Posted Saturday, June 08, 2013
The June 2013 Florida Bandmaster newsletter is now posted, including minutes from the May 2013 meeting of the Board of Directors read more ...

Posted Thursday, June 06, 2013
Save the Date!  The 2013 Hall-of-Fame weekend will be November 16-17, 2013 at Stetson University in Deland. read more ...

Posted Thursday, May 30, 2013
Dr. John Carmichael Keynote Speaker and Masterworks clinician, clinics on Instrumental Pedagogy, Master Teaching Resources, Rehearsal techniques, and concerts by the Southern Winds & FBA Nine-Star Honor Band. Exhibitors: Information and contract is now available.  read more ...

Posted Friday, May 24, 2013
The FBA is interested in exploring companies that will be able to provide medals, ribbons, and plaques.  Deadline to submit a proposal is July 1, 2013.  

• Request for Proposal
• Answers to Vendor Questions

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Posted Thursday, May 16, 2013
State S&E Central Site - March 20-22, 2014 - Central Florida area (somewhere)
State S&E North Site - March 24-25, 2014 - Buchholz HS, Gainesville
State S&E South Site - March 27-28, 2014 - Barron Collier HS, Naples

State Band Northeast Site - April 21, 22, 23, 2014 - Daytona Beach State College (News Journal Center)
State Band Northwest Site - April 23, 24, 2014 - Florida State University (Tallahassee)
State Band Central Site - May 1, 2, 3, 2014 - USF (Tampa)
State Band South Site - April 30-May 1, 2, 2014 - FIU (Miami) Unconfirmed 

Posted Thursday, May 09, 2013
The FBA Solo & Ensemble Music Committee is now accepting submissions of ensemble literature for our music list.   read more ...

Posted Wednesday, May 08, 2013

• Initial Certification July 10, 2013
• Re-Certification July 10, 2013
• Auxiliary Certification July 10, 2013
• Marching Band Certification July 13, 2013

 

Posted Wednesday, May 01, 2013
The Audition Requirements for the 2013-2014 All-State Bands are now posted.  UPDATE: The Middle School Jazz requirements are now also posted.  read more ...

Posted Wednesday, May 01, 2013
If you have students selected for the 9-star honor band, this student contract must be sent ASAP! Send to:
Linda Mann, Band Director
Diplomat Middle School
1039 NE 16th Terrace
Cape Coral, FL 33909
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Posted Saturday, February 09, 2013
The following documents present the findings of a select committee which was formed to describe a band program that represents policies, procedures, and fundamentals that can be defined as Best Practices in Florida school band programs. read more ...