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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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Friday, June 6
 

10:15am CDT

SuperNova
Friday June 6, 2025 10:15am - 11:30am CDT
Harris Hall - Legacy Building
The ECCS Super Band is composed of Middle and High School students from the Eastern Carver County Schools. This group began as a WIN time activity during the 23-24 school year. Its intent was to open up creative space and perform rock and pop hits found outside of their band, choir, and orchestra repertoire. These high-achieving musicians have participated in regional and state honor bands, choirs, and orchestras and are excited to share their music and energy.
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avatar for Chris Burns

Chris Burns

Fine and Performing Arts Resource Specialist, School District of Osceola County
Christopher Burns is currently the Fine and Performing Arts Resource Specialist in Osceola County, Florida. He received his B.M.E. from the University of Central Florida and his M.M.E. from Boston University and holds a PhD in Music Education from the University of South Florida with... Read More →
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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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PR
Friday June 6, 2025 10:15am - 11:30am CDT
Harris Hall - Legacy Building
  APME LIVE

11:30am CDT

Osceola Rocks!
Friday June 6, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm CDT
Harris Hall - Legacy Building
Osceola Rocks! is a dynamic, student-based band program at Osceola Arts that nurtures young musicians in developing their skills, confidence, and passion for performance. This program provides a creative platform for Osceola students to explore various genres, including rock, pop, and fusion music. With students aged 8-19, Osceola Rocks! emphasizes collaboration, musicianship, and stage presence, fostering a sense of community and artistic growth. Students perform at local events, sharing their talents with the community and inspiring audiences of all ages. Osceola Rocks! celebrates the power of music to unite, educate, and empower the next generation of performers.
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Paul McKinney

STAX Music Academy
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avatar for Chris Burns

Chris Burns

Fine and Performing Arts Resource Specialist, School District of Osceola County
Christopher Burns is currently the Fine and Performing Arts Resource Specialist in Osceola County, Florida. He received his B.M.E. from the University of Central Florida and his M.M.E. from Boston University and holds a PhD in Music Education from the University of South Florida with... Read More →
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SD
Friday June 6, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm CDT
Harris Hall - Legacy Building
  APME LIVE

11:30am CDT

The Limewires
Friday June 6, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm CDT
SPAC - Traicoff Music Hall @ 3800 Central Ave, Memphis, TN 38117
The Limewires from P.K. Yonge in Gainesville, FL are: Makayla Moss, a senior vocalist and songwriter, is scared of birds, but loves Burgs; Diego Hernandez, a 2nd year guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter who has released his first EP;  David Demers, vocalist, guitarist, and newbie to the group plays music when not training for ridiculous athletic events;  Luke Norcoss, a senior keys & bassist who hates Reeses?!?;  Josh Guiterrez, our guitarist who missed his calling with Red Hot Chili Peppers; and Victor Malmgren, an imported Danish drummer who is working on borrowed time.
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avatar for Shane Colquhoun

Shane Colquhoun

Assistant Professor of Music Technology and Contemporary Music Styles, Alabama State University
Shane Colquhoun is an educator, producer, arranger, and composer with a diverse musical background. He earned his Bachelor’s of Arts from Bethune-Cookman University in Music Technology, and his master’s in music education from Auburn University (AU), where he is also completing... Read More →
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Raina Murnak

Vice President, University of Miami
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avatar for Jamie Burg
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PY
Friday June 6, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm CDT
SPAC - Traicoff Music Hall 3800 Central Ave, Memphis, TN 38117
  APME LIVE

2:00pm CDT

The Collective
Friday June 6, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Harris Hall - Legacy Building @ 3800 Central Ave, Memphis, TN 38117
the collective is one of Briarcrest Christian School’s commercial music ensembles. Founded on Jazz, Rock, Blues and popular music rooted in the rich musical culture of Memphis, Tennessee, the collective is distinctly cutting-edge in its content and approach, and embraces the principal musical movements of our time. Integrating live performance and studio recording, the collective performs a variety of musical styles, utilizes relevant technologies, and exposes its members to college and professional opportunities open to today's musician.
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avatar for Victor Sawyer

Victor Sawyer

Memphis Music Initiative
avatar for Kristian Wahlström

Kristian Wahlström

Electric Guitar Pedagogue, PhD, Helsinki Pop & Jazz Conservatory
Kristian Wahlström, PhD, is an established guitarist and has played professionally for over 20 years in the Finnish music scene. As a freelancer, he has performed live with, e.g., Michael Monroe (Hanoi Rocks) and Perttu Kivilaakso (Apocalyptica) as well as recorded with Darude among... Read More →
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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 →
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BC
Friday June 6, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Harris Hall - Legacy Building
  APME LIVE

3:15pm CDT

University of Pikeville Bluegrass Ensemble
Friday June 6, 2025 3:15pm - 4:15pm CDT
Harris Hall - Legacy Building @ 3800 Central Ave, Memphis, TN 38117
This group is a course for students who wish to perform in the University of Pikeville Bluegrass Ensemble. This ensemble is a bluegrass band format and performs at UPike special events, concerts and other off-campus performances throughout the year. Instrumentation includes: upright bass, guitar, mandolin, banjo, vocals, and other instruments as needed. Music is selected and arranged by students and is typically based on the instrumentation, make-up of the group, and performance opportunities.
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avatar for Ruth Debrot

Ruth Debrot

Senior Lecturer in Music Education, Boston University
I am interested in all things about teaching and learning. I sing, play guitar and keys in my band, Notorious Jones. Let's jam!
KR
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JE
Friday June 6, 2025 3:15pm - 4:15pm CDT
Harris Hall - Legacy Building
  APME LIVE

5:00pm CDT

APME LIVE Showcase
Friday June 6, 2025 5:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Ghost River Brewing Company @ 827 South Main St. Memphis, TN 38106
Join us for a celebration featuring student bands, solo artists, and DJs from the APME LIVE Student Festival. Doors open at 4:30. Stop in and enjoy Ghost River's thoughtfully crafted ales at our original taproom, located at the corner of E.H. Crump and South Main. With 12 ales on tap, a rotating house-made seltzer and full bar service including local liquors from Old Dominick Distillery we have everything to satisfy your group's tastes! Plus, we have a new kitchen serving up bar snacks, burgers and wings with all of the best sauces. This taproom also has family and dog-friendly spaces, indoor and outdoor community games and lots of TV’s to catch your favorite sporting events!
Friday June 6, 2025 5:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Ghost River Brewing Company 827 South Main St. Memphis, TN 38106
  APME LIVE
 
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