Founded in 1915, the Rhode Island Music Education Association is a federated state association of the NAfME. We are a non-profit organization that plays a significant role in representing all phases of music education in the schools, colleges, and universities within the state of Rhode Island.

RIMEA 2026/27 All-State Audition Information

Preregistration closed October 9th. Members may register students on-site at Ponaganset HS on 11/14 for a fee of $35. If the sponsor is unable to attend in-person, a signed note sponsoring the student will suffice. These students will be sent to wait by the room for a no-show or gap in the schedule

Students may sign up by October 15th for a FREE All-State Preparation Workshop 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. on October 24th @ Nazarian Hall, RIC

59th NAfME Eastern 2027 Eastern Division In-Service Conference

Sound of Hope, Waves of Change, Rhode Island Convention Center, Providence RI from April 1-4, 2027


Professional Development/General Music Page

Check out what's new on the RIMEA General Music page: a YouTube Playlist of GM Resources, 2026/27 PD offerings (with PLU credit hours), photos from previous workshops, AND a new a handful of short surveys to help the GM Council grow our GM community.

New RIMER Journal

The Summer 2026 RIMER Journal is now available! We welcome our new editor, Nathan Hilyard.

All-In-Music Fund

Support RIMEA's efforts in making student participation in RIMEA events, and music education in general, more accessible for ALL students in RI regardless of income, via scholarships, fee waivers for our state events and travel support for All-Eastern and All-National Honors students.