The 2001 FBA SUMMER CONFERENCE will be at the Altamonte Springs Hilton on July 19-21. Pre-registration and hotel reservation information will be mailed to you in March. Check the information for the way to sign up for the DIRECTORS READING BAND. Bring the family, enjoy the clinics and fellowship, and get inspired for next year! The Bar-B-Que is back on as well as the softball game!

ATTENTION SENIOR HIGH DIRECTORS
Look for State Festival information in late February. If you have not received yours by MARCH 1, please call the Executive Director immediately!!! 352-625-9570 Festival dates and adjudicators are:

North April 30 - May 3, 2001 Florida State University
Concert & Sightreading
John Whitwell - Michigan State University
Patrick Rooney - James Madison University
Richard Blatti - Ohio State University
Ted Galloway - Vestavia Hills High School - Retired
Commentator Jim Croft - Florida State University

Central May 4 -8, 2001 Brevard Community College - Cocoa
Concert & Sightreading
John Whitwell - Michigan State University
Larry Blocher - Wichita State University
David Gregory - Tara Winds - Atlanta
Frederick Humphreys - Germany
Commentator Richard Clary - University of Kentucky

South April 30 - May 3, 2001 Broward Community College Ft. Lauderdale
Concert & Sight Reading
Frederick Humphreys - Germany
Richard Clary - University of Kentucky
Steve Mosser - University of Southern Mississippi
Tom Stidham - University of Kansas
Commentator Gary Green - University of Miami

O T H E R I M P O R T A N T N E W S

An order form and instructions for ordering from the FBA TAPE RESOURCE LIBRARY CATALOG are in this Bulletin. Thanks to Dr. Bentley Shellahamer for administering this valuable service. The list of music available in the library was in the December bulletin. Many directors have found this to be a valuable service.

ORDER SCORES AND MUSIC FOR FESTIVALS NOW! See Handbook for FBA rules regarding music scores. Do it now, don't wait. You MUST secure permission to copy out-of-print copyrighted music from the copyright owner. Your music dealer should have a form to secure permission. The use of this form, when sent to the copyright owner, will expedite the inquiry and permission process greatly.

MINUTES OF THE FBA GENERAL BUSINESS MEETING
Florida Bandmasters Association
Tampa Convention Center Tampa January 11, 2001

The meeting was called to order at 9:10 PM by President Neil Jenkins, who made a brief statement commending everyone who helped make the convention run smoothly. After the introduction of the FBA Officers seated on the dais, the minutes of the July 2000 General Business meeting and the December 2000 Executive Board meeting were approved with corrections and distributed to the membership.

The TREASURERS REPORT (As of January 2, 2001) was given as follows:

The FBA Past-Presidents in attendance were asked to stand and were introduced.

Monty Musgrave, Chairman of the Music Committee, presented James Welsch from Lyman High School with the Henry Fillmore Composition Award and a check for $200.00. Congratulations to Mr. Welsch and his director William Muse.

New FBA members were presented and received a round of applause, then those members with varying lengths of longevity were recognized.

LIFE MEMBERSHIP PINS (representing at least 25 consecutive years of Active or Affiliate membership in the FBA) were presented to:
David Fultz, director at Denison Middle School
Wellington Gilbert, director at Kinlock Middle School
Joe Hooten, director at Tate High School
James Layton, director at Lakeside Junior High School
Ken Pearce, Edgewater High School
Chuck Perego, Raa Middle School
Randy Sonntag, Bear Lake Middle School
Keith Stark, Sarasota Middle School
(NOTE: MEMBERS WHO WILL ATTAIN 25 CONSECUTIVE YEARS OF ACTIVE OR AFFILIATE MEMBERSHIP IN THE FBA AT THE END OF THE 2000-01 SCHOOL YEAR SHOULD NOTIFY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.)

FIVE-YEAR SUPERIOR AWARDS (available to those Middle School /Junior High directors whose bands have earned Superior ratings for the last five consecutive years) were presented to:
Annette Grieve, director at Bayonet Point Middle School
Barbara Fultz, director at Jewett Academy Middle School
Les Kraus, director at Port Charlotte Middle School
D. Tina Laferriere, director at Tavares Middle School
James E. Matthews, director at Jackson Middle School
William J. Miller, director at Cobb Middle School
Bill Thompson, director at Mowat Middle School
George W. Walters , director at Glades Middle School
NOTE: CERTAINLY, OTHERS ALSO QUALIFY FOR THIS PRESTIGIOUS AWARD AND WE WANT TO RECOGNIZE THEM. PLEASE WRITE ME A NOTE STATING THAT YOU HAVE MET THE REQUIREMENTS SO THAT YOUR NAME CAN BE ADDED TO THIS LIST. DEADLINE NOVEMBER 1ST.

CERTIFICATES OF APPRECIATION were also distributed to those who served the FBA as District Chairpersons in past years:
David Cadle, District 1, 1998-2000
Mike Williams, District 4, 1999-2000
Alonzo Braddon, District 7, 1998-2000
Bill Rutherford, District 9, 1998-2000
James LaBon, District 15, 1998-2000
Gary Stroh, District 16, 1998-2000
Scott Forsythe, District 17, 1998-2000
Michael Dressman, District 18, 1998-2000
Joe Luechauer, District 19, 1998-2000
Michael Waller, JH/MS Representative, 1998-2000

A Retirement Plaque was presented to Andrew J. (Jack) Crew, director at Lincoln High School in Tallahassee after 39 years of teaching service. A rather distinguished career (an understatement)!

The District Chairs and Committee Chairs were recognized and thanked.

JUNIOR HIGH/MIDDLE SCHOOL DIRECTORS FORUM: - Reported by Doug Yopp, JH/MS Rep.

1 . The meeting was called to order at 7:00PM by Doug Yopp.
2. The All State Honors Band Report was given. See minutes from Dec. Board Meeting.
3 . A request from the Executive Board to initiate discussion and a recommendation regarding a Dist 9 proposal to form an All State Middle School Jazz Band. There was enthusiastic support for this and many suggestions were made regarding implementation. Members would like to see this occur ASAP.
4. A survey was given to members regarding a Clinic on Mouthpieces, Ligatures and Reeds to be held at next years conference.
5. Many suggestions regarding Clinics and Middle School concerns were voiced. These will be forwarded to the appropriate committees.
6. Flyers regarding the FSU Summer Band/Language Camp in Spain were distributed.
7. Paul Wilson spoke regarding the Festival Program. Many questions were asked and answered. Members were encouraged to contact Curtis Wilson at his email address if there are further questions.
8. Adjournment

Respectfully submitted,
Doug Yopp Jr. High/MS Rep

SENIOR HIGH DIRECTORS FORUM - Reported by Rob Roadman, FBA President-elect

Minutes for the January 11, 2001 Senior High Directors meeting.

1. Meeting was called to order at 7:07PM by president-elect Rob Roadman.
2. The reaction to the Saitama Sakae High School concert and clinic was positive.
3. Appreciation was offered and suggestions made to Paul Wilson, Edgewater High School concerning the "festival for schools" program. Paul then fielded questions from the floor. A possible program update containing the duet list should be available next year. A major update of the program will be available in conjunction with the next music list.
4. Mr. Roadman asked for comments concerning the new marching band sheets and suggested that input be sent to Dr. Bentley Shellahamer at F.S.U.
5. Appreciation was offered to the technology committee concerning the F.B.A. web site. Suggestions were made for further updates to the site. Please address all comments and concerns to Chuck Fulton at George Jenkins High School. A request was made by the committee that students and parents be advised to direct questions to their band director rather than the webmaster or other committee chairs.
6. Any State Festival revisions or suggestions should be sent to Jim Sammons at Vero Beach High School.
7. Dr. Shellahamer announced the introduction of an F.S.U. band camp to be held in Valencia, Spain during the International Competition for Concert Bands. Please see him or contact Florida State University for a brochure.
8. The meeting was then adjourned at 7:37 p.m. with a well or not-so-well placed Oklahoma joke.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS
MOTIONS REQUIRING A VOTE BY THE MEMBERSHIP

1. Motions to the Executive Board from the Music Committee: The committee met the weekend before Thanksgiving instead of its usual Thanksgiving weekend powow, and plans to continue to do so. Because of this the committee recommends:
a) Deadline for special permission requests and Fillmore Contest entries be moved to November 1st PASSED
PASSED THE MEMBERSHIP
b) Fillmore Contest entries should be sent directly to the Music Committee chairperson instead of the FBA President. PASSED (Handbook change needing membership vote.)
PASSED THE MEMBERSHIP

2. The second reading of the Ethics Committee change:
Organization: (NEW) Chairperson, one representative from each of the three state
festival regions (North, Central, South), and two At-Large members.
Duties: 1. No change (to receive and investigate complaints of unethical actions, using adopted procedures.) 2. No change (to report to the Executive Board the findings of the Committee and to recommend appropriate disposition.) 3. (NEW) The development and administration of workshops on professionalism, appropriate behavior and responsibilities as band directors. PASSED (This is a by-laws change and was the second reading by the Board. Membership will vote on it at the January meeting.)
PASSED THE MEMBERSHIP

NEW BUSINESS
No motions were forthcoming.

GOOD OF THE ASSOCIATION

The following directors have been selected by their fellow teachers as TEACHERS OF THE YEAR at their respective schools:

Missy Ellis - Meadowbrook Middle School
Joshua Langston - Millennium MiddleSchool
Christina Fyre - Greco Middle Middle
Paul Morton - Driftwood Middle School
Cheryce Harris - Shelley S Boone Middle School
Mark Nelson - Satellite High School
David Hedgecoth - Sanford Middle School

Leon High School Band with Tim Paul Director, received the 2000 'Sudler Flag of Honor' award from the John Philip Sousa Foundation.

Harrison Performing Arts Center Chamber Group with Robert Lambert Director, performed at the International Mid-West Band and Orchestra Clinic in Chicago.

Spruce Creek High School Band with Andy Kidd and Hank Carter Directors, performed in the Rose Parade in Pasadena, California.

Terry Parker High School Band with Ward Green Director, will perform at the Presidential Inauguration in Washington D. C.

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:06PM.

Respectfully Submitted, Duane L. Hendon, Executive Director.

** NOTICE ** NOTICE ** NOTICE ** NOTICE ** NOTICE ** NOTICE **

IF YOU HAVE NOT BEEN RECEIVING YOUR F.B.A. BULLETINS, YOUR "MUSIC DIRECTOR" MAGAZINE, YOUR MENC JOURNAL, OR OTHER MATERIALS TO WHICH YOU ARE ENTITLED AS AN MENC/FMEA/FBA MEMBER PLEASE CHECK YOUR ZIP CODE AND ADDRESS. INFORM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IMMEDIATELY IF YOU CHANGE ADDRESSES. (Also telephone Numbers)
Use the following form to make corrections with FBA ONLY; you may want to send your address change to MENC directly.

HELP!! Keep your Bulletins and other information going to you on time. SEND ME ANY ADDRESS or PHONE CHANGES (new area codes)on the form below. Also notify FMEA and MENC

MAIL TO:
Duane L. Hendon, FBA Executive Director, PO Box 1028, Silver Springs, 34489-1028 or fax 352-625-7757

At the January Clinic some of the 9th & 10th Grade Band Percussion members did not bring some of the equipment they were assigned to bring which necessitated having to buy some equipment from exhibitors. FBA does not need and does not want to keep up with this equipment. It is for sale to the first directors (please call Troy first) who will send in the money. We have the following for sale:

1 Slide Whistle - $17.00
1 Group of Mallets for $90.00(not sure what is included, call Troy)
1 Pair of Zildjan Cymbals that retailed for over $600.00 and will be sold for $300.00

If you are interested, please call Troy Jones at Gulf Middle School at 941-549-0606. Troy will be able to provide more information as to what brand and how many and what kind of mallets. We need to sell these instruments. That is over $400.00.

TAPE RESOURCE LIBRARY ORDER FORM
Florida Bandmasters Association

Instructions: (1) Copy this form as needed (2) Please type or print (3) Include TAPE NUMBER of
desired selections on each form (4) Include blank cassette tape (it is not necessary to send one tape for
each selection, but be sure to send enough tapes for requested selections) (5) Send a SELF-ADDRESSED, STAMPED, RETURN MAILER (cassettes will not be returned unless this is included)
(6) Only requests made by FBA members will be honored.

PLEASE USE A SEPARATE FORM FOR EACH ORDER YOU PLACE

Send completed Form plus Blank Cassette(s) and SELF-ADDRESSED, STAMPED MAILER to;

Dr. Bentley Shellahamer, School of Music, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL 32306?-1180

Please TYPE on this FORM

DATE_____________ 20___ SCHOOL PHONE: (___) ____________

DIRECTOR'S NAME___________________________________________________________________

SCHOOL____________________________________________________________________________

MUSIC TITLE REQUESTED;_____________________________________________________________

TAPE NUMBER:_________ INDEX:__________

I am a member of the Florida Bandmasters Association:__________________________________________
(Director's Signature)

FILLMORE CLINIC TAPE AVAILABLE

At the request of Phi Beta Mu, Dr. James Croft and the Florida State University Symphonic Band presented a special clinic on performance practices for several of Henry Fillmore's most popular pieces. Copies of the cassette tape from this clinic are now available, along with program notes and notes on suggested interpretations. The selections are: AMERICANS WE, THE CIRCUS BEE, THE CROSLEY MARCH, THE FOOTLIFTER, GIFTED LEADERSHIP, HIS HONOR, THE KLAXON, MIAMI MARCH, NOBLE MEN, ROLLING THUNDER & SHOUTIN' LIZA TROMBONE. This service is being provided by Phi Beta Mu and the FSU School of Music. To order your recording and performance notes, send a blank, self-addressed, stamped return mailer, and $10.00 to:

Dr. Bentley R. Shellahamer
School of Music
Florida State University
Tallahassee, 32306-1180

MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: PHI BETA MU COMMISSION FUND
All proceeds are to be used for commissioning new works for band.