MMEA 2026 Annual State Conference
Annual conference for Maryland music educators featuring All State music rehearsals, concerts, and professional development sessions.
Sessions (130)
2026 Research Poster Session
On-Site Registration/ Check-In/ Coffee Hour
Wellness Lounge
Pre-Conference Yoga with Amber
Bottoms Up: Orchestral Bass Technique for the Non-Bassist
E.I.W.I.K. Transitioning from a Music Education Student to a First Year Teacher
Empowering Students through a Collaborative Music Community
From Passive to Powerful: Artistic Performance Planning that Engages Your Whole Community
MuseScore, a Free Open-Source Notation Program for Music
On-Site Registration/ Check-In
Recorder Refresh
Sing, Dance, Play, Create: Transform Your Elementary Music Classroom!
Snap back to reality.. achievable & rewarding literature for emerging High School choirs
Sound Fundamentals for Brass – Part 2: Applying Sound Fundamentals in Rehearsal
Soundbath with Dr. Lisa
All About That Bass!...Recruitment, Retention, and Singing Strategies for Developing Bass Choir
Barbara Ingram School for the Arts Choral Ensembles
Better Foundations: Hiding the Vegetables in Awesomesauce
Jazz Rehearsal Game Plan
Move Your Body: 1, 2, Step
No “F-Shnarps”! Strategies for Playing with Accurate Intonation
Sight Reading Made Simple
Suitland High School Symphonic Band
Tips & Tricks for Music Class Routines, Management, Incentives & More
Where Did the Music Kids Go?: Strategies for Tracking and Defeating Program Attrition.
Keynote Presentation
Exhibits
Exhibits & Lunch
All State 2026 - Senior Band Rehearsal
All State 2026 - Senior Mixed Chorus Rehearsal
All State 2026 - Senior Treble Chorus Rehearsal
All State 2026 - Senior Orchestra Rehearsal
Posture Exercises with Dr. Reed
“Why It Matters: Using Impact Statements to Advocate for Music Education”
Are you Trippin'? - Current Trends and Strategies for Educational Travel
Cabin John Middle School Advanced Orchestra
Dashing Through the Shows - Musicals and More!
Embracing Learner Variability: Universal Design for Learning in the Band Room
Growing Your Choral Program: Teaching Developing Choirs
Information Booth
More Than Loops
Sing, Say, Dance, Play in a UDL Centered Way!
So, You Want to Be a Composer…
The Power of Pre-Band Beyond the Recorder
Understanding the Comprehensive Arts Pathways for Secondary Students
When Words Fail, Music Speaks
Exhibit Time
Breath-Centered Chair Yoga for Ease and Renewal with Julie
Classical Music is Not European: Rethinking Music Education
Decoding Dyslexia in the Instrumental Classroom
Laying the Foundation for Stronger Fundamentals and Ensemble Skills
Let's Play The Launchpad! Increasing Engagement and Motivation in Music Class
Middle School Magic: Music for Developing Voices
Perform, Respond, Connect, and Create—Exploring a New Festival Model
U.S. Naval Academy Brass Quintet Performance, Featuring Call for Scores Winning Composition
Westlake High School Advanced Choral Ensembles
Brass for All: Empowering Every Teacher, Engaging Every Student
Do You Need the CIA? Effective Practices and _x000b_Resources for Music Curriculum Design
Exploring Latin American Choral Traditions: Music, History, and Performance Practice
Including Nonverbal & Non-speaking Students: Self-Contained to Fully Inclusive Classrooms
Marriotts Ridge High School String Orchestra
Sight-Singing Success: Kodaly for the Secondary Choral Classroom
Survival Guide for the Director Who Wears Many Hats,
Swingin’ Without a Net: Teaching Jazz When You’re Not a Jazzer
Ungrading in the Collegiate Setting
Working with Digital Scores
Exhibits Happy Hour
Exhibits Coffee Hour
Breathwork and Light Stretch with Amber
Choral Tone Hacks – Rehearsal Techniques for Healthy, Versatile Vocal Timbres
Creating A Harmony from Within: Working with Impostor Phenomenon in Music Education
Finessing the First Year: Elevating Beginning Strings Repertoire and Technique
From Jazz Kitty to Jazz Cat: A Toolbox for Beginning Jazz Band
From the Neck Up: Building Better Single Reed Fundamentals
INTERVIEW CLINIC – Exercises to Improve Your Performance at Employment Screenings
Potomac Valley Youth Orchestra - Concert Band
Sing, Move, Play: Building a Musical Foundation for Little Learners
Teaching Multilingual Learners in Music Ensembles
A Symphony of Strengths: Neuro-Affirming Practices for Diverse Musicians
Assess Without the Stress: 10 Easy Strategies for the Elementary Music Classroom
Baltimore Children's Choir Schola and Chamber Singers
Creative Music Making: A Multitude of Music Tech Projects
Essentials for Success: Strategies and Tools for Young Bands
First the Heart, Then the Baton: Teaching Strategies of Exemplary Band Directors.
From Rules to Relationships: Balancing Classroom Management and Student Engagement
Northwestern High School - Jim Henson Academy for Visual and Performing Arts Orchestra
Start a New Program - Digital Music Production
Teaching Musical Concepts using Movement in the General Music Classroom
The Maryland Opera Bears
Winning Warm-Ups! (for Choirs of Any Age)
Pizza with the Presidents
2026 Maryland 5th/6th Grade Treble Demonstration Chorus Rehearsal
Artificial Intelligence Sharing Session
Benefits of Journaling to the Intern Teaching Experience
Encouraging FUN with a Purpose in the Middle School Choral Classroom
Ensuring a Meaningful and Positive Music-Making Experience for LGBTQ+ Students
Exploring Musical Cultures of South Asia with Mindfulness
K-2 For You: Engaging Music Activities for Young Learners
MCPS Faculty Big Band
Oakdale High School Concert Choir
Practice Made Possible: Tools, Techniques, and Motivation for Today’s Learner
Score Preparation for Successful Rehearsals: Study and Audiation
A Restful Pause: Breathe and Meditate with Julie
All State 2026 - Senior Mixed Chorus Dress Rehearsal
Classroom (emergency) Repair Discussion For Woodwinds
Get to the ‘Good Stuff’ Faster!
Ithaca College Wind Ensemble
Musical Adventures in Social and Emotional Learning with Children’s Literature!
Solving the Mysteries of Shifting: A Practical Guide for Violin Playing Using 747s and Ghosting
The Art of 2-Part: Choral Rep for Any Age
Virginia State University Concert Choir
Why You Need a Music Technology Class and How to Start One
(self)-ADVOCACY) Fighting (and winning) the Good Fight: Successfully advocating for your program, getting a yes from power, and speaking up for yourself.
2025 Maryland 5th/6th Grade Treble Demonstration Chorus Performance
Composing with Special Learners
Discover and Connect! Activities to Blend Music and Language Learning in your Music Classroom
FIX IT NOW!: Developing Ensemble Skills for Effective Rehearsals and Successful Performance
Full Circle: Cultural Dances for Young Learners
Getting Straight Ones: Discovering Quality Grade One Band Repertoire with Ithaca Wind Ensemble
Music Playcations: Gamification for Everyone
Orchestral Rehearsal Problem Solving: Identify, Breakdown, and Resolve Musical Problems
The Culture and Technology of Hip Hop
85th Anniversary Reception
Awards for Excellence
All State 2026 - Senior Band Dress Rehearsal
All State 2026 - Senior Band Concert
All State 2026 - Senior Orchestra Dress Rehearsal
All State 2026 - Senior Orchestra Concert
All State 2026 - Senior Mixed Chorus Concert
All State 2026 - Senior Treble Chorus Concert