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32 Winter 2026 • sai-national.org SOCIETY FOR AMERICAN MUSIC 52ND NATIONAL CONFERENCE The Society for American Music is dedicated to the study, teaching, creation, and dissemination of all musics in the Americas. As a scholarly, collegial, and inclusive organization, we serve a wide and diverse array of academics, librarians, composers, performers, and members of the general public. EVENT DATES: March 11–15, 2026 WEBSITE: www.american-music.org/page/ RIC2026GeneralInfo WOMEN BAND DIRECTORS INTERNATIONAL SUMMER CONFERENCE Join colleagues from across the US and Canada to celebrate connection, creativity, and the power of music at the 2026 Women Band Directors International Summer Conference in Omaha, Nebraska. Centered on the theme "Building Strong Foundations," this conference offers a welcoming space to learn, connect, and grow—uplifting every woman in the band world. EVENT DATES: July 8–10, 2026 WEBSITE: www.womenbanddirectors.org/ summerconference NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF NEGRO MUSICIANS NATIONAL CONVENTION Workshops and offerings at the NANM National Convention will feature various concerts, workshops, and clinics, including the NANM Scholarship Competition for Woodwinds & Brass, the New Century Competition for Percussion, the William Warfield Masterclass, Eastern Region Night Concert, and the Gala Awards Banquet . EVENT DATES: July 18–23, 2026 EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION DEADLINE: February 28, 2026 WEBSITE: www.nanm.org/convention NATIONAL FEDERATION OF MUSIC CLUBS COMPETITIONS AND AWARDS The National Federation of Music Clubs (NFMC) offers more than $750,000 in competition and award prizes on the local, state and national level. The Biennial Young Artist and Ellis Duo-Pianists competitions award a total of $92,000 in awards and two years of performance bookings. Additional competitions are sponsored by the Federation in a wide range of categories, including voice, instrumental music, composition, dance, conducting, handicapped and visually impaired, and music therapy. NFMC also sponsors more than 38 annual and biennial awards for students desiring to attend the 20 sponsored Summer Music Centers. WEBSITE: www.nfmc-music.org/competitions-awards SAI SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANTS Several opportunities are available every year to members of Sigma Alpha Iota through SAI Philanthropies, Inc. WEBSITE: bit.ly/saiphilsga MUSICAL AMERICA WORLDWIDE JOBS CENTER A regularly updated catalog of job opportunities in the fields of music and the arts. WEBSITE: https://jobs.musicalamerica.com LEAGUE OF AMERICAN ORCHESTRAS WEBINARS The League of American Orchestras offers regular events and webinars on a variety of timely topics that are relevant to orchestra administrators, board members, volunteers, and musicians. The presenters are thought leaders from the orchestra field and beyond, and the programs offer opportunities to learn from and share common problems and concerns with peers. Many of our online events are recorded for on-demand viewing at your convenience, and all events and webinars are either free or discounted for members. WEBSITE: www.bit.ly/aoupcoming Otunities Recollections, by Robert Weirich Piano Education Press has offered readers of PAN PIPES a discount code to purchase Weirich's book, Recollections: A Pianist's Essays on Teaching, Performing, and Living. Use code WEIRICH20 WEIRICH20 at pianoinspires.com to receive 20% off. Code is only redeemable on the publisher's website. Book review is featured in this issue of PAN PIPES on page 28. WEBSITE: pianoinspires.com