Each year, over 300 educators and collegiate students come to the NDMEA Conference, along with 100 exhibitors, 450 All-State students, and 3200 audience members. This 3-day weekend includes keynotes from the nation's leading educators and performers, Concert Hour and Lobby Performances from our state's top ensembles, educational music sessions from around the state and nation, and outstanding performances from our All-State ensembles.
  • Exhibitors and Sponsors
  • Schedule and Sessions
  • Location
  • Pricing and Registration
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Bismarck, North Dakota

​Places to Stay
Hotel room rates listed here. Expiration depends on the hotel.
Flight Information
Conference Venue
All NDMEA Conferences are held in the Bismarck Event Center.
​Places to Eat
There are plenty of choices for a tasty bite to eat.
​Parking
Parking is free in Lots C and D during the event. Present your conference badge on north end of the northwest lot for free parking.
​NDMEA Member Registration Pricing (Note: we do NOT renew membership onsite at the conference - renewals need to be completed before onsite registration)
  • Member Registration Full conference $115 **** March 1st: $130
  • One-Day Member Registration Thursday sessions $65 **** March 1st: $80
  • ​One-Day Member Registration Friday sessions and keynote $65 **** March 1st: $80
  • Collegiate Member $20 **** March 1st: $35
  •  Retired Member $0

Non-NDMEA Member Registration Pricing 
  • Non-Member Registration Full conference $235 **** March 1st: $250
  •  One-Day Non-Member Registration Thursday sessions $125 **** March 1st: $140
  •  One-Day Non-Member Registration Friday sessions and keynote $125 **** March 1st: $140
  •  Collegiate Non-Member Registration $45 **** March 1st: $60

Renewing Membership and Registration
  • Contact NAfME at 1-800-336-3768 or log in to www.nafme.org to renew your membership.
  • Here are some helpful steps to renewing your membership.
  • Please plan for 48 hours between time of renewal and attempting to register as a member.
  • Please do not register at the non-member rate if your membership is pending. If you register as a non-member and later provide proof of membership at the conference, NDMEA cannot issue a refund.

Payment Policies
  • Refunds: no refunds will be given after March 15th, 2020.
  • Early Bird Rates: Payment online must be made by Saturday, February 29th, 2020 to qualify for early bird rates. Payment with mailed check must be postmarked by Saturday, February 29th, 2020 to qualify for early bird rates. We do not accept purchase orders.
  • School Payment: If your school business office is responsible for paying your registration, please confirm with them that payment has been made prior to picking up your badge on site. You will not receive your badge without payment or documentation of payment.

Future Conference Dates

2020 March 22-23-24 (Sunday-Monday-Tuesday)
2021 March 21-22-23 (Sunday-Monday-Tuesday)
2022 March 24-25-26 (Thursday-Friday-Saturday)
2023 March 23-24-25 (Thursday-Friday-Saturday)
2024 March 21-22-23 (Thursday-Friday-Saturday)
2025 March 23-24-25 (Sunday-Monday-Tuesday)
All conferences are held at the Bismarck Event Center.

Register For Conference Credit

Conference attendees can receive up to 1 education credit by attending the conference and completing requirements through Valley City State University.

Conference Letter

Do you need to justify attending the NDMEA conference to your administration? Bolster your request with a letter from the NDMEA Executive Committee.

Conference Venue Maps

Lots C and D are free parking for everyone. Attendees can present their badges for free parking on the northwest side of Lot B.
Exhibit Halls A-D, Tree Rooms, Lobby, and PR 106
Prairie Rose (PR) Rooms 101-105