Call for Performing Groups and Sessions

TMEA is excited to announce that the application portal for conference performing ensembles and professional development sessions at the 67th Annual TMEA Music Education Conference is now open!

Next year’s conference will take place Thursday, April 9 – Sunday, April 12, 2026 at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center in Nashville, Tennessee. Whether you have an ensemble ready to share its artistry or a great idea for an inspiring professional development session, we encourage you to apply and help shape our state’s premier gathering of music educators.

The portal will remain open through Sunday, June 15, 2025, at 11:59 PM CT. Detailed information—including eligibility, selection criteria, required recordings, and submission guidelines—can be found at the links below: 

• TMEA Performing Ensembles Application → Click Here 

• TMEA Professional Development Session Proposals → Click Here

We value the creativity, expertise, and passion our members bring to the conference each year, and we look forward to showcasing the best teaching practices and musical excellence Tennessee has to offer. 

Thank you for all you do for your students and for our profession. We can’t wait to read your proposals and hear your ensembles!