REGISTRATION

Thank you for attending the 2024 In-Service Conference! We are excited to return to the Classic Center, January 30 February, 2025. Please expect the information below to be updated in April, 2024.

You must be a current GMEA/NAfME member to register for the In-Service Conference.

PRE-REGISTRATION
GMEA/NAfME Member Rate: $135.00
Retired GMEA Member Rate: Complimentary
Spouse Rate: $85.00
CNAfME Rate: $15.00

Pre-Registration Check Postmark Deadline: January 9, 2024
Pre-Registration Credit Card Deadline: January 16, 2024

ON-SITE REGISTRATION 
GMEA/NAfME Member Rate: $155.00
Retired GMEA Member Rate: Complimentary
Spouse Rate: $100.00
CNAfME Rate: $20.00

GMEA members and out-of-state NAfME members may submit an on-site registration form after January 16th.

If paying via check, 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.