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Florida Bandmasters Association
District 15
Broward County, Florida
66th Year, No 2 October 20, 2001
Call To Order and Introductory Remarks
Meeting was called to order by Chairman Rick Miles at 9:04 am. A hearty thank you to John Rusnak and the Stoneman
Douglas Parents Association, for hosting and providing such a marvelous breakfast. New directors from Pompano Beach High School and Forest Glen M.S., Walter Lotocky and Branden Stair, respectively were welcomed. Thank you to Kim Miles for sitting in as Secretary in the absence of Alan O’FarrillRoll Call
Present were
| American Heritage: Sean Hartmetz | Parkway MS PA: Ron Petroff |
| Attucks MS: Stewart Rabin | Parkway MS: Ben Ford |
| Bair MS:James Martin | Pinecrest School Dale Wadman |
| Bethune Elem Ed Barrow | Piper HS Gretchen Marsh |
| C.W. Flanagan John Davis | Piper HS Slava Prudchenko |
| Coconut Creek Leonard McClain | Plantation HS Farryn Weiss |
| Coral Springs HS Brett Dawson | Pompano Beach HS Walter Lotocky |
| Coral Springs MS Theresa Anastasio | Seminole MS Mike Dzoba |
| Coral Springs Charter Allan Finn | Silver Lakes MS Stan D’mitrenko |
| Deerfield Beach HS Larry Brewer | Silver Trail MS Edgar Rubio |
| Deerfield Beach MS Phillip Jones | Stoneman Douglas John Rusnak |
| Forest Glen MS Branden Stair | Stoneman Douglas Dean Calmer |
| Margate MS Ken Strattan | Stranahan HS Israel Charles |
| McArthur HS Heston Curry | Sunrise MS Gary Collier |
| New River MS William Barrow | Tequesta Trace MS Fred Schmidt |
| North Broward Prep John White | University School Nova David Walker |
| Northeast HS Steve Salo | Hallandale Adult C.C. Antonio Womack |
| Nova HS Jamie Roth | Private Instructor Kim Miles |
| Olsen MS Kim VanLandingham | All County Music Fred Schiff |
| County Music Office Joe Luechauer |
A brief proposal by Fred Schiff of All County Music to sell patriotic T-shirts in conjunction with our Marching Programs
was discussed. Shirts sell for $15.95 and proceeds go to Red Cross ….purchase includes program for MPA and All County will cover the cost of the program to shirt buyer. Motion to accept proposal by Schmidt / Rubio : passedReading Of Previous Minutes
Minutes stand approved as distributed.
Treasurers Report
Allstate audition fees totaled $2,760.00. Expenses were $36.17. Leaving a balance of $15,508.72 in the account
Communications
None
Unfinished Business
Discussion of allstate auditions was held. Only real problems were the operation of the tympani in the percussion room.
We will do a better job of making sure the equipment is in good working order for next year.
Directors are encouraged to continue screening prospective students as well as knowing their grade and instrument.
Make plans now to attend FMEA Clinic January 10, 11, and 12.
Thank you to mentoring directors. Things are moving smoothly.
All 74 schools in the district are clear and paid in full with FSMA.
The proposal to allow directors to select their own classification by selecting the level of music they perform at Music Performance Assessment was discussed in great length. There were a vast majority who felt that we should go on record as being in favor of the proposal. There were some ideas put forward that might make the proposal a bit more structured. Chairman Miles will take these ideas to the Board.
Committee Reports
None
New Business
The up-coming Marching Performance Assessment on October 27 was covered in detail. Northeast High School will be entering a Fife and Drum Corp ( a state first) . The Nova HS Band will be playing at the intermission for the Drum Majors Retreat.
Letters were read to the membership from schools requesting Re-classification.
South Plantation to Re-classify. Motion by Charles / Schmit to accept and refer to board. Passed
South Plantation to be exempt from marching this year. Motion by Charles / Schmit to accept and refer to board. Passed
Deerfield Beach to maintain Class B position for one more year (already in Re-classification program.
Motion by Charles / Schmit to accept and refer to board. Passed
Coconut Creek to begin Re-Classification program from beginning again even though already in it.
Motion by Charles / Schmit to accept and refer to board. Passed
Discussion followed that Silver Trail and Plantation had sent their requests for Re-classification directly to the Executive
Director. Motion by Dzoba / Schmit to accept and refer to board. Passed
Our next entry forms must be turned in to the Chairman on disk. If your school does not have the Festivals disk, you must contact Rick Miles so they can be obtained. Be aware of due dates and fines. The next form must be accompanied by a check. More information to come your way.
State Festival Dates and Sites
North: May 3, 4, 6, and 7 at FAMU, Tallahassee
Central: April 29 – May 2, Florida Southern College, Lakeland
South: April 24, 25, 26, 27, Cypress Lake Center for the Arts; Ft. Myers
Solo and Ensemble ; April 1, 2, and 3; Bartram Trail HS, Jacksonville
Adjudicators for Music Performance Assessments
A list of all adjudicators was read and will be forwarded to the membership
Nominations for the Adjudication List
Rick Miles read a letter of recommendation for John O. Davis to be allowed to begin his internship in all areas of Music Performance Assessment. A secret ballot was held and the district supports the recommendation. Mr. Davis was given the application form and instructed to begin getting letters of recommendation to be forwarded to Bentley Shellahammer.
Suggestions for Clinics Committee
Beginning techniques for Elementary directors being unsure of certain instruments.
A seminar with examples of well-prepared all-state students contrasted by some that should not have done the audition. Some folks out there don’t know the level of musicianship throughout the state.
Proposals to the Executive Board
None
Correspondence
None
Good of the Association
Dean Calmer spoke of the All County Orchestra rehearsals and concert on November 14th and encouraged band directors to support with time and students to provide the wind section. Auditions October 29. All-state scales and slow etude. Wind players must make all rehearsals.
Joe Luechauer encouraged the use of provided busses to transport students to Tampa for All-State. The county has also reserved a block of rooms. All directors must do is register students with FMEA and get information of students riding the busses and who goes into which rooms to Joe Luechauer. He will take care of rooming and transportation. List chaperones going even though they are not planning to ride the bus.
Ed Barrow will be retiring in January after 24 years in the public school system. He will be available for clinics, sectionals, lessons, and work with percussion of all kinds and shapes.
Larry Brewer offered thanks to bands that participated in The Deerfield Festival, which was a success.
Next District Meeting
January 26 at Flanagan HS.
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 10:23 am (a new indoor record)
Respectfully submitted
Kim Miles ( for Alan O’Farrill)