Marching MPA

       What an impressive show.  Victoria Helton  did a great job having the middle school bands ready to go right on time. Thanks to Maynard Erickson, Amy Bradley, Kim Evans, Jessica Gronberg, Marina Hanscom, Kendall Carrier for having their bands perform the Star Spangled Banner.* A big thank you goes out to Jim Bruce, David Jacobs and Linda Boone for organizing the hosting part of the MPA. It sure makes the evening run smooth when experienced people are in charge. I was happy to see that two of our Superintendents were able to attend the MPA. Dr. Norris from Sarasota and Dr.  Dearing from Manatee were present for the evening performances. Dr. Gayler from Charlotte county was unable to attend. I would like to get not only our superintendents involved but our  principals as well.

       Our gate was  down quite a bit this year. We only took in $5604.00 this year which is less than we were expecting. Look for our assessment to increase this year to meet our budget.

 

* If I left anyone out, it wasn’t intentional.

 

 

 

 

 

 

All-State Auditions

       The results from the September auditions should be released by mid November. Some districts in the state had to deal with hurricanes to get the auditions done but I think everything was submitted in time to keep the schedule on track.

 

Hall of Fame

       The FBA Hall of Fame honors some of the most important band directors and educators in our state that have made an impact on band music in our state. This year John DeYoung and Ernest Hebson  are being inducted into the Hall of Fame and Joseph Kreines is being recognized for his contributions to the state. It is a great event and if you haven’t ever attended perhaps this is the year you can plan to go. The concert and induction will be held on Stetson University campus in DeLand on Sunday November 14. I hope to see some of our members in attendance this year.  You won’t be disappointed. The concert on Sunday begins at 4:00 P.M.

 

November Notable Dates

November 13/14   Hall of Fame

November 20    District Meeting

 

 

 

 

 

 

FMEA       

       A reminder that registration for the annual FMEA Clinic can be made on line again this year. You will save money by taking care of this early. A change in housing was sent out by the FMEA office this week. Check the state website for more detailed information. 

 

Solo and ensemble Music show

       I contacted Florida Music Service and cancelled them bringing music to our meeting in November. Over the last two months only one director in the whole district contacted me in regard to them being there. If you have told your students to come and shop please tell them about the cancellation.

 

Classification

       Most all of the classification forms have been received and forwarded to the State office. Those schools who are not participating in concert and or marching are still expected to have a classification form  filled out and submitted. If you haven’t sent your form in yet you will need to include the late fee of $100.00. I have been informed not to send in forms with out the late fee included.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Meeting at Electa Lee Middle School on November 20, 2004 @ 9:00 AM