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 417/419
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.
Music for All sponsored sessions during TMEA by Andrew Poor, DME and A. Jan Taylor, DMA
October 3 – Chattanooga, TN
Finley Stadium
October 17 – Johnson City, TN
Ballad Health Athletic Center
East Tennessee State University
October 24 – Memphis, TN
Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium
October 31 – Nashville, TN
Cookeville, TN
Tucker Stadium, Tennessee Tech University
Thursday-Saturday, April 1-3, 2027
Indianapolis, IN
Ensemble Application Deadline:
May 20, 2026
Four recent award-receiving projects from Tennessee:
Belmont University Regional Wind Band Festival
Belmont University, Nashville, TN
April 18, 2026
Festival Contact: Dr. Barry Kraus
Friday, April 11, 2025
10:00-10:50 AM
Davidson Breakout 1-3
This session presents a mindset-focused and instruction-based approach to creating student success in challenging educational environments by emphasizing purposeful connections, high expectations, and daily growth. The presentation focuses on what educators can control and influence, addressing immediate challenges, and building a culture of safety, mentorship, and recognition to help drive progress. A systematic and concise approach to addressing challenges in daily music instruction for these students will also be provided.
Friday, April 11, 2025
2:00-2:50 PM
Magnolia Mezzanine 17-18
Urban and rural choir directors often navigate limited resources, unbalanced ensembles, and communities where the arts must compete for attention. Yet thriving programs are possible. This session offers practical, strategies for building choirs rooted in high expectations, culturally meaningful repertoire, purposeful rehearsals, and authentic relationships. Grounded in relentless optimism and a belief in students’ potential, participants will leave equipped to grow their programs with clarity and confidence, creating rigorous and meaningful choral experiences for their students.