The All-State audition requirements for the 2024-2025 school year are now posted. Check back often for updates and corrections.
Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser will be our Keynote for the 2024 FBA Summer Conference in Orlando this July. Registration and Hotel reservations are open, and the Full Schedule is now available.
As performers strive for excellence with unwavering dedication, the threat of heat-related illnesses poses a significant concern, particularly amid the demanding schedules of practices and performances, intensified by rising temperatures in summer and autumn. Please see this information presented by the National Federation of High Schools and Dr. Neha Raukar of the Mayo Clinic.
The January 2024 Florida Bandmaster newsletter is now available, including minutes from the January General Membership meeting.
The new concert list is now available, including new additions approved by the board at the December 2023 board meeting.
All-state and Honor Band results will be available on November 1 to directors of students who auditioned or were nominated. Login to MPA Online, go to the All-State event, and click Audition Results. Accepted students are highlighted in green. Full rosters are not also available on the FMEA website.
We are now accepting entries for the 2023-2024 FBA Student Composition Contest. The application deadline has been extended to October 30
In addition to the Student Composition Contest, FBA also sponsors a Young Composers Competition open to any composer age 30 or younger.
Success in the music classroom can look many different ways and we should acknowledge and celebrate ALL forms of success. In an effort to support each other and band programs all over the state, this page will highlight good teaching and positive experiences for students in a variety of settings.
The Florida School Music Association now has a Sexual Misconduct Policy that all directors participating in an MPA should be aware of. Directors, please note: it is your responsibility to make sure all students are supervised by an adult at all MPA events at all times, including during their Solo & Ensemble performances.
A new post has been published on the Mentoring page: Professional Reflection is Not a Luxury
The FBA Jazz Committee has compiled a swing literature resource list for directors. It is posted on the Music Lists page.
Interviews with some of the best and most experienced FBA members. Our latest interviews:
Willie Pyfrom
7/20/2023
Shelby Chipman
7/10/2023
Chuck Fulton
4/27/2023
Gary Green Part 2
9/14/2022
Neil Jenkins, Executive Director
exec@fba.flmusiced.org
Josh Bula, Web Developer
tech@fba.flmusiced.org