Plan Your Visit
Convention Schedules
Convention Mobile App
Explore the full schedule, favorite events and exhibitors, view maps, connect with attendees, and more.
Schedule at a Glance
Provide this high-level schedule of key events to your administrator when requesting their support to attend.
Convention Preview Magazine
The December issue of Southwestern Musician features a preview of the full convention schedule (subject to change).
CPE Credit
Visit our Continuing Professional Education page to confirm your schedule and create your CPE documentation after the convention.
Hours & Location
The TMEA Clinic/Convention will take place from Wednesday, February 12, to Saturday, February 15, 2025, at the Henry B. González Convention Center, located at 900 E. Market Street, San Antonio, TX, and in the adjacent Grand Hyatt.
Badge Pickup & Registration Hours
- Wednesday 1:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
- Thursday 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- Friday 7:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
- Saturday 7:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Exhibit Hall Hours
- Thursday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- Friday 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. (College Night: 5–8 p.m.)
- Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Registration Location
Convention registration is located in the northeast corner of the convention center, accessed from the North Lobby. The closest external doors are the North Lobby doors off Market Street, east of the Grand Hyatt Hotel. View registration map.
Parking & Shuttle
Discounted Parking
Daily parking is available at the Alamodome for entry before 5 p.m. Each standard passenger vehicle will be charged $15 upon entrance to the lot (cards only). The city’s rate may increase after 5 p.m. Please note: The lot is unsecured, so do not leave valuables in your vehicle. Overnight parking and in-and-out privileges are not available.
Parking Lot Directions
The Alamodome is located at 100 Montana St, San Antonio, TX 78203, with parking accessible via Cherry Street, just east of the venue.
Free Shuttle Service
Take advantage of our free shuttle service between Alamodome Lot B and the convention center’s North Lobby entrance. Three shuttles will be in service, including one wheelchair-accessible bus.
Shuttle Hours:
- Thursday 7:30 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
- Friday 7:30 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.
- Saturday 7:30 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Walking to the Center
For those who prefer walking, there’s a convenient pedestrian walkway from the northwest side of the Alamodome that crosses under I-37. During peak times, walking the 0.5-mile distance can be quicker than waiting for the shuttle.
Attendee Housing
Housing for the TMEA Clinic/Convention is available exclusively to TMEA members, out-of-state paid registrants, and exhibitors. TMEA encourages visitors and family members of performers to search directly with area hotels, short-term rentals, or on travel websites. Make or update a reservation.
Onsite Services & Accessibility
Coat & Bag Check
A coat/bag check will be located in the North Lobby near TMEA Registration during convention hours.
Lost & Found
Visit the Information Booth in the North Lobby during registration hours for Lost & Found services.
Mobility Rentals
Reserve from Tom’s Wheelchair & Scooter Rentals, and mention TMEA for a 10% discount. Pick up rentals in the North Lobby.
Service Animals
Only service animals (as defined by the ADA) are permitted in the convention center. For questions, contact Delia Garcia.
Convention Mobile App
Navigate the TMEA Clinic/Convention with ease using the official Convention App. Access the schedule, attendee and presenter profiles, exhibitor lists, maps, session handouts, All-State schedules, local discounts, and more.
Need help getting started or syncing your account across devices? Check out our helpful setup tips.
Family & Visitor Guides
We’re thrilled to welcome families and non-educator guests to the TMEA Clinic/Convention! Onsite registration is available, with badges required for exhibit hall access.
Congratulations on being a family member of an All-State musician! Selected through a statewide audition process, All-State musicians rehearse for three days with nationally recognized conductors at the annual TMEA Clinic/Convention.
All-State Schedules
The convention mobile app features the full All-State student rehearsal and concert schedule. Tap the “All-State Schedules” button and select an ensemble to view the details.
All-State Concert Information
All-State concerts are held on the Saturday of the TMEA Clinic/Convention and are free to attend. Consider heavy traffic, parking, shuttle wait time/walk time, and the 1.3-million-square-foot convention center navigation time when you plan your travel. You will walk a lot. Wear comfortable shoes and layers to help you remain comfortable in the wide range of temperatures throughout the center. View the All-State concert schedule.
All-State Concert Tickets: Each All-State student will receive a set of four concert tickets along with their convention badge on Wednesday. To use these tickets, please arrange to meet your student outside of rehearsal times. Only four tickets are provided per student, and lost tickets cannot be replaced. Note: ATSSB, TCCBDA, and TCCDA concerts do not require tickets.
Concert ticket holders are allowed entry before non-ticket holders. For concerts in Lila Cockrell Theatre and Stars at Night Ballroom, attendees may line up no earlier than 1.5 hours before the concert start.
Convention Badges
A convention badge is not required for concert entry. However, we encourage you to explore the incredible exhibit hall, which does require a badge. Pick up your free All-State family badge at the Visitor registration booth. Note: Family badges do not grant access to the priority ticket line for All-State concerts.
Performance Recordings
No personal recordings are allowed during any concert. Professional recordings of All-State concerts are available through Mark Custom Recordings. To order, visit MarkCustom.com after the convention, or place an order with representatives on-site.
All-State Student Housing
All-State student housing is reserved by TMEA and is assigned via housing requests submitted by the students’ directors the week following the Band/Vocal Area auditions in January.
Family Housing
TMEA is not able to block housing for family members of performers who plan to attend. We encourage you to search directly with area hotels, short-term rentals, or on travel websites.
Congratulations on being a family member of a musician whose group has been invited to perform at the TMEA Clinic/Convention!
Performance Schedule
The convention mobile app features the full event schedule. Tap the “Performances” button to view the concert schedule by day.
Convention Badges
A convention badge is not required for concert entry. However, we encourage you to explore the incredible exhibit hall, which does require a badge. If you are not a designated chaperone as submitted by a performing group director, you can purchase a badge for $15 each at the Visitor registration booth. Directors submit performer and chaperone names in advance and pick up these badges as a group upon arrival. Chaperone badges will not be provided to music educators.
Questions?
Check with the director of your family member’s performing group for specific details about the performance time and other information about your group’s travel and attendance.
Performance Recordings
No personal recordings are allowed during any concert. Professional recordings of most concerts (not music showcases) are available through Mark Custom Recordings. To order, visit MarkCustom.com after the convention.
Convention Programs
Convention programs are available for purchase ($5) at the convention center Information Booth and Visitors Booth. These programs include the schedule and many promotions from colleges and universities about their audition dates and upcoming camps.
Family Housing
TMEA is not able to block housing for family members of performers who plan to attend. We encourage you to search directly with area hotels, short-term rentals, or on travel websites.
A badge is required to access our incredible exhibit hall. Family members can obtain badges at the Visitors booth in convention registration. Note: Family badges do not grant access to the priority ticket line for All-State concerts.
Badges for Family Members of Registered Attendees
Available for online prepurchase and onsite—Family badges are $15 each for family members of registered attendees (excluding music educators, musicians, and college music students). Badges can be prepurchased online until January 31 or purchased onsite by a registered TMEA member. Prepurchased badges are nonrefundable. FREE badges are available for children 11 and under if the child is present at registration.
Badges for Family Members of Performers & All-State Students
Available onsite only—Family members of performing group members can attend their group’s concert without a badge. Entrance to the Exhibit Hall does, however, require the purchase of a Family badge, available at the Visitor registration booth for $15 each (FREE for All-State student family members and children 11 and under if the child is present at registration).
College students must register to attend. High school and middle school students may attend the TMEA convention only after 3 p.m. on Friday, unless accompanied by TMEA family members or as part of an invited performing group. Directors, please note: the TMEA convention is not intended as a field trip for student groups.
Student Registration & Badges
High school and middle school student visitors may register at the Visitor registration booth starting at 3 p.m. on Friday and must show a school ID. Middle school students must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. The registration fee is $15 per student. Family members accompanying the student may purchase family badges for $15 per family member.
TFME Exception: Active members of a Texas Future Music Educators chapter register in advance and are allowed to pick up their badges onsite starting at 7:30 a.m., Friday morning.
Anyone who is not a musician, music educator, or student can purchase visitor passes at the Visitor registration booth.
Visitor Rates
Available onsite only—Visitors who pay the following rates will have access to all clinics, concerts, the exhibit hall, and the priority line for All-State concerts.
- Adult Single-day: $95
- Adult Multi-day: $170
Visitors are not eligible for CPE credit. All music educators (public and private) must register for the convention. This includes conductors, clinicians, private lesson instructors, and professional musicians. Texas music educators/musicians must also be active TMEA members to complete registration.
All-State Concerts
All-State concerts take place on Saturday during the TMEA Clinic/Convention.
To ensure you don’t miss a moment, plan ahead for heavy traffic, parking, and navigating the 1.3-million-square-foot convention center. Allow extra time for shuttles or walking, and wear comfortable shoes.
Convention Questions?
We’ve got answers. Check out our Convention FAQ for everything you need to know about the TMEA Clinic/Convention.