Frequently Asked Questions

Except for ATSSB, TCCBDA, and TCCDA concerts (which have no tickets), concert ticket holders and attendees with TMEA member badges are allowed entry first. Ten minutes prior to the beginning of a concert, if seating is available, admission is open to all. Find the concert in the convention schedule to determine the lineup location. All-State Concerts Webpage

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The TMEA Clinic/Convention App is provided by Core-apps.

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Event titles are preceded by colored circles that represent their tracks for quick identificaiton while browsing the schedule. The colors correspond to the following tracks:

🔴 Band

🟣 Orchestra

🟢 Vocal

🔵 Elementary

🟠 College

🟡 General Membership

🟤 Technology

Use the Tracks icon on the home screen or the Filter option on the Full Schedule to see a filtered view of events.

You must pick up your own badge (or register, if you did not before arriving). If you prepurchased family badges, get them where you obtain your badge. Otherwise, go with your family member to the Visitor Booth and purchase once you have obtained your own.

Entrance is from the Convention Center North Lobby near the doors by Market Street. Go to the Prepaid line if you paid your registration or to the Registration line if you need to complete that onsite.

• Wednesday: 1–9 pm
• Thursday: 7:30 am–5 pm
• Friday: 7:30 am–6 pm
• Saturday: 7:30 am–1 pm

If attending Wednesday TMAA Workshops, TJEA Jazz Symposium Clinics, or the Technology Preconference, go directly to those events. You do not need your TMEA badge to attend them.

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Audio files become available on the TMEA website approximately 2 weeks after the convention for those who purchased access. To purchase this access, log into your TMEA record online before April 1 and add recordings for only $10. You must be a registered attendee who picked up their badge to qualify. After the convention, go to www.tmea.org/convention to log in and access those files.

In February, clinic handouts received from clinicians by their deadline will be available for download in this app on the event details screen. Once downloaded, the handout can be accessed offline in the app.

A coat/bag check will be located in the North Lobby near TMEA Registration.

CPE credit is available only to those who attend the convention and are current TMEA Active members, Honorary Life members, or out-of-state registrants. After the convention, go to www.tmea.org/cpe to create your record. (There is no form to complete at the convention.)

If you need information related to your TMEA Division, visit their office.

• Band: CC 208
• Orchestra: CC 223
• Vocal: CC 303 C
• Elementary: Grand Hyatt Republic A
• College: CC 208

• Thursday: 9 am–5 pm
• Friday: 9 am–6 pm (College Night, 5–8 pm)
• Saturday: 9 am–1 pm

Family members of registered attendees may attend for $15 each, as long as they are not also music educators, musicians, or college music students (for children 11 and under, family badges are free and available if the child is present at registration).

Prepurchased:

• If you purchased family badges when you registered in advance, get them where you obtain your badge (your printed badge will indicate the number you prepurchased).

Onsite purchase:

• If you are paying registration onsite and your family member is with you, you can purchase the badge at that time.
• If preregistered or your family member arrives later, go to the Visitors Booth to make this purchase (family must accompany a TMEA member who has their badge).

Performer Family:

• Attending Honor or Invited Ensemble concerts does not require a badge. However, to explore the exhibit hall you must have a convention badge. Go to the Convention Registration area at the Visitors booth to purchase your $15 family badge (no cost for All-State family members).

First Aid is located in the North Lobby under the north escalator (near the Convention Registration entrance). On Saturday, an additional First Aid station will be near West Registration in room CC 1109.

• Wednesday: 8:00 am–9:30 pm
• Thursday: 7:30 am–9:30 pm
• Friday: 7:30 am–10 pm
• Saturday: 7:30 am–8:30 pm (North Lobby)
• Saturday: 9:00 am–10:00 pm (West Registration)

Several concession areas are on the first floor, with two in the exhibit hall. There are also grab-and-go carts located on all levels of the center. Options range from hot lunches, to snacks, sandwiches and salads. All locations accept credit cards.

The Information Booth is located in the Registration Area. When you walk in the hall from the North Lobby, the Information Booth is on your right. You will find answers to questions, Lost & Found items, and the winners of cash drawings.

Local establishments offer varying discounts when you show your official TMEA convention badge.

Lost & Found is at the Information Booth in Convention Registration off of the North Lobby available during Convention Registration hours.

Two private Nursing Mother's Rooms are available in the convention center: in room 1212 (accessible from the hallway between the North Lobby and Lila Cockrell) and in Room 2137 (next to CC 215 on 2nd floor south).

Thursday–Saturday, $10 cash daily parking is offered at the Alamodome (on Cherry Street) for entry before 5 pm. The lot will be open beyond this time; however, the city may impose higher parking fees because of other events. For information on the free shuttle, review the Shuttle FAQ below.

Directions to Convention Center and other parking locations

By attending the 2024 Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA) Clinic/Convention, you consent to being photographed, filmed, and/or recorded. These materials may be used by TMEA for promotional or informational purposes, across various media including web and social media. Your presence implies a waiver of any rights to payment, inspection, or approval of these uses, and releases TMEA and its representatives from any related liability.

You must pick up your own badge (or register, if you did not before arriving). If you prepurchased family badges, get them where you obtain your badge. Otherwise, go with your family member to the Visitor Booth and purchase once you have obtained your own.

Entrance is from the Convention Center North Lobby near the doors by Market Street. Go to the Prepaid line if you paid your registration or to the Registration line if you need to complete that onsite.

• Wednesday: 1–9 pm
• Thursday: 7:30 am–5 pm
• Friday: 7:30 am–6 pm
• Saturday: 7:30 am–1 pm

With the exception of service animals (as defined by the ADA), no animals are allowed in the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center.

For clarification or additional questions, contact Carisa Gamez, San Antonio Convention Center General Manager, Carisa.Gamez@sanantonio.gov.

Free shuttle service between Alamodome Parking Lot B and Convention Center North Lobby:

• Thursday: 7:30 am–10:00 pm
• Friday: 7:30 am–9:30 pm
• Saturday: 7:30 am–10:00 pm

Three shuttle buses will be in service (one will be wheelchair accessible).

This Wednesday-only technology preconference requires a separate registration. Do not go to TMEA Registration for this. Go directly to CC 214 to pick up that badge starting at 8 a.m. on Wednesday. If you didn't preregister, you can pay $50 onsite outside CC 214 for this (no purchase orders).

Rentals are located in the North lobby near TMEA Registration. You can rent in advance with Tom's Wheelchair & Scooter Rentals by calling 210-223-7878. Mention that you are renting for the TMEA convention.