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WMEA State Conference, 2026

Registration is now open for the 2026 WMEA State Conference in Yakima, WA. This year’s conference is held from February 12 – 15 at the Yakima Convention Center.

Register now!

Download the app for Washington Music Educators Association 2026 State Conference

We are excited to announce the app for Washington Music Educators Association 2026 State Conference, powered by Guidebook, is now available. With this resource, you have access to the most up-to-date information as well as networking tools.

Get started here: https://builder.guidebook.com/g/wmeaconference2026/

Tap “Download the app” to access the guide on your iOS and Android device.

You can also scan the QR code below!

CLICK HERE FOR A GOOGLE VERSION OF CONFERENCE SCHEDULE (subject to change, we will be using the Guidebook App at the conference and this might not have all updates)

For hotel and booking information, see our Conference Hotel Information page.

WMEA Conference 2026—-Clock Hours Available By Day

Clock hour materials will be available onsite, located near conference registration.

Thursday, 2/12

1.5 Reading Session

Friday, 2/13

9.5 (includes 1.5 for reading session)

Saturday, 2/14

9.5 (Plus 2.0 if attending evening high school all-state jazz concert)

Sunday, 2/15

4.5 (Plus 2.0 if attending junior all-state instrumental concert.)

Total core clock hours: 25

Add high school jazz all–state Saturday: 2

Add junior all-state instrumental concert Sunday: 2

Membership
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NAfME Active Member
Pre-Registration:$340
Conference Start:$355
Two Day:$265
One Day:$190
NAfME Introductory Member
Pre-Registration:$340
Conference Start:$355
Two Day:$265
One Day:$190
NAfME Spouse Member
Pre-Registration:$90
Conference Start:$90
Two Day:N/A
One Day:N/A
NAfME Retired Member
Pre-Registration:$55
Conference Start:$55
Two Day:N/A
One Day:N/A
NAfME Lifetime Member
Pre-Registration:$55
Conference Start:$55
Two Day:N/A
One Day:N/A
NAfME Lifetime Retired Member
Pre-Registration:$55
Conference Start:$55
Two Day:N/A
One Day:N/A
NAfME Collegiate Member
Pre-Registration:$45
Conference Start:$50
Two Day:N/A
One Day:N/A
Spouse/Family Non-Member
Pre-Registration:$90
Conference Start:$90
Two Day:N/A
One Day:N/A
NAfME Retired Spouse/Family
Pre-Registration:$55
Conference Start:$55
Two Day:N/A
One Day:N/A
NAfME Lifetime Spouse/Family
Pre-Registration:$55
Conference Start:$55
Two Day:N/A
One Day:N/A
NAfME Lifetime Retired Spouse/Family
Pre-Registration:$55
Conference Start:$55
Two Day:N/A
One Day:N/A
Student (Non-Member)
Pre-Registration:$45
Conference Start:$50
Two Day:N/A
One Day:N/A
Partner Member
Pre-Registration:$340
Conference Start:$355
Two Day:$265
One Day:$190
Non-Member
Pre-Registration:$470
Conference Start:$490
Two Day:$355
One Day:$275

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Upcoming Events

  • May 30, 2026, 3:00 pm
    All-State Concert Band, All-State Philharmonic Winds
  • May 30, 2026, 4:00 pm
    All-State Philharmonic Strings, All-State Chamber Orchestra and All-State Symphony Orchestra

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