Texas Music Teacher Association Convention Exhibitor Brochure Let the Music Speak

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1 Texas Music Teacher Association Convention Exhibitor Brochure Let the Music Speak 2018

2 Convention Exhibitor Information WELCOME! Please join TEXAS MUSIC TEACHERS ASSOCATION at the Waco Convention Center for our 104 th State Convention, June 21-24, This is a great opportunity to meet and introduce your company to over 500 music teachers from throughout the state of Texas, as well as over 5,000 students and their family members. LOCATION The TMTA Convention will be at the Waco Convention Center. Convention attendees will enjoy the special rate of $139, plus tax at the Waco Hilton and $135 plus tax at the Waco Courtyard Marriott before the group rate cut-off of June 3, After this date, reservations will be on a space- and rate-available basis. Self-parking and wifi are complimentary at both hotels, and both hotels are immediately adjacent to the Convention Center EXHIBIT INFORMATION The Exhibit Hall will be located in the Waco Convention Center. Exhibit booths ($425) include a fully-draped 10 x10 booth, two chairs, one wastebasket, one 6 table, and a standard identification sign. General lighting will be provided. Other electricity is at the exhibitor s expense. Each booth purchased will be entitled to two exhibitor badges. Extra badges will be $25 each. All booths will be assigned on a first-contracted, first-paid basis. Payment must be made in its entirety before booth space will be assigned. For exhibitors purchasing an Incentive Package and three or more additional booths, the exhibitor may pay for the Incentive Package and half of the additional booths upon submission of the contract and pay the remainder by January 15 to retain their place in line for booth assignments. TMTA Exhibit Rules and Regulations are posted on the TMTA website. Freeman Exhibit Services is the decorator for the Exhibit Hall. They can be reached at (214) In April, Freeman will an Exhibitor Services Manual for exhibitors to order and pay for services such as electrical, internet, etc. Exhibitors will be allowed to unload on Thursday, June 21. A schedule for unloading/loading will be distributed before the Convention. Parking for large trucks and trailers is off-site and at the exhibitor s expense. Parking for standard-sized vehicles is also available at the exhibitor s expense.

3 Information and Tentative Agenda HOURS Effort has been made in the scheduling of exhibit times to give exhibitors the maximum amount of exposure to Convention attendees. Setup is conveniently scheduled for Thursday and tear-down will be Sunday afternoon. Booth Set-up Time: Thursday, June 21 8:00 am 5:00 pm (No children under the age of 13 are allowed during set-up) Exhibit Hours: Friday, June 22 Saturday, June 23 Sunday, June 24 10:00 am 6:00 pm 10:00 am 6:00 pm* 9:00 am 2:00 pm *There will be an hour set aside during the day on Saturday for our attendees to visit the exhibit hall. No sessions will occur during that hour. Booth Tear-down: Sunday, June 24 2:00 pm (No children under the age of 13 are allowed during tear-down) DEADLINES January 15 Incentive package contract/payment April 1 Receipt of all contracts April 10 Notification of booth location April 15 Convention Program Book advertising Thursday, June 21 Exhibitor Move-In Pre-Convention meetings TMTA SA Performance Contest Semi-Finals Saturday, June 23 Ensemble Performances Composer/Autograph Party Friday, June 22 TMTA SA Performance Contest Finals Ensemble Performances Opening General Session Exhibits Open Sunday, June 24 Ensembles Delegate Assembly Exhibitor Move-Out To reserve your exhibit or advertising space for the TMTA Convention, and to view terms and conditions, please visit

4 Exhibitor Opportunities Incentive Package $725 (Total value $1,084.) The TMTA Convention Incentive Package includes the following items: One 10 x10 booth (Value $425) Quarter-page ads in the Spring 2018 and Fall 2018 TMT magazine and the 2018 Convention Program Book ($264) Link to your company website on the TMTA website upon receipt of payment until January 1, 2019 ($100) TMTA membership mailing list with mailing addresses (Excel format) ($250) Business listing in TMTA Handbook ($45) Limit of one Incentive Package per company. Additional exhibit booths or advertising can be added at the regular rate. College/University/Professional Organization Tabletops $100 Tabletops are available as an alternative to full booths for colleges, universities, and professional organizations. They will consist of one 6' foot skirted table in a space approximately 4' X 7', and they will be placed in high traffic areas in order to give you a large presence at the convention. The fee does not include any badges, and tabletops are not required to be manned (badges may be purchased for $50). Monetary transactions may not occur at tabletops. Small Business Tabletops $200 Tabletops are available as an alternative to full booths for small businesses. They will consist of one 6' foot skirted table, two chairs, and a wastebasket can in a space approximately 4' X 7'. Two badges are included. Exhibitor Showcase $250 Exhibitors may present a Showcase that introduces products or materials to the TMTA Convention attendees. Showcase presenters must also be exhibitors. No order taking or selling is permitted during the Showcase. Limit of one Showcase per contracted exhibit booth. Showcase times are assigned on a first-come, first-paid basis. Special Exhibitor Showcase $750 A company that does not have an exhibit booth may purchase a special Showcase for $750. This special Showcase allows a company to make a presentation of materials with no display booth. Sales of showcased materials may only be made at the Showcase. Composer/Author Autograph Party On Saturday, during a pre-set time, all Convention attendees are invited to the Exhibit Hall to meet and greet the composers and authors in attendance and enjoy a light snack. Inform the TMTA Office if you will have any composers or authors in your booth during this party. Balloons will be provided to indicate your participation.

5 Advertising and Sponsorship Convention Program Book and TMT Magazine Advertising Advertising is available in the Convention Program Book distributed to attendees at the TMTA Convention. The Program will be an 8-1/2 x 11 booklet with 1/8 page (3-5/8 x 2-7/16 horizontal), 1/4 page (3-5/8 x 5 vertical or 7-1/2 x 2-7/8 horizontal), 1/2 page (3-5/8 x 10-1/4 vertical or 5 x 7-1/2 horizontal), and full page (7 x 10-1/4 vertical) ads in black and white. Preferred placement ads (Back Cover - color, Inside Covers - color, or Centerfold black and white) are also available. (A 1/4 ad in each issue is included with Incentive Package.) Save money by placing ads in the Convention Program Book and the Fall and/or Spring issues of the Texas Music Teacher magazine at the same time 2x and 3x rates are available. The TMTA logo is the property of the Texas Music Teachers Association and may not be used or reproduced without the written consent of the association. Ad Size 1/8 Page 1 Issue $80 2 Issues $128 3 Issues $192 1/4 Page $110 $176 $264 1/2 Page $185 $296 $444 Full Page $320 $512 $768 Inside Cover $530 $848 $1272 Cover Centerfold $690 $1104 $1656 Outside Back Cover (Convention Program Book Only) $740 Membership Mailing List $250 Purchase the TMTA membership mailing list (mailing addresses only) of approximately 2,000 members (Excel format) for only $250; TMTA members $125. The mailing list is included in the Incentive Package. Convention Sponsor Donation Recognition Donations to defray the cost of any special event at the Convention are gratefully accepted and are also tax deductible. Recognition will be given to all contributors in the Convention Program Book if made by May 1. Sponsorship classifications include: Platinum $ 1000+, Gold $ , Silver $ , Bronze $ , Sustaining $ 50-99, Patron $ 25-49, Contributor $ 1-24 Events include: Ensemble Programs Guest Artist Recital Jo Ann Dunn Fargason Memorial Concert Original Composition Recital Fargason Concert Reception Past Presidents Meal Student Affiliate Committee Appreciation Brunch Performance Judges Hospitality