Kentucky Music Teachers Association State Conference KMTA members, Kentucky MTNA Collegiate Chapters, and non-members are invited to submit proposals for the upcoming KMTA State Conference.
The 2026 State Conference will be held Friday and Saturday, October 16-17 at Bellarmine University in Louisville, KY.
Deadline for submissions is June 1, 2026
Collaborative sessions, as well as presentations applicable to all instruments, are strongly encouraged. You may also recommend a colleague you feel would contribute an interesting and valuable session. We are particularly interested in creative and interactive presentations that reflect current research related to music pedagogy, professional development, performance and literature, wellness for musicians, community outreach, representation and advocacy.
All presenters must register for the KMTA Conference.
Full Sessions should be 45 minutes in length and address topics related to the above list.
Mini-Sessions are 20 minutes in length related to topics listed above.
Lightning Rounds are brief 5-minute presentations that focus on a single topic, example, idea, project, or technique. They do not attempt to cover all aspects of their subject matter but present one facet of the idea clearly and succinctly.
Proposers agree to present on any day of the conference should their proposal be accepted. Those wishing to present should submit a proposal that adheres to the guidelines listed below.
Session Proposals should include:
- Type of session proposed (Conference, Mini, or Lightning)
- Title
- 200-word maximum session proposal
- 35-word session description for the program book
- List of needs for the session venue (multimedia, instrument, chairs/stands, etc.)
- Short bio of presenter(s) (100-word maximum)
- Recent headshot(s)