New Jersey Music Educators Association

02/16/2026

🎶 It’s Finally Here! 🎶

The NJMEA 2026 State Conference is THIS WEEK — and we are ready to Catch the Groove, Fuel the Passion, Grow the Future!

This is an experience you do not want to miss!

✨ Elementary Academy Spotlight – Featuring Bill Henry from Mr. Henry’s Music World bringing energy, creativity, and inspiration for our youngest musicians.

🎤 Keynote Speaker – We are honored to welcome Dr. Peter Boonshaft, whose message will challenge, inspire, and energize educators at every stage of their career.

🔥 Friday Night Gala Concert – Brasilian Vibes!
Off-the-charts energy, incredible musicianship, and a celebration you’ll be talking about long after the final note.

🎼 All-State performances featuring:
• Wind Ensemble
• Symphonic Band
• Modern Band
• Treble Chorus
🎼 Hundreds of sessions
🎶 Student performances at all levels
🎧 More exhibits than ever before
🤝 Networking, collaboration, and inspiration at every turn

There is truly something for everyone — whether you teach elementary, instrumental, choral, general music, higher ed, or are just beginning your journey in music education.

We cannot wait to see our music education family this week in Atlantic City, February 19–21. It will be unforgettable!

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01/30/2026

📱 NJMEA Guidebook is now LIVE!

The 2026 NJMEA State Conference Guidebook is officially up and running!

The complete conference schedule, clinician bios, and lots of additional conference information are now available in one place.

🔹 How to access it:
• Download the Guidebook app from your App Store
• Search for 2026 NJMEA Conference
• Open and you’re set!

⚠️ Important reminder:
There will be no printed conference book this year, so be sure to download the app. The Guidebook will update automatically as changes are made.

Download now and start planning your conference experience! 🎶

See you in Atlantic City on February 19-21!

01/12/2026

🔥🎼 2026 NJMEA STATE CONFERENCE IS GOING TO BE EPIC! 🎼🔥

Join us February 19–21 at the Atlantic City Convention Center for the premier event for music educators, performers, and advocates across New Jersey.

🌟 Conference Highlights:
🎤 Dr. Peter Boonshaft delivering an inspiring keynote
🎶 Friday Night Gala Concert: Brasilian Vibes — high-energy music that will have the entire hall moving
🎓 Elementary Academy with Bill Henry (Mr. Henry’s World)
🎤 Spectacular student performances
🌍 Innovative, world-class clinics you can use immediately in your classroom
No matter where you are in your career, there is truly something for EVERYONE!

🎵 Catch the Groove, Fuel the Passion, Grow the Future 🎵

👉 Register now and be part of NJMEA 2026!

11/05/2025

🎶 Registration is OPEN! 🎶

Join us for the 2026 NJMEA State Conference in Atlantic City, February 19–21, 2026!

This year’s theme — Catch the Groove, Fuel the Passion, Grow the Future — celebrates the heart and energy of music education in New Jersey.

Don’t miss three inspiring days of sessions, performances, exhibits, and collaboration with music educators from across the state.

👉 Register today and be part of the excitement!

10/20/2025

🎶 Exciting news for our Elementary Music Educators!

We’re thrilled to welcome Bill Henry — the creative force behind Mr. Henry’s Music World — as the Elementary Academy Featured Presenter at the 2026 NJMEA State Conference!

Join Bill on Thursday for two interactive workshops: one on ukulele and one on recorder! Expect hands-on learning, creativity, and classroom-ready ideas to bring back to your students.

📅 February 19–21, 2026 | 📍 Atlantic City, NJ
💻 Registration is open — don’t miss out!

10/14/2025

💫 NJMEA 2026 State Conference Friday Night Gala Concert Headliners Announced! 💫

The 2026 NJMEA Gala Concert is going to be bursting with energy as Brasilian Vibes — Nanny Assis, Arthur Lipner, Leonardo Lucini, and Alejandro Lucini — light up the stage! 🇧🇷

From Samba and Bossa Nova to Forró and beyond, their vibrant grooves and irresistible spirit will have you smiling, moving, and celebrating the heart of Brazil. 💃🥁🎵

✨ Registration for the 2026 NJMEA State Conference is OPEN — join us for this incredible experience!

09/30/2025

We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Peter Boonshaft as the Keynote Speaker for the NJMEA 2026 State Conference!

Registration for the conference is open — we hope to see you in Atlantic City!

04/07/2025

🎉 Congratulations to Our New President-Elect! 🎉

Please join us in congratulating Anthony Lanzerotti on being elected as the next President-Elect of the New Jersey Music Educators Association! We are thrilled to welcome Anthony to this leadership role and look forward to the passion, experience, and vision he brings to NJMEA.

The proposed constitutional change on the ballot passed overwhelmingly. We’d like to thank all of our members who participated in the election. Your voice and engagement continue to strengthen our association and shape its future.

Here's to continued growth, collaboration, and excellence in music education across New Jersey! 🎶

03/02/2025

02/24/2025

Congratulations to the 2025 NJ All-State Treble Chorus, Wind Ensemble, and Symphonic Band for their incredible performances over the last two days! Our spectacular conductors, Amanda Hanzlik, Dr. Courtney Snyder, and Dr. Catherine Bushman did remarkable work with our students over the last four days. We're proud of our students and grateful to the many volunteers who made this event happen.

02/21/2025

The second day of the conference is well underway! Onsite registration is available all day. Join us at 1pm for our keynote speaker and 2:15pm for our Honors Band Concert.

02/21/2025

Each year at our conference, we have the opportunity to recognize individuals who have positively impacted music education and our association. We'll honor our award recipients on Friday, February 21 at 1pm. Onsite registration is available each day.

Like many organizations, NJMEA relies almost exclusively on the hard work of volunteers. These exceptional music educators devote countless hours to advancing the mission of NJMEA while also working their full time teaching jobs. This year, we'd like to honor Nancy Dickinson for her distinguished service.

Nancy has served as our All-State Housing Director for the past four years. Before that, she served as our All-State Food and Beverage Manager, All-State chaperone, and president of SJCDA. In her current role, she works tirelessly to ensure that our All-State students are safely and efficiently assigned to rooms for their stays in Atlantic City. We are incredibly grateful for Nancy’s attention to detail, eternally positive attitude, and willingness to go above and beyond for the association and our students. Thank you, Nancy!