January 18-20, 2024

Huntsville Von Braun Center
Huntsville, AL

Hello Alabama Music Education Family,

The AMEA Governing Board met this evening (1-16-24) at 8:00 pm and unanimously voted to cancel the 2024 AMEA Professional Development Conference in Huntsville, AL. Unfortunately, the road conditions have neglected to improve over the past 24 hours and do not look favorable through the duration of the conference.

Please understand that the Governing Board weighed all options in making this difficult decision. Ultimately, we decided that the safety of our membership was paramount. We ask your patience and understanding in weeks ahead as we navigate the logistics and repercussions of canceling the conference. We will release details about refunds in the near future.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me or Dr. Rusty Logan, the AMEA Executive Director. In the meantime, you will need to call and personally cancel your hotel reservations.

Thank you for allowing us to serve you.

Sincerely,

Rob Lyda, PhD
President
Alabama Music Educators Association

Dear Prospective AMEA Exhibitor/Sponsor/Advertiser,

The 2024 AMEA Professional Development Conference is scheduled for January 18 – 20 at the Huntsville Von Braun Center (VBC). The exhibits will be in the conveniently located VBC. Please see the information below for details on how you can participate and support our conference! We are looking forward to hearing from you.

Best,

Rusty Logan

Executive Director

Conference
  • To reserve an Exhibitor Booth and/or become an AMEA Sponsor, please follow the link below.
  • Sponsorships are available for:
    • Conference App
    • Exhibit Hall Reception
    • The President’s reception.
Exhibit Hall Schedule

Load-in

  • Wednesday, 1:00 pm – 7:30 pm
  • Thursday, 7:30 – 10:30 am.

Show Hours

  • Thursday, 10:30 am – 5:30 pm
  • Friday, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
  • Booths must remain open until 5:00 pm on Friday.

Exclusive Exhibit Times

  • The opening of the exhibits at 10:30 am Thursday.
  • The Exhibit Hall Reception at 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm Thursday.

Load-out

  • Friday, 5:00 – 9:00 pm
  • Booths must remain open until 5:00 pm on Friday.
Book Your Stay at the Conference Hotel
  • The AMEA Conference hotels are the Embassy Suites Huntsville and the Springhill Suites Huntsville Downtown.
  • Book a room at one of the conference hotels.
  • The deadline to reserve a room in the AMEA block is at the end of December.
Become an Industry Member and Save $

Save big $ on advertising and sponsorship! You are cordially invited to become an industry/institutional member of the Alabama Music Educators Association.

AMEA is a non-profit organization that provides in-service opportunities for its members and educational opportunities for the music students in our state. Active members include music educators at public and private K-12 schools, colleges, universities, and private music teachers. AMEA’s membership also includes college students preparing for careers in music education and retired members.

Industry/institutional members assist in maintaining an open communication between AMEA active members and music dealers, educational institutions, musical organizations, clubs, other supportive groups and individuals having an involved interest in music education. Becoming an industry/institutional member gives all the rights and privileges of active members except the right to vote or hold office.

Industry/institutional members are regarded by AMEA’s Board and membership as an elite group that extends beyond their businesses and services by being partners with the music education professionals who in turn support and patronize them. This is an opportunity to add YOUR name to the rolls as an industry member. AMEA’s membership year runs from July 1 through June 30.