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Welcome to the APME Memphis 2025 conference. Here, you’ll be able to register for the conference and update your Sched profile. The conference schedule will be available in late spring 2025. At that time, you can view the schedule and select the presentations you’d like to attend. If you have any questions, please visit our conference website or contact us at conference@popularmusiceducation.org We look forward to coming together as a community June 4–7, 2025. 
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Thursday, June 5
 

8:00am CDT

Conference Check in/Coffee Time

Open conference registration with coffee and pastries provided.
Thursday June 5, 2025 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
Scheidt Family Performing Arts Center Lobby 3800 Central Ave, Memphis, TN 38117

9:00am CDT

Opening Welcome
Opening welcome with APME and University of Memphis leadership
Speakers
avatar for Steve Holley

Steve Holley

President, APME
Steve Holley is a music educator/bassist/author living in Denver, CO. Steve holds a Ph.D. in Music Learning and Teaching from Arizona State University as well as a B.M. and an M.M. in Jazz/Classical Bass Performance from the University of Memphis.As a teacher, Steve previously served as the Producer... Read More →
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Albert Nguyen

University of Memphis
avatar for Michael Parsons

Michael Parsons

Director of Instrumental / Commercial Music, Briarcrest Christian School / The Univ. of Memphis
Michael Parsons, serves as the Director of Instrumental and Commercial Music at Briarcrest Christian School. Michael directs the Briarcrest Symphonic Band, Briarcrest’s commercial music ensembles, SoundScape and 76-South, Studio 73 Record Label and oversees all aspects of Briarcrest’s... Read More →
Thursday June 5, 2025 9:00am - 9:15am CDT
SPAC - Plough Foundation Performance Hall 3800 Central Ave, Memphis, TN 38117

9:15am CDT

Keynote
Paul McKinney, Memphis conference co-host and Director of Student Success and Alumni Relations at the STAX Music Academy, will host a panel of local musicians discussing the depth of connection between Memphis music and music education in the city and throughout the region. This will be a wonderful opportunity to hear how Memphis musicians and educators integrate the legacy of Memphis music in the classroom, during the rehearsal, and on the stage. 
Speakers
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Paul McKinney

STAX Music Academy
avatar for Steve Holley

Steve Holley

President, APME
Steve Holley is a music educator/bassist/author living in Denver, CO. Steve holds a Ph.D. in Music Learning and Teaching from Arizona State University as well as a B.M. and an M.M. in Jazz/Classical Bass Performance from the University of Memphis.As a teacher, Steve previously served as the Producer... Read More →
avatar for Michael Parsons

Michael Parsons

Director of Instrumental / Commercial Music, Briarcrest Christian School / The Univ. of Memphis
Michael Parsons, serves as the Director of Instrumental and Commercial Music at Briarcrest Christian School. Michael directs the Briarcrest Symphonic Band, Briarcrest’s commercial music ensembles, SoundScape and 76-South, Studio 73 Record Label and oversees all aspects of Briarcrest’s... Read More →
avatar for J. Thomas Link

J. Thomas Link

Artist-In-Residence, St. George's Independent School
J. Thomas Link holds a Master of Arts Degree in Jazz Composition and Improvisation. At the University of Memphis, he has taught Aesthetics and Analysis of Jazz and Commercial Music, Studio Recording Ensemble, University Jazz Ensemble III, Jazz Saxophone, and is a member of the U of... Read More →
Thursday June 5, 2025 9:15am - 10:00am CDT
SPAC - Plough Foundation Performance Hall 3800 Central Ave, Memphis, TN 38117

12:30pm CDT

Lunch
Thursday June 5, 2025 12:30pm - 2:00pm CDT
Lunch on your own.
Thursday June 5, 2025 12:30pm - 2:00pm CDT
TBA
 
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