Virginia Tech at VMEA 2025
Virginia Tech at VMEA 2025
November 20–22, 2025
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Virginia Tech’s School of Performing Arts is proud to participate in the Virginia Music Educators Association (VMEA) Conference with a series of performances, presentations, and events that showcase the talent and expertise of our faculty, students, and alumni.
Stay Connected with Virginia Tech
Planning to attend VMEA? Don’t miss the Virginia Tech Reception at the Blue Moon Tap House, across the street from the conference — a great chance to reconnect with alumni, colleagues, and friends. Help us prepare by pre-registering here. We’re looking forward to seeing you!
Are you a Virginia Tech alum working in music education? We’d love to hear what you’re up to. Fill out our Alumni Spotlight Survey to share your work and help us celebrate the impact Hokies are making across the state and beyond.
Curious about what’s new in our program? Virginia Tech’s music curriculum continues to grow and evolve to meet the needs of today’s musicians. Visit our webpage to explore new and updated degree tracks, course offerings, accelerated Master’s programs, and all of the opportunities we offer for future students.
Event Schedule
Percussion Techniques Refresh
Annie Stevens, presenter
Thursday, November 20 | 3–3:45 PM
Cue the Chaos: A Real Talk SessionCue the Chaos: A Real Talk Session
Peyton Gentry, Liberty High School band director and Virginia Tech alum (panelist)
Jay Smith, Powhatan Middle School band director and Virginia Tech alum (panelist)
Thursday, November 20 | 3–3:45 PM
Virginia Tech Chamber Singers
Dwight Bigler, conductor
Friday, November 21 | 4–4:30 PM
Virginia Tech Wind Ensemble
Derek Shapiro, conductor
Friday, November 21 | 6:15–7:00 PM
Virginia Tech Reception
Friday, November 21 | 7:30–9:30 PM
Blue Moon Tap House
Reconnect with fellow Hokies and friends of the School of Performing Arts.
Choral Arranging Skills: Adapting and Creating New Music for Your Choirs
Dwight Bigler, presenter
Saturday, November 22 | 11–11:45 AM
Creating Harmony: Building Culture and Community in the Choir Room
Nicole Schmitt, Hollins University faculty and Virginia Tech alum
Saturday, November 22 | 3–3:45 PM