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 2026 All-State Concert Keepsakes



Solo & Ensemble Festival

This year's Solo & Ensemble Festival will take place on Saturday, May 16th at North Kingtown HS. The pre-registration deadline was Friday, April 10th at 11:59 p.m. On-site events must be registered by a RIMEA member on 5/16 (a signed note from sponsor will suffice), for a fee of $30 (solos) and $50 (ensemble).


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.