The 2025 NAfME Northwest Division Conference will be held February 13-16, 2025 at the Spokane Convention Center, Doubletree Inn, and Davenport Grand Hotel in Spokane, Washington
CONFERENCE SCHEDULE LINK (Subject to updates and changes!)
Download University / College Reception form
Conference Headliners
• Scott Lang, Keynote
• Alice Hammel, Differences and Disabilities
• Marguerite Wilder, Band (GIA)
• Scott Rush, Band (GIA)
• Julie Yu, Choir
• John Feierabend, Elementary (GIA)
• Lorelei Batisla-ong, Elementary
• Christopher Russell, Elementary (Peripole)
• Beth Ann Hepburn, Elementary
• Nicole Boutros Melrose, Orchestra
• Annie Ray, Orchestra
Pre-registration is only available for the entire three day event, and is now open to all membership types.
- NAfME Member: $280
- NAfME Active Spouse Member: $80
- NAfME Spouse (Non-Member): $80
- NAfME Retired Member: $50
- NAfME Retired Spouse (Non-Member): $50
- NAfME Collegiate Member: $35
- Student (Non-Member): $40
- Non-Member: $430
- NAfME Member: $350
Two Day Pass: $240
One Day Pass: $175 - NAfME Active Spouse Member: $80
- NAfME Spouse (Non-Member): $80
- NAfME Retired Member: $50
- NAfME Retired Spouse (Non-Member): $50
- NAfME Collegiate Member: $40
- Student (Non-Member): $40
- Non-Member: $430
Meal tickets, $25 each: Only available via pre-registration through February 1, 2025.
• Small Schools Luncheon Friday
• Exhibitor Hall Lunch Friday
• Exhibitor Hall Lunch Saturday
• State Breakfast, Sunday
One and two day registrations will only be available after the start of the conference.
University/College and other Receptions February 15, 7:00 PM
Participating institutions TBA To host a reception click HERE
Conference Performer Auditions
Performer auditions for the 2025 NAfME Northwest Division Conference are closed. Thank you for your interest. Auditions to perform at the 2026 WMEA State Conference will open November 4, 2024 and close May 15, 2025.
Honor Groups
The NAfME All Northwest and WMEA High School All State Honor Groups are scheduled for February 13-15, with Junior All State Groups scheduled for February 16 (Other than Junior Jazz Band) in Spokane. Honor group auditions and other information can be found here
More conference information will be added here as it becomes available.
Thank you and we look forward to seeing you there!