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.

Deadline to Nominate Students for EAC

RIMEA members can nominate up to ten students for the 2019 Elementary All-State Chorus before the Friday, January 18th deadline.

Rehearsals:
Saturday, March 2, 2019, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Saturday, March 16, 2019, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Concert:
Sunday, March 17, 2019 @ 5:30 p.m.
(snow date if needed: Monday, March 18, 2019, time TBD)

Festival Registration

The 2018/19 Festival Registration Forms are open.

All the details on the festivals can be found in the 2018/19 RIMEA Member Handbook.

Professional Development 2018/19

RIMEA and several other organizations are offering several Professional Development opportunities for the 2018/19 school year:

...are coming up soon!

2019 Eastern Division Information

The 2019 Eastern Division Conference, "Innovation, Access, and Insights", will take place in Pittsburgh from April 4-7, 2019.

The window to submit nominees for the Eastern Honors Ensembles is now closed. PMEA will e-mail sponsors regarding selections in mid-November.