Pre-Conference
A special set of sessions will be held on Wednesday before the conference.
Lift Every Voice... Especially Yours!
The FMEA 2026 Pre-Conference
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Tampa Convention Center Room 118
It's an interesting time for music education in Florida. We see thriving, growing programs in some communities, yet in others, music educators are fighting against underfunding, understaffing, and the threat of losing their programs entirely. With that in mind, our 2026 FMEA Pre-Conference is designed to:
- Engage music educators with the product we have at our various schools
- Equip you with the necessary tools and strategies to connect your programs to your communities and beyond in a positive way.
- Empower us to not only be great music educators, but also to be well-informed advocates for our students, our programs, and our profession
12:45 pm - Opening Session: "The Predicament" by FMEA President-Elect Bernie Hendricks Jr.
1:00 pm - The Product by Ernesta Chicklowski
2:00 pm - Your Presence
3:00 pm - Your Platform
Add the Pre-Conference to your Conference Registration today!
Thank you to our 2026 Conference Sponsors:
Also, thank you to our Exhibitors and Corporate and Academic Partners
1-800-301-FMEA(3632) • Fax: (850) 942-1793