MMEA 2026 FALL IN-SERVICE CONFERENCE
The Maryland Music Educators Association will host the 2026 Fall In-Service Conference at Governor Thomas Johnson High School in Frederick County, Maryland, on Friday, October 16, 2026.
Current, retired, and future educators from around the region are invited to attend. This conference is a great opportunity to connect with colleagues from across the Maryland area and beyond. Attendees will learn applicable, pedagogy-based, proven practices from fellow Marylanders and nationally recognized clinicians.
Current, retired, and future educators from around the region are invited to attend. This conference is a great opportunity to connect with colleagues from across the Maryland area and beyond. Attendees will learn applicable, pedagogy-based, proven practices from fellow Marylanders and nationally recognized clinicians.
LOCATIONS
Governor Thomas Johnson High School
1501 North Market Street, Frederick, MD 21701 (Map)
1501 North Market Street, Frederick, MD 21701 (Map)
50 Citizens Way, Frederick, MD 21701 (Map)
CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
8:00 AM - Registration, Exhibits, Coffee Hour, & Networking
9:00 AM - Session 1
10:00 AM - Session 2
1:00 AM - MMEA General Assembly/Keynote Address
12:00PM - Lunch & Visit Exhibits
1:30 PM - Session 3
1:00 AM - MMEA General Assembly/Keynote Address
12:00PM - Lunch & Visit Exhibits
1:30 PM - Session 3
2:30 PM - Session 4
3:30 PM - Conference Social
3:30 PM - Conference Social
CONFERENCE APP
MMEA uses a conference app called “Sched”. Download and log in instructions will be sent to all registered attendees prior to the conference.
SPONSOR OR EXHIBIT WITH MMEA
Interested in becoming a sponsor, exhibitor, and/or strategic partner? Click here.
IMPORTANT NOTICE - SCAM WARNING!
MMEA does not share contact information or contract with third-party services to reach out to presenters, exhibitors, sponsors, or partners.
This includes offers for discounted hotel reservations, exhibition services, or attendee lists.
This includes offers for discounted hotel reservations, exhibition services, or attendee lists.
- All official details - vendor info, hotel links, and other updates - will come directly from MMEA through email or linked on our website.
- Direct any questions to MMEA.
COMMUNICATION and QUESTIONS
Please direct all questions to the MMEA Team at [email protected].
CONFERENCE COMMITTEE
MMEA wishes to recognize and thank the committee listed below for their work in creating the two outstanding 2026-2027 conferences.
MMEA Leadership
Kellie Harvey, NBCT, Conference Chair
Dr. Melissa Goetschius, Conference Exhibit Chair
Amy T. Hairston, MMEA President
Chan’nel Howard, MMEA President-Elect
Jennifer Kauffman, MMEA Immediate Past President
Carrie Barrett Traube, MMEA Recording Secretary
Kiarré Sherman, MMEA Member-At-Large
Dr. Susan Eckerle, MBDA President
Lauren Bond, NBCT, MBDA President-Elect
Charnice Frazier, MCEA President
Kevin A. Lewis, Sr., MCEA President-Elect
Stephanie Mayer-Sattin, MODA President
Dr. Jeannine A. Sturm, MODA President Elect
Jess Windsor, MGMTA President
Dr. Anne Binkley, MGMTA President-Elect
Dr. Robin Giebelhausen, MSMTE President
Dr. Rachel Brashier, MSMTE President-Elect
Erika Safford, Accessibility & Accommodations Chair
Doug Conrad, Advocacy Chair
Reid Harlan, Collegiate Representative
Danni Schmitt, Community Liaison
Dylan Williams, Finance & Development Chair
Erin Chester, Membership Chair
Karl Stewart, MAMEA Representative
Mike Arena, Music Industry Representative
Robby Burns, NBCT, Music Technology Chair
G. Scott Barton, Private Schools Representative
Sam Baronowsky, Private Studios Liaison
Marina C. McLerran, Ph.D., Research Chair
Phil Barnes, State Large Ensemble Festivals Chair
Mrs. Jenny Wegman-Ey, NBCT, State Solo & Ensemble Festivals Chair
John G. Pusateri, Tri-M Chair
Anthony Conto, MMEA Executive Director
TI:ME Leadership
Mark Lochstampfor, TI:ME Vice President
Richard McCready, TI:ME Secretary
MMEA Membership Volunteers
Laura Allison, Baltimore County
Paul Balsley, Calvert County
Alicia Bloomfield, Montgomery County
Scott Engel, Washington County
Kate Evans, Towson University
Gabriel Gray, Charles County
Kimberly Hirschmann, Frederick County
Douglas Jameson, Baltimore City County
Brittney Lynn, Prince George’s County
Diana Morse, Charles County
Lulu Mwangi Mupfumbu, UMBC
Mark Pavlecic, Charles County
Micah Persinger, Anne Arundel County
Branden Steinmetz, Towson University
Ryan Sullivan, Montgomery County
Brian Thompson, Carroll County
Cullen Waller, Prince George’s County
Lauren Walker, Anne Arundel County
Daniel Willson, Montgomery County
