Tradeshows & Events
Will you be at one of the Music for All events or Bands of America Grand National Championships? Attending Midwest Clinic or an MEA conference in Texas, Ohio, Indiana, Tennessee or Kentucky? These are just a few of the events where you can meet an MTC Travel Designer, learn about our company and create your next performance tour.
Each year, KMEA hosts an In-Service Workshop at the Century II Convention Center in Wichita. At this important annual event, speakers, performers, and vendors gather together to represent the best of music education throughout the state.
Where: Century II Convention Center in Wichita, KS
When: February Feb 22-24, 2024
Booth Number: TBA
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Schedule a meeting with Musicians AbroadThe Heart of America Choir Competitions are committed to providing FAIR, EDUCATIONAL, and AFFORDABLE events with the highest level of professionalism and integrity. At its core Heart of America is the students, the parents, the directors and the school organizations that believe in, support, and attend HOA events each year. It is a community of people that are excited by, challenged by, and learns from the educational components, performance opportunities, travel experiences, and supportive and nurturing environment curated by the HOA staff at each location. It is a diverse environment welcoming students & families from all nationalities, socio-economic backgrounds, religious affiliations, and political opinions. Above all, it is a place where both students, and the musical/performing arts, are encouraged, supported, & celebrated.
HOA Nashville 2024
Where: Gaylord Opryland Hotel in Nashville, TN
When: March 9, 2024
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HOA Orlando 2024
Where: Hilton Disney Springs, Lake Buena Vista, FL
When: March 16, 2024
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HOA New York City 2024
Where: Sheraton Times Square, New York, NY
When: March 23, 2024
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The Winter Guard International (WGI) is an American performing arts association, governing body, and the producer of regional championship events for three activities: color guard (known as winter guard), percussion ensembles, and small marching bands (known as winds). WGI's competitive season is January to March, ending with an annual World Championships in April; hence, "winter" in the association's name.
WGI Color Guard World Championships
Where: UD Arena, Dayton, OH
When: April 11-13, 2024
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WGI Percussion World Championships
Where: UD Arena, Dayton, OH
When: April 18-20, 2024
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WGI Winds World Championships
Where: UD Arena, Dayton, OH
When: April 20-21, 2024
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The Tennessee Music Education Association Professional Development Conference was officially formed in 1945 as a voluntary, non-profit organization representing all phases of music education at all school levels. The mission of TMEA is to promote the advancement of high quality music education for all.
Where: Opryland Hotel in Nashville, Tennessee
When: April 10-13, 2024
Booth Number: TBA
Musicians Abroad Team Members Attending: TBA
Schedule a meeting with Musicians AbroadThe Annual Texas Bandmasters Convention/Clinic is serving the needs of band directors across Texas. They continue this mission in July by providing you with the most up-to-date information and teaching strategies from across the state and the nation to help guide you and help your students succeed in this new environment.
Where: Henry B. González Convention Center, San Antonio, TX
When: July 25-27, 2024
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Schedule a meeting with Musicians AbroadThe SYTA Annual Conference, is one of the most sought-after opportunities for those who are passionate about promoting, selling, and providing travel experiences for students. This showcase will bring together travel planners, suppliers and industry partners who engage actionable collaboration that will advance their student and youth travel business. The valued members of our community will come together to discuss where the industry is headed, reevaluate business practices and products to better meet evolving student travel needs, meet one-on-one with clients to discuss future bookings and make meaningful connections during networking events.
Where: New York City
When: August 9-13, 2024
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Schedule a meeting with Musicians AbroadMusic for All’s 2024 Bands of America Grand National Championships, presented by Yamaha, is America’s premiere national marching band event. First and foremost, Grand Nationals is an educational performance opportunity. Grand Nationals is also a spectacular music and pageantry event, one that band fans from across the nation and around the world travel to for the exciting and creative performances.
Where: Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana
When: November 14-16, 2024
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Schedule a meeting with Musicians AbroadThe Midwest Clinic International Band, Orchestra and Music Conference offers guests interested in music education an array of clinics and exhibits, as well as access to music and teaching icons. The conference will also focus on industry trends and future topics in business and music education. With more than 18,000 attendees from all 50 states and more than 30 countries, The Midwest Clinic offers music educators and musicians alike an unmatched networking opportunity.
Where: McCormick Place West, Chicago, IL
When: December 18-21, 2024
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Schedule a meeting with Musicians AbroadThe FMEA Professional Development Conference is one of the largest music education professional development events in the United States. In addition to approximately 250 clinic sessions and concerts, it is host to 23 All-State Ensembles featuring Florida's top Band, Orchestra, Chorus, Guitar, Orff, and Popular Music students conducted by world-class conductors and teachers. It is attended by more than 10,000 people, including secondary music directors, elementary music teachers, music supervisors, college students, college music teachers, school administrators, K-12 students performing in the All-State ensembles, students and professional musicians performing with invited performing ensembles, exhibitors, and parents and family members of performing students.
Where: Tampa Convention Center in Tampa, Florida
When: January 8-11, 2025
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Schedule a meeting with Musicians AbroadThe Indiana Music Education Association Professional Development Conference The IMEA Professional Development Conference is the largest, most diverse professional development event for Indiana music educators. Welcoming music teachers of all levels and classrooms, this three-day conference contains over 100 sessions and meetings with close to 100 clinicians. The IMEA is a not-for-profit professional membership organization serving music teachers of all primary, secondary and tertiary levels. Their membership is currently comprised of about 1100 active teachers, 100 retired members, and 700 collegiate members who are music education majors. As the federated state unit of NAfME, IMEA’s purpose is to support and advance music education in the state of Indiana; they do this by representing the united interests of music educators and students and by providing professional leadership and service in music education to enhance arts education in schools.
Where: Grand Wayne Convention Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana
When: January 16-18, 2025
Booth Number: TBA
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Schedule a meeting with Musicians AbroadThe Michigan Music Conference features school ensemble concerts, performances from Honors Choirs, All-State Bands, and Orchestras; sessions for in-service and pre-service teachers; professional development clinics; hands-on technology workshops; and association membership and business meetings. The 2019 attendance included approximately 9,000 teachers, administrators, students, speakers, and guests.
Where: DeVos Place/Amway Grand & J.W. Mariott in Grand Rapids, Michigan
When: January 23-25, 2025
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Schedule a meeting with Musicians AbroadThe Kentucky Music Education Association Annual Professional Development Conference is a comprehensive event for Kentucky music educators and serves to provide a multitude of opportunities for professional development as well as musical and personal inspiration.
Where: Kentucky International Convention Center in Louisville, Kentucky
When: February 5-8, 2025
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Schedule a meeting with Musicians AbroadThe Ohio Music Education Association Professional Development Conference is the third largest music conference in the United States with nearly 300 sessions presented by nationally recognized master teachers demonstrating research-based, best practices in the field of music education. In addition, over 30 performing ensembles will present concerts showcasing the talents of Ohio's students. The OMEA PDC partners with the Technology Institute for Music Education to provide every teacher in attendance with access to clinics and demonstrations of the latest music education technology. Included in the registration fee is access to the largest music trade show east of the Mississippi. Displays and demonstrations by nearly 250 exhibitors from across the United States allow teachers to see the new products available in the music industry. With a few additional steps, teachers may use their conference experience to earn CEU's (nominal additional registration expense) and graduate level continuing education credit (additional expense) for their licensure requirements.
Where: TBD - To Be Determined, Columbus, Ohio
When: February 6-8, 2025
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Schedule a meeting with Musicians AbroadHeld annually, the Texas Music Education Association Clinic/Convention provides unparalleled opportunities for professional development for current and future music educators at every level and discipline. Each TMEA Division will host a diverse program of clinics to ensure every member has multiple offerings to foster their professional advancement and to help them in their personal support of all students through music education. Rooted in our commitment to excellence in music education, our convention will include performances by ensembles at every grade level and will feature the rehearsals and performances of our TMEA All-State ensembles. Our convention exhibit hall is a key component of our event, as our partners in the music industry commit to offering competitive prices and services to all attendees. All aspects of our annual event will further TMEA’s commitment to music education for all and will abide by TMEA’s convention inclusivity pledge.
Where: Henry B. Gonzales Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas
When: February 12-15, 2025
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