Floor Plan: Tampa Convention Center 1st Floor
Floor Plan: Tampa Convention Center 2nd & 3rd Floors

Greetings.

Thank you again for agreeing to perform at the FMEA 2012 conference. Below are a few bits of logistical information which will hopefully assist you in the planning process for your performance:

FMEA Mini-Concert Performance Information

• - All ensemble directors must register for the conference in order to perform at FMEA
• - When you pre-register for the conference online, you will have an option to either upload a student/chaperone file or enter each name individually - student and chaperone day badges will be created at no cost and delivered to you prior to your performance
• - Please arrive at least one hour prior to the start of your performance
• - You will unload at the channel entrance (see attached conference center map)
• - Parking in the channel entrance unloading area is not permitted - buses and equipment trucks must find parking outside of this area after unloading
• - The performance stage is located near the second floor registration area in the Tampa Convention Center
• - Upon arrival, your session coordinator will meet with you and assist with your stage setup
• - Your session coordinator will also introduce your ensemble to the audience
• - You will have 30 minutes prior to the start time of your performance to set up and briefly warm up
• - Please store all cases behind the stage - we do not have storage facilities for equipment
• - Please have an adult chaperone available at all times to keep all equipment safe
• - Your total performance time should be no more than 25 minutes
• - After your performance, please clear the stage as soon as possibl
• The following equipment will be available for your use:

1 - Microphone with P/A system (for announcements only)

15 - Music Stands 

25 - Chairs

• - You are required to bring all other necessary equipment for your performance
• - Risers or platforms are strictly prohibited for all Mini-Concert performances

If you have any questions, feel free to contact me. We look forward to your performance in January.

jks

John K. Southall, PhD
FMEA Conference Chairman

johnsouthall@flmusiced.org