FEIERABEND ASSOCIATION FOR MUSIC EDUCATION

CONFERENCE DETAILS
FRIDAY, JULY 19 - SUNDAY, JULY 21

With more than 30 conference sessions over two days, the FAME Conference offers informative and engaging professional learning opportunities presented by FAME-Endorsed Teacher Trainers and experienced practitioners who will demonstrate applications of the Feierabend approach: First Steps in Music, Conversational Solfege, and more. In conjunction with the 2024 conference, FAME is also pleased to announce the offering of FAME Electives July 18-19, 2024 which are deeper dives into the Feierabend philosophy in three-hour workshop settings.

Whether you are a seasoned educator or new to the Feierabend approach, we welcome you to learn and grow with us at the 2024 FAME Conference, Chicago. Join us in the excitement and find thoughtful and energetic connections with FAME: a tuneful, beatful, artful learning community.

Make your plans NOW to join us in Chicago at #FAMECON2024

LOCATION & HOTEL REGISTRATION

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Chicago - Alsip
5000 West 127th Street, Alsip, IL, 60803

Please also make your room reservations before June 18, 2024 to get the special FAME rate of $129 plus taxes and fees per night! Use the three-letter code "FAM" at checkout for the group rate. RESERVE YOUR SPOT TODAY!

GETTING TO THE HOTEL
✈️ Chicago Midway Airport is less than 30 minutes from the hotel. The Double Tree - Alsip offers a complimentary airport shuttle from Midway airport. Reservations can be made at (708) 371–7300 at least 24 hours in advance.

Schedule

The main conference event kicks off on Friday, July 19 2024 at 6:30 p.m. with the ever-popular Strawberry Social and evening Folk Dance. Put on your dancing shoes and join us for a Feierabend tradition of dessert and dancing with caller Sanna Longden!

Join us as colleagues and friends come together for the traditional Saturday evening dinner banquet (included in conference registration) and Community Sing.

View the Program Schedule

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“Join us for an inspiring weekend – bringing music educators together to experience the joy and exuberance of song and dance, the opportunity to explore best practices in teaching methods, and the benefit of sharing common experiences with colleagues who share a passion for advancing musical learning for all students.” - John Feierabend

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

TICKET SALES OPENS DECEMBER 31!

PLEASE NOTE: Graduate credit opportunities will be available - more information coming soon!

FAME Conference Scholarship

FAME invites educators in the field of music education to apply for scholarships to attend the Fifth Biennial Conference, July 19-21, 2024.

The scholarship is good for one registration. Please see the FAME Conference Page for additional information.

Deadline for application - May 1, 2024. Winners will be notified by June 1.

Link to scholarship application form

Early Bird
Registration

Jan 1 - July 1 | $275 FAME MEMBER

Jan 1 - July 1 | $345 NON MEMBER

Jan 1 - July 1 | $100 Student FAME MEMBER

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Regular
Registration

After July 2 | $345 FAME MEMBER

After July 2 | $415 NON MEMBER

After July 2 | $125 Student

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Schools districts looking to pay with Purchase Orders, please email:
Emily Maurek, [email protected] or use this Administrator's Letter template to advocate to have your conference registration costs covered by your District/School!