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The 2025 CMN Conference is our “Time to Shine”. We will soak up the sun and great vibes in Los Angeles as we gather together to lift our spirits, learn from one another, make music, new friends and connect with old friends in the colorful atriums of the Embassy Suites LAX.
To kick things off, our 2025 conference offers virtual programs beginning on Sunday, Sept. 21 (virtual through the 24th), so that no matter where in the world you may be, you can still join us! Then we gather in Los Angeles on Friday, Sept. 26 in person to celebrate the joy that is children's music and each other.
Our CMN annual conference is now over 30 years old!! Every year it gets bigger and better, creating many opportunities for performers, educators, songwriters, librarians, and families to come together. We connect and reconnect and fill our hearts with laughter and song by sharing songs, ideas, resources and information.
We have many exciting offerings this year. Here are the highlights:
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Keynote presentation
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Virtual and In Person-Workshops, Songswaps and Panels
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Virtual and In Person Round Robin
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Magic Penny and PIO! Scholars' Award ceremonies
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Special Event ”Tribute to Ella Jenkins”
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Special LA Add-On Day to be announced soon
We hope that you will join us for inspiration, learning, connection and MUSIC! Learn more on the conference website
The Opening Session, Keynote, Magic Penny and Closing, and all virtual programming will be recorded and available to all attendees through March 31,2026
All You Need to Know before Registering-Members.pdf
All You Need to Know before Registering- Non-Members.pdf
We’re excited to offer a number of registration options so that as many of our members and extended community can participate in 2025 “Time to Shine" as possible. We have worked to keep the cost of attending as low as possible. We can offer an installment payment plans for anyone who would like to spread the cost over the spring and summer. Reach out to janea@cmnonline.org to set this up. All registrations need to be paid in full no later than September 10. Please use the "All You Need to Know Before Registering" doc above to help guide you through the process!
Please note - All posted ROOM rates are EARLY BIRD THRU AUGUST 15 at which time they will increase by $25.
