Join us for the
2026 Annual State Conference!
REGISTRATION IS NOW AVAILABLE!
Early Bird Double Conference Registration ends Wednesday, October 8, 2025.
Annual Conference Registration ends Wednesday, February 11, 2026.
Interested in becoming a sponsor, exhibitor, and/or sustaining partner? Click here.
Overview
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The Maryland Music Educators Association will host the 2026 Annual State Conference at the Baltimore Convention Center and Morgan State University from Friday, February 20 to Sunday, February 22, 2026.
Current, retired, and future educators from around the region are invited to join us. Attendees will learn applicable, pedagogy-based, proven practices from fellow Marylanders and nationally recognized clinicians. This event occurs simultaneously with the rehearsals and concerts of the All State Senior Band, Senior Orchestra, Senior Mixed Chorus, and Senior Treble Chorus.
TI:ME & MMEA
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The Maryland Music Educators Association (MMEA) welcomes an alliance with TI:ME (Technology in Music Education), to create music technology-centric professional development sessions for the MMEA Annual State Conference. TI:ME will co-host the sessions during the conference, as well as curate sessions from their pool of leading presenters on technology in music education.
Membership Note
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This conference is open to both MMEA/NAfME members and non-members. Members receive a discounted rate, including access to the Early Bird Double Conference package, along with additional benefits. Join or renew today.
Date
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Friday, February 20 to Sunday, February 22, 2026
Locations
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Baltimore Convention Center (Friday & Saturday)
1 W Pratt St, Baltimore, MD 21201 (Map)
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Morgan State University, Murphy Center for the Arts (Sunday)
2201 Argonne Dr, Baltimore, MD 21218 (Map)
NEW Conference App
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MMEA is excited to offer a conference app for both conferences in the 2025–2026 year. Download and log in instructions will be sent to all registered attendees.
​Research Poster Session
The Maryland Music Educators Association seeks Research Poster Submission for the 2026 Annual State Conference. This opportunity allows current researchers to present their projects to colleagues for review and comment. These will be presented during the morning of the first day of the conference.
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Click here for information - Submission Deadline is December 17, 2025. Submission Form is OPEN
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Registration Rates
Early Bird Double Conference (Members only) is available until Wednesday, October 8, 2025. Annual Conference registration is available until Wednesday, February 11, 2026.
MMEA/NAfME MEMBER RATES:
Please join/renew your membership here.
Early Bird Double Conference Package (MMEA/NAfME Members Only)
Register for both the Fall In-Service and Annual State Conference at a discounted rate.
Available through Wednesday, October 8, 2025 – limited time only!
Early Bird Double Conference Pricing - Fall In-Service & Annual Conference (Best Value):
$225 – Active Member
$155 – Introductory Active Member
$85 – Retired Member
$50 – Collegiate Member (Full-Time Student)
Annual State Conference Only Pricing for Members:
Pre-Registration - Annual Conference (Full) - Friday through Sunday
$165 - Active Member
$125 - Introductory Active Member
$65 - Retired Member
$40 - Collegiate/Student Member
Pre-Registration - Annual Conference (Single Day) - Friday or Saturday
$95 - Active Member
$70 - Introductory Active Member
$45 - Retired Members
$30 - Collegiate/Student Members
NON-MEMBER RATES
Annual State conference Only Pricing for Members:
Pre-Registration - Annual Conference - Full - Friday through Sunday
$235 - Non-Member
$85 - Non-Member - Retired
$60 - Non-Member - Student (Full Time)
Pre-Registration - Annual Conference - Single Day - Friday or Saturday
$135 - Non-member
$60 - Non-Member - Retired
$40 - Non-Member - Student (Full Time)
Additional Information
On-Site Registration:
Available for both member and non-members with increased rates:
Active/Introductory/Non-Member: +$20
Retired/Student: +$10
Refund Policy - All transactions are final and non-refundable unless MMEA Leadership cancels the event. In the event of cancellation, participants will have the opportunity to request a partial refund within 30 days of the cancellation. Credit card processing and platform fees will not be refunded under any circumstances.
Invoicing - Districts, schools, or organizations can request invoicing for five (5) or more conference registrations. Please contact MMEA staff at mmeamarylandinfo@gmail.com for more information.
Late Fee Policy - All invoices are payable upon receipt, unless other arrangements have been made. Invoices not paid within 60 days will be assessed a late fee. Invoice totals of $100 or less will be assessed a late fee of $20. Invoices over $100 will be assessed a 20% late fee, not to exceed $500.
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Register Today!
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Early Bird Double Conference (Members only) is available until Wednesday, October 8, 2025. Annual Conference registration is available until Wednesday, February 11, 2026.​
Conference Hotels
Consider making the Annual Conference a long weekend in Baltimore. Make the most out of the experience and enjoy time with colleagues. MMEA has arranged blocks with two properties with different price points. These blocks will close on Friday, September 19, or until sold out, whichever happens first. Reserve your room today. Check back for more information and links to room blocks. MMEA room blocks will close on Friday, January 30, 2026, or until sold out, whichever happens first. Reserve your room today.
Hilton Baltimore Inner Harbor - MMEA Hotel Room Block Link
401 West Pratt Street, Baltimore, MD 21201 (Map)
This property is connected to the Convention Center via an indoor walkway.
443-573-8700
Rate - $179
Baltimore Marriott Inner Harbor at Camden Yards - MMEA Hotel Room Block Link
110 South Eutaw Street, Baltimore, MD, 21201 (Map)
This property is 1 block from the Convention Center.
410-962-0202
Rate - $155
More Information Coming Soon!!!
