2023 LMEA Professional Development Conference
November 16-20, 2023
Crowne Plaza Executive Center
4728 Constitution Ave., Baton Rouge
|  | Thursday – Saturday |  | Elementary/General Music Sessions |
|  | Friday – Saturday |  | Choir Sessions, Concerts |
|  | Saturday – Sunday |  | Orchestra and Jazz Sessions, Concerts |
|  | Sunday – Monday |  | Band and Guitar Sessions, Concerts, CNAfME* Summit |
| *CNAfME members are welcome at all sessions | |||
2023 CONFERENCE REGISTRATION:
Directors with All-State members MUST register for the 2023 Conference by November 1, 2023.
*To register at the member price, you will need your LMEA membership number and expiration date.
| Early bird registration for LMEA members* (through November 1) | Â | $65 |
| LMEA members* (after November 1) | Â | $80 |
| Non-LMEA members | Â | $95 |
| College/University Students | Â | $20 |
| Administrators | Â | Free |
| Retired | Â | Free |
| Elected Board Members* | Â | Free |
| 1st Year Mentees**Â | Â | Free |
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* To register at the member price, you will need your LMEA membership number and expiration date.
** LMEA members who were accepted into the Mentorship Program as a mentee by October 31, 2023 are eligible for a free conference register for their first year in the program. This form will require your LMEA membership number and expiration date.
2023 CONFERENCE LETTER TO SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS: Teachers needing a letter of description and support for their administration should download the Letter to School Administrators.
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Conference & All-State Program |
2023 CONFERENCE SCHEDULE, PRESENTERS, AWARD WINNERS
CONFERENCE SCHEDULE (with abstracts)
GRADUATE STUDENT RESEARCH SHOWCASE
FEATURED UNIVERSITY PERFORMANCES
HOTEL INFORMATION:
The conference hotel is the Crowne Plaza Executive Center, 4728 Constitution Ave., Baton Rouge.
Some rehearsals and sessions are held at the Embassy Suites, 4914 Constitution Ave, Baton Rouge.
EXHIBITS:
College/University Exhibitors:
Exhibits will be set up in the Atrium on Friday morning. Information will be available to All-State members and their parents throughout the conference. Please click “College/University Exhibitors” for more information.
For companies interested in displaying at the LMEA Professional Development Conference, please click “Commercial Exhibitors” for more information.
2023 Commercial Exhibit times:
| Friday, Nov. 17, 2023 |  | 11:00 am – 6:30 pm |
| Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023 |  |  8:00 am – 2:00 pm  4:00 pm – 6:00 pm |
| Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023 |  |  8:00 am – 2:00 pm |
| Monday, Nov. 20, 2023 |  |  8:00 am – Noon |
AWARDS PRESENTED AT CONFERENCE:
Six awards are presented each year at the Annual Professional Development Conference. If you would like to submit an application or nominate someone, you must be an active member of LMEA. The application process must be completed by the deadline. Click links for additional information.
- LMEA Hall of Fame.This award honors LMEA members, active, retired, or deceased, who have made a significant contribution to music education, LMEA, and are regarded as professional leaders in music education in Louisiana. Nominations for the Hall of Fame must be submitted to the Hall of Fame Committee by May 1, 2023.
- Outstanding Young Music Educator.One or more young music educators will be honored with this award. They must have completed at least one, but not more than five years of teaching, and meet the other criteria outlined in the nomination process. All nominations, including all required attachments, must be received by September 1, 2023.
- 25 Year Service Pin.Directors who have been active LMEA members for 25 years can choose to have an LMEA 25 Year Pin presented to them either before the All-State Band Concert or the All-State Choir Concert. You must complete the online 25 Year Pin Form by November 10, 2023.
- Tom D. Wafer Outstanding Administrator. An outstanding school principal, assistant principal, superintendent, and/or assistant/associate superintendent who has demonstrated a commitment to high-quality arts education will be honored. The deadline for nominating someone is May 1, 2023.
- Barbara C. Butler Award of Excellence. This award recognizes quality high school and middle school instrumental music programs serving historically disadvantaged student populations. All materials must be submitted between March 1 and June 1, 2023.
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Robert L. Wilhite Award of Excellence.This award recognizes quality high school and middle school instrumental music programs serving historically disadvantaged student populations. All materials must be submitted between March 1 and June 1, 2023.
Thank you Gold Sponsors!
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Thank you Silver Sponsors!
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Thank you Sponsors!
6th Marine Corp District
Artistically Yours
Art’s Music Shop
Centenary College of Louisiana
DeMoulin Brothers & Company
Digital Performance Gear
Drescher Music
Fan Pledge
Fruhauf Uniforms
Handbell Musicians of America
Hawaii State Tours
 J.W. Pepper & Son
Lafayette Music Company
Louisiana Association for Jazz Education
Louisiana Mississippi Colorguard & Percussion Circuit
Louisiana Tech University
Loyola University School of Music and Theatre Professions
MillerFoto Photography
Music & Arts
Nicholls State University
QuaverEd
Snap! Mobile
Sweetwater
University of Southern Mississippi
World’s Finest Chocolate
SUBMITTING A CLINIC SESSION PROPOSAL:
Deadline for submitting a proposal to present a session at the 2023 LMEA Professional Development Conference – June 10, 2023.
Information about submitting a conference session proposal
Online form for presenting a conference session
COLLEGIATE CALL FOR RESEARCH:
2023 Research Poster Session Information
2023 Submit Proposal for the Research Poster Session – Online Portal