Conference Information

2026 OMEA Professional Development Conference

Mark Hensler, Director of Professional Development and Conference Management

All State Choir 2025

Make your plans now to join us January 29-31 at the beautiful Greater Columbus Convention Center and Columbus Hyatt Regency. Need help convincing your administrator to provide release time? Check out the updated Letter to Administrators which presents the conference through the lens of the standards for the teaching profession.

Columbus offers several unique opportunities to enhance your conference experience. Both the Hyatt and Hilton hotels are directly connected to the Convention Center, while the Drury Inn can be accessed conveniently through the Convention Center food court.

All State Children’s Chorus 2025

Opening Measures: Thursday Morning Feature. Conference attendees are invited to begin their experience with Opening Measures, scheduled for Thursday morning from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. This session will feature Barry Hartz, one of our most highly regarded band clinicians, presenting Reimagining What’s Possible in Beginning Band. This opening event is designed to inspire fresh ideas and set the tone for the days ahead.

The Greater Columbus Convention Center will once again serve as the home of General Music World, featuring the ever-popular Thursday morning Jump Start sessions. Attendees are encouraged to take part in these sessions as well as the evening folk dance. In addition, the Convention Center will host the All-State Band and Orchestra, a special appearance by The Dallas Brass, a wide variety of sessions and performances, and our exceptional Trade Show.

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The Hyatt will serve as the location for the All-State Children’s Chorus, All-State Choir, All-State Jazz Ensemble, the Research Forum, sessions, performances, meetings, and receptions. In the evening, the Hyatt’s Big Bar on 2 will host the late-night Stanton’s Reading Band and the OMEA Jam Session, providing engaging opportunities to connect with colleagues and enjoy music in an informal setting. Cameo Concerts will perform on two stages in the Hyatt public areas.

All State Jazz 2025

Still deciding? Be sure to explore the OMEA website Conference Menu for frequent updates and registration information. Attendees are also encouraged to visit and follow the OMEA Facebook page, where Clinician Spotlights and the latest conference news will be featured in the weeks leading up to the event.

Fiddlers 2025

2026 PDC Team Mark Hensler, Director of Professional Development & Conference Management pd_director@omea-ohio.org

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