Session Proposal Process

About the Sessions

• Session Length: 1 hour 15 minutes
• Types of Sessions:
  • Presentation Sessions are 1-3 people presenting material to the attendees.
  • Panel/Discussion Sessions have a moderator and no more than 6 panelists discussing a topic in the presence of attendees.
  • Demonstration Sessions require a group of musicians (student or adult) to assist the presenter in his/her presentation. Demonstration groups are the responsibility of the presenter and must be limited in size. Session description should include number of performers.

Eligibility

• There are no restrictions on who may submit a proposal.
  
• Session should focus on music, education and related topics. (See the category and standards lists shown below.)

Timeline

• Deadline for submission: December 15, 2018
• January-March: Session evaluation performed by the conference committee.
• Notification of Acceptance: On or before March 15 for non-sponsored sessions; Sponsored sessions are notified following confirmation by conference manager
  Presenters will be notified by the conference committee.

Required Materials for Proposal

As part of the proposal be prepared to include…

• Session title and description
• Name and contact info for all presenters/panel members
• Sponsor company (if any)
• Target grade level (Early Childhood, Middle School, etc.)
• Session category/track (Advocacy, Band, Choir, Curriculum, etc.) Up to three (3) may be indicated. (See below for full list.)
• Which standards does the session address? (See below for full list.)