TMEA Clinic/Convention

The TMEA Clinic/Convention is an annually held event recognized as one of the nation's largest gatherings for music education. Scheduled from February 10-13, 2027, in San Antonio, United States, this convention takes place at the Henry B. González Convention Center and the adjacent Grand Hyatt. It serves as a vital platform for music educators, students, families, and exhibitors to engage in professional development, attend diverse performances, and foster valuable networking connections. The event features extensive pedagogical workshops, performances by both school and professional musicians, and a comprehensive exhibit hall.

The exhibit hall showcases products and services from a wide array of sectors crucial to the music education community. Exhibitors include music instrument manufacturers, retailers, fundraising organizations, travel companies, colleges, and higher education institutions. Companies participating in the exhibition can achieve immediate onsite sales, cultivate lasting customer relationships, and significantly enhance their brand exposure. This provides a direct channel to connect with the substantial purchasing power of thousands of attendees and engage with key customers, including college exhibitors reaching Texas music students and their families.

The convention attracts a broad target audience, encompassing music educators from PreK through college, conductors, private lesson instructors, professional musicians, and college student members. It also welcomes educators from public and private institutions, including those from outside Texas, alongside high school and middle school students, and family members of registered attendees and performers. Organized by the TMEA Texas Music Educators Association, founded in 1920, the event supports the association's mission to advance music education and provide professional growth opportunities for its members, which include over 14,100 school music educators among its 20,400 members.