Founded in 1915, the Rhode Island Music Education Association is a federated state association of the NAfME. We are a non-profit organization that plays a significant role in representing all phases of music education in the schools, colleges, and universities within the state of Rhode Island.


RIMEA Student Composition Showcase

Submissions open January 19, 2026. Winners of each division will receive a $100 Gift Card to Robert's Music in West Warwick and will be invited to be formally acknowledged at one of the All-State Concerts in March.


Large Ensemble Festivals

Register for the 2025/26 Large Ensemble Festivals including Band/Orchestra/Choral/Jazz.


Professional Development/General Music Page

Check out what's new on the RIMEA General Music page: a YouTube Playlist of GM Resources, 2025/26 PD offerings (with PLU credit hours), photos from previous workshops, AND a new a handful of short surveys to help the GM Council grow our GM community.


All-In-Music Fund

Support RIMEA's efforts in making student participation in RIMEA events, and music education in general, more accessible for ALL students in RI regardless of income, via scholarships, fee waivers for our state events and travel support for All-Eastern and All-National Honors students.