New Directions in Music Education

Conference 

Michigan State University’s New Directions in Music Education Conference is an innovative event that explores progressive approaches and contemporary issues in music education. It brings together educators, researchers, and practitioners to share cutting-edge practices, engage in thought-provoking discussions, and collaborate on new ideas to advance the field. The conference features keynote speakers, workshops, and presentations, fostering a dynamic environment for professional growth and networking among music education professionals.

New Directions in Music Education Conference 2023

Play in Music Education Across the Lifespan, took place February 23-25 at the Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center at Michigan State University in East Lansing, MI.

The conference included keynote speakers, workshops, musicking, paper sessions, a poster session and reception, banquet and more.

• 2023 schedule and session descriptions
• 2023 call for papers and conference theme

Registration:
2023 New Directions Conference Registration
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Presenters, please register by January 15, 2023, all others by February 10.
Registration rates:

Regular Registration $160 (includes banquet)

Full-Time Graduate Students: $80 (includes banquet)

Full-Time PK-12 Educators: $40 per day*

Full-Time Undergraduate Students: Free, but please register.

*one-day rate only available to full-time PK-12 Educators, banquet additional charge if desired

Travel:
There are several options for getting to Michigan State University. Typically, Detroit Metro Airport offers the least expensive fares, but if you fly into Detroit, you must rent a car or take the Michigan Flyer bus to East Lansing (it’s nice!). This is a roughly 90-minute trip by car and longer by bus. The Capital Region International Airport is much closer—15 minutes from campus—but fares tend to be higher. Other airport options include Grand Rapids or Flint. Rail travel to East Lansing is somewhat limited. Check Amtrak for possible routes.

Hotel:
The conference hotel is the Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center, which is also the location of all conference sessions. Please make your room reservations directly by calling the hotel at 800-875-5090 or online here. Use the room block code 2302NEWDIR. We have a special conference rate of $125 per night; which includes free parking in the adjacent ramp (otherwise parking is $12 per day). The block of rooms will be released on January 24, 2023.

Please contact Conference Organizer Karen Salvador ksal@msu.edu if you have any questions. We look forward to seeing you in February!

PS. To learn about New Directions, A Journal of Scholarship, Creativity, and Leadership in Music Education or read about past conferences, please click here.