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)		$65
LMEA members* (after November 1)		$80
Non-LMEA members		$95
College/University Students		$20
Administrators		Free
Retired		Free
Elected Board Members*		Free
1st Year Mentees**		Free

* 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.

Conference & All-State Program

2023 CONFERENCE SCHEDULE, PRESENTERS, AWARD WINNERS

CONFERENCE SCHEDULE (with abstracts)

SESSION PRESENTERS’ BIOS

GRADUATE STUDENT RESEARCH SHOWCASE

LMEA RESEARCH SESSIONS

MEET THE 2023 AWARD WINNERS

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.

Commercial Exhibitors:

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.

• 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!

Thank you Silver Sponsors!

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: