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Register Today!

Join us for a full day of professional learning, performance, and connection.

Location: Georgetown Day School, 4200 Davenport St NW, Washington, DC 20016

Date: Tuesday, October 13, 2026

Check-in opens: 7:30 AM

Sessions: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM


Featured Keynote Speaker: John Jacobson

We're honored to welcome legendary educator, composer, and clinician John Jacobson as our featured keynote speaker. With decades of influence on music education across the country, John brings his signature energy, insight, and passion for music-making to this year's conference with multiple sessions geared toward elementary and secondary educators.


Attendees will enjoy a full day of engaging sessions, hands-on clinics, and networking with fellow music educators from across the region—plus a complimentary breakfast and lunch generously sponsored by QuaverEd.


Whether you teach band, orchestra, general music, choir, or modern band, this conference offers something for every music educator in DC.


Register below!

Registration Cost

Member Rate: $25.00 (verification required)

To locate your NAfME ID, log into nafme.org and locate My Account.


Non-Member Rate: $50.00


To access the Member Rate, join DCMEA here!


View the session descriptions list here.

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Our Conference Partners

QuaverEd

DC Youth Orchestra Program

Music & Arts

QuaverEd®: Providing educators with digital resources, engaging music, and powerful tools to bring student learning to life.

Music & Arts

DC Youth Orchestra Program

Music & Arts

Music & Arts®: your local source for music gear, lessons, repairs & more.

DC Youth Orchestra Program

DC Youth Orchestra Program

DC Youth Orchestra Program

DCYOP offers ten different ensembles and five after school programs designed to meet students at every stage of their musical journey.

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