Welcome, Tennessee Music Education Association Conference Visitors!
Music for All is pleased to be a sponsor of the Tennessee Music Education Association conference.
Visit us at TMEA Booth 228
Visit us to learn about these events and more!
At Music for All, we know that the most influential element in the success of students in music education is qualified, knowledgeable, and well-prepared teachers. The Sweetwater Director Academy, led by Nola Jones, is recognized as the finest and most comprehensive professional development experience available for band directors and instructors of color guard, percussion, and marching and movement.
Jeffrey Grogan
Incoming Professor of Orchestral Studies, Baylor University
Former Director of Orchestral Activities, Bass School of Music, Oklahoma City University
October 4 – Chattanooga, TN
Finley Stadium
October 11 – Memphis, TN
Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium
October 18 – Johnson City, TN
Ballad Health Athletic Center
East Tennessee State University
Thursday-Saturday, March 25-26, 2026
Indianapolis, IN
Ensemble Application Deadline:
May 20, 2025
Four winning projects from Tennessee in 2025:
Belmont University Regional Wind Band Festival
Belmont University, Nashville, TN
2026 Date TBA
Festival Contact: Dr. Barry Kraus
The Inspired Conductor: Connecting Students to Music, Emotion, and Meaning
Friday, April 11, 2025
2:00-2:50
Jackson CD
This interactive session explores how conductors can go beyond technique to become artistic guides—helping students form powerful emotional connections to the music, the composer, and each other. With live conducting demonstrations and opportunities for audience participation, attendees will explore how gesture, rehearsal language, and interpretive choices can lead to more meaningful and expressive performances.
At its core, conducting is about connection—between conductor, ensemble, composer, and audience. In The Inspired Conductor, Jeff Grogan shares practical strategies and artistic insights to help conductors lead with intention, imagination, and emotional depth. Students from the Hume-Fogg Academic High School Orchestra, directed by Anna Maria A. Miller, will serve as a live lab ensemble. Select participants will be invited to conduct the group and receive instant coaching and feedback, making this an active, hands-on learning experience for all. Together, we’ll explore how inspired conducting can empower students and elevate the music.
Beyond the Notes: Creating Life-Changing Experiences for Your Students Every Day
Friday, April 11, 2025
4:00-4:50
Jackson CD
This session explores how music educators can move beyond technique and repertoire to build transformational relationships and foster meaningful, lasting impact in their students’ lives. Learn strategies to create a classroom culture rooted in empathy, purpose, and joy—through artistic excellence.