The Research Chair participates ex officio. The music industry provides extensive displays and exhibits with the newest in music publications, equipment and services. An opportunity for PMEA members to participate in a 12 hour seminar to develop leadership abilities and to establish goals in relation to daily teaching routine. Several Districts provide junior high level festivals for band, chorus and orchestra. Some counties organize festivals on all levels.
Some Districts organize special events for advanced high school performers.
All Districts provide a band, chorus and orchestra festival. Students in senior high school audition for participation and placement. Districts encourage jazz ensemble festivals. Students rated for their superior performance progress to region and finally to the All-State festival. Five hundred of the finest high school musicians perform a gala concluding concert during the annual In-Service Conference.