ONTARIO MUSIC EDUCATORS’ ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE,
PRODUCED WITH THE CANADIAN MUSIC INDUSTRY EDUCATION COMMITTEE

November 7 – 9, 2024 at the RBC Place & DoubleTree by Hilton, London, Ontario

Sow New Seeds, Grow New Roots

Just as root means the point at which something initiates its course or existence, our conference offers a fresh and original beginning. These new roots encompass all musics and music educations…all curricula and beliefs of many kinds.

As members of OMEA, we are rooted – established deeply and firmly – since 1949. We are bound together by our roots – the parts which are attached into the ground for support. Our roots also convey essentials (in a plant this is water and nourishment). For us, this essential element is the belief that every student should have access to music education where they find a meaningful place.

We will gather after coming from all directions. We will sow new seeds and grow new roots.

Countdown to Roots 2024

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Register + General Information

Online Registration is now OPEN (click here!)

Hardcopy Registration (Print and Mail) is available by Clicking HERE [PDF]

Prices do not include HST

Full Conference (Thursday-Saturday)

ACTIVE MEMBER

$466.00+HST

RETIRED MEMBER

$251.00+HST

FULL-TIME STUDENT**

$174.00+HST

HONORARY LIFE MEMBER †

$217.50+HST

1 Day Conference

ACTIVE MEMBER

$342.00+HST

RETIRED MEMBER

$187.50+HST

FULL-TIME STUDENT**

$124.00+HST

HONORARY LIFE MEMBER †

$137.00+HST

In order to register for the conference you must be an OMEA member throughout the entire event.

Keynote Sessions

Apply to Perform

Seedling Concert Applications are now closed – see you at ROOTS!

Hotel Information

 

Anyone involved with the Roots can access special rates for our conference. Please book your room using this link.

 

 

If you see that your dates are sold out, you can also access special rates with Delta (very close to the site of Roots) using this link

Alternatively, you may find rooms at reasonable prices off site, closer to highway 401.

Conference Guide

All information will go live in the WHOVA app on November 1st. Conference attendees should watch their email for instructions on how to access this on that date. 

Conference Rates

Prices do not include HST

Full Conference (Thursday-Saturday)

ACTIVE MEMBER

Early Bird: $340.00+HST Regular: $404.00+HST Late: $466.00+HST

RETIRED MEMBER

Early Bird: $199.00+HST Regular $236.00+HST Late: $251.00+HST

FULL-TIME STUDENT**

Early Bird: $124.00+HST Regular: $150.00+HST Late: $174.00+HST

HONORARY LIFE MEMBER †

Early Bird: $155.00+HST Regular: $186.00+HST Late: $217.50+HST

1 Day Conference

ACTIVE MEMBER

Early Bird: $242.00+HST Regular: $292.00+HST Late: $342.00+HST

RETIRED MEMBER

Early Bird: $137.00+HST Regular $161.59+HST Late: $187.50+HST

FULL-TIME STUDENT**

Early Bird: $99.50+HST Regular: $112.00+HST Late: $124.00+HST

HONORARY LIFE MEMBER †

Early Bird: $112.00+HST Regular: $124.00+HST Late: $137.00+HST

Performance Information

A Letter To Administrators

This is a template for a letter you might use to help introduce the idea of attending the OMEA conference to your administrator. Two formats are included below in .pdf and .docx for your use to edit and use as you see fit. 

ADMIN LETTER [DOCX]

ADMIN LETTER [PDF]

Student Volunteers

Register to volunteer as a student by filling out this form

This form will close on October 6th, 2024

Conference Schedule

 

OMEA/CMIEC Research Sessions

Research Session Applications are now closed. See you at ROOTS!

Industry / Exhibitor Information

Industry Booth Registration is now closed. Thank you for your interest and see you at ROOTS!