Promoting and supporting band programs in Florida
Providing opportunities for in-service growth, program evaluation, and student performance
Training programs to encourage professional development
Realistic and constructive program evaluation through Solo/Ensemble and large group Music Performance Assessments.
Promoting the intrinsic and extrinsic values associated with learning and performing music together
The July 2023 Florida Bandmaster newsletter is now available, including minutes from the July Board of Directors meeting and general membership meeting.
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 All-State audition requirements for the 2023-2024 school year are now posted. Check back often for updates and corrections. Latest Update: 5/11/2023
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.
In addition to the Student Composition Contest, FBA is now also sponsoring a Young Composers Competition open to any composer age 30 or younger.
We are now accepting entries for the 2022-2023 FBA Composition Contest. The application deadline has been extended to October 15
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
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