For Attendees

Get Ready for MWC 2027! 

• • Check out the 2027 WORKING SCHEDULE of sessions and performances Start planning how to pack your days with learning! Links to landing pages with more information about the sessions and performances will be added as the conference comes closer.
  • Relicensure Package (Sponsored by Perpich Center for Arts Education)
    •  Reading Fluency and Comprehension in Music (and Text)
    •  Ensemble Recruitment and Retention Using PBIS (Positive Behavior Intervention Strategies)
  • PLUS a Perpich Session: Changes in Minnesota Music Teacher Licensure
  • Ahmed Anzaldúa – Choral (Sponsored by MN-ACDA)
  • Michele Fernández – Instrumental (Sponsored by MBDA)
  • Dr. Elizabeth Jaakola – DEIA (Sponsored by MacPhail Center for Music)
  • Michael Vasquez – Elementary (Sponsored by University of St. Thomas)

• CONTINUED THIS YEAR!  You can register for ONE DAY ONLY and receive a 30% discount off of the rates below.  We hope you make time for all three days, but we know it is becoming more and more challenging to get subs.  Please look carefully at the schedule before choosing your day to be sure it meets your needs as an educator. We hope those that haven’t been able to attend MWC in the past will be able to attend in 2027!
• Reminder: Member registration rates are only available to current NAfME/MMEA members. Renew your membership or JOIN NOW at nafme.org.
• We encourage you to register online. You will need your NAfME ID number handy to access the membership rate! If you are not able to register online, download a paper registration form. If your school or organization requires paper forms, download the registration form, mail completed form and include check by the due date to receive the best rates.
• We know that you need to connect with others to be stronger educators! There are breaks in the sessions schedule for visiting exhibit booths and networking. We are also providing you with three days of content that will make you better for your students.
  
• 2027 All-Star Elementary Choir Conductor: Matthew Silpot. (Information to check out how to have your students involved!)
• 2027 MMEA Midwinter Convention Letter to Administrators
• Sign up to Volunteer HERE and get a coupon code to reduce the cost of registration!
• Reserve your room online at the Hilton in the block of rooms reserved for MMEA! 2027 Discounted block rate is $139/night.

LINKS COMING SOON!

• PERFORMANCES AND INFORMANCES 2027
• SESSIONS 2027
• P.I.T. STOPS 2027
• EXHIBITORS 2027
• 2027 MWC RESOURCE BOOK

• COMING SOON: Purchase your tickets for the All-State Ensemble Concerts! 100% of February Concert admission proceeds go towards MMEA Scholarships! In 2026, MMEA awarded a total of $48,315 in scholarship funds and 147 scholarships to students for the 2026 All-State Camps.
  • 2026-2027 All-State Ensemble Conductors
    • • Adam Meckler (Jazz Band)
      • Dr. Betsy McCann (Concert Band)
      • Dr. Chung Park (Orchestra)
      • Dr. Brandon T. Cash (TTBB Choir)
      • Dr. Kenneth Green II (Symphonic Band)
      • Dr. Mariana Farah (SATB Choir)
      • Dr. Stephanie Tubiolo (SSAA Choir)