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.
Popular music has transformed the way in which our society has learned about the impact of culture in the lives of Americans. How is popular music celebrated in the halls of our schools and more importantly in music classrooms? This session will highlight the journey of comprehensive infusion of popular music in the K-12 Music Ecosystem. Participants will explore methods to maximize the standards music genres post 1950-Present and embrace culture to support students in becoming arts appreciators. Highlights on the infusion of the ukulele program in Grade 3, explore ways to launch Modern Band and celebrate DJ culture & Hip hop, pop, Salsa, Rock and so much more!
