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 winner of the 2025 FBA Young Composer Competition is "Uncommon Will" by Carlos Lalonde. Uncommon Will embodies a mentality—an unyielding spirit of determination that persists even in the darkest of circumstances. See below for more information, a perusal score, and a demo recording.
The Entry Instructions for State Solo & Ensemble are now posted. Please be sure to read carefuly if you plan to attend State S&E.
The Summer Conference will be July 7-10, 2026 in Orlando with Keynote Speaker Wycliffe Gordon. Nominations are now open for the 7-Star and 9-Star Honor Bands and the All-Star Community Band.
The December 2025 Florida Bandmaster newsletter is now available, including minutes from the December Board of Directors meeting.
The new concert list is now available, including new additions approved by the board at the December 2025 board meeting.
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.
November 15-16, 2025
Held on the campus of Stetson University in DeLand, this event will include a banquet and two concerts to honor the Roll of Distinction inductees Dr. Patrick Dunnigan and Fred Schiff, and Hall-of-Fame inductees Richard Davenport and Melvin Maxwell. Please RSVP by October 31 if you will be attending the Banquet and/or Concerts.
The All-State audition requirements for the 2025-2026 school year are now posted. Check back often for updates and corrections.
Solo & Ensemble Music Request Deadline: September 30. Concert Music Request Deadline: October 15,.
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 Bandmasters Association has many mentorship opportunities available to all members. See the Mentoring Page for details.
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.
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:
Jason Duckett
9/10/2025
Fred Schiff
9/10/2025
Mara Rose Bruce
6/13/2025
John Southall
4/9/2025
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