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.

ADDITIONAL VENUES

CHORAL CONCERTS
First Baptist Athens

CHAMBER ORCHESTRA CONCERT
The Chapel at the University of Georgia


Future DateS

January 29-31, 2026

January 28-30, 2027

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!

REGISTRATION

We are excited to return to the Classic Center, January 30 through February 1, 2025. Registration is now open!

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

“EARLY BIRD” REGISTRATION
GMEA/NAfME Member Rate: $135.00
Retired GMEA Member Rate: Complimentary*
Spouse Rate: $85.00
CNAfME Rate: $15.00

“Early Bird” Check Postmark Deadline: January 14, 2025
”Early Bird” Credit Card Deadline: January 21, 2025

REGULAR REGISTRATION 
GMEA/NAfME Member Rate: $155.00
Retired GMEA Member Rate: Complimentary*
Spouse Rate: $100.00
CNAfME Rate: $20.00

*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 31.

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.