# The State Music Education Conference

- Dates: 29 October 2026 to 31 October 2026
- Location: Rushmore Plaza Civic Center, Rapid City, United States
- Address: 444 N Mt Rushmore Road
- Organiser: South Dakota Music Education Association
- Industry: Media & Entertainment

## About

The South Dakota Music Education Association seeks session proposals and performance applications for its 18th Annual Music Education Conference, held October 29-31, 2026. The conference is a professional development, research in music education, and in-person state MEA event. It is for educators and others who submit proposals, performance applications, or inquire about exhibiting or sponsoring.

## Who attends

Professional development designed specifically for music educators.

_As described by the organiser._

## Official links

- [Official website](https://nafme.org/event/south-dakota-music-education-association-18th-annual-music-education-conference/)
- [Registration](https://umea.us/conference/conference-general-information/)
- [Call for speakers](https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/T5KXKKW) (deadline unverified, check the call)

## Ticket pricing

USD 100

## Where to stay

- **The Rushmore Hotel & Suites**: 180 m from the venue, 445 Mount Rushmore Road, Rapid City, 57701
  - [Hotel website](https://www.bestwestern.com/en_US/book/hotels-in-rapid-city/the-rushmore-hotel-suites-bw-premier-collection/propertyCode.42055.html)
  - Phone: +1 605-348-8300
- **@ the Loft Bed and Breakfast**: 270 m from the venue
- **Hotel Alex Johnson**: 280 m from the venue, 523 6th Street, Rapid City, 57701
  - [Hotel website](https://www.alexjohnson.com/)
  - Phone: +1-605-342-1210
- **Hyatt Place**: 380 m from the venue, 525 Saint Joseph Street, Rapid City, 57701
- **Holiday Inn Rapid City Downtown - Convention Center**: 1.0 km from the venue, 505 North 5th Street, Rapid City, 57701
- **Days Inn**: 1.5 km from the venue, 725 Jackson Boulevard, Rapid City, 57702
  - [Hotel website](https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/days-inn/rapid-city-south-dakota/days-inn-west-rapid-city/overview)
  - Phone: +1 605-343-6040
- **Avanti Motel**: motel, 1.6 km from the venue, 102 Maple Avenue, Rapid City, 57701
- **Lazy U Motel**: motel, 1.9 km from the venue, 2215 Mount Rushmore Road, 57701
  - [Hotel website](https://lazyumotel.com/)

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Source: https://www.luminik.io/events/the-state-music-education-conference/