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The SERFA Conference Registration form is now available, just click on the link to your left.

Do it NOW!!  Discounted registration rates through September 1

Don’t forget to make a hotel reservation at the Doubletree Hotel (615) 895-555 or (800) 222-tree.  Remember to ask for the SERFA rate of $89.00 per room night guaranteed through September 1 and let them know if you want a music room or a quiet room.

Registration Questions?? Send them to Betty at bfriedrichsen2650@charter.net

Info on applying for a showcase is also available, click on the showcase link to your left.  There is no actual “form” just send the requested items by mail or email.

We’ve got a lot planned for our innaugural conference…check back often for updates on panelists, specific workshop topics and a complete schedule.

Professional Development – Workshops, panel discussions, and mentor sessions aimed at helping musicians continue to grow and develop their craft and their careers; recording at home/studio, songwriting critique/analysis and much more

Venue and House Concerts – We will host a series of workshops specifically for venues/house concerts. Let’s get the Southeast organized for stronger touring options while building bigger audiences!

Southeast Culture – Explore the rich cultures of the Southeast; old-time/trad, Appalachian, Celtic, Cajun….

Music - of course, lots and lots of music

 WHEN

• Friday, October 17 through Sunday, October 19
• Plan to arrive on Thursday night for a pre-conference reception and stay until Sunday at 2pm – there will be a general meeting in the morning, followed by showcasing and a lunch wrap-up meeting

WHERE

• Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro, TN
  MTSU is located roughly 45 minutes from the Nashville airport
• Our conference hotel is the Doubletree Mufreesboro

HOW

• Register SOON! Early bird discount end September 1…visit our registration page (it will be up in a couple days (we promise!)
• Make your hotel reservations!
  Conference rate of $89.00 guaranteed through SEPTEMBER 1
  Please call the hotel at (615) 895-5555 or the general reservations number (800) 222 8733.  Be sure to let them know a part of the SERFA Conference and specify a music room or quiet room (they will be in different wings of the hotel)
• Apply for a showcase – official showcase deadline is AUGUST 30…visit our showcase page
  There will be showcase opportunities Friday and Saturday night, as well as Sunday morning

HELP

• We need volunteers and sponsors… please visit our sponsor page