33rd Annual FBA Hall of Fame Weekend

November 16-17, 2024 

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 Josh Bula and Don Snowden and Hall of Fame inductees John Nista and Jim Matthews.

Saturday, November 16:

  • 7:30 p.m.: Roll of Distinction Concert (Lee Chapel, Elizabeth Hall)
    • featuring The Southern Winds, Douglas L. Phillips, conductor
    • Reception to follow (Marshall and Vera Lea Rinker Welcome Center)
    • Watch the Live Stream Online

Sunday, November 17:

  • 12:00 noon: Hall of Fame Banquet (Stetson Room, Carlton Union Building)
    • For more information and reservations for the banquet, please contact Dr. Douglas Philips at douglasphillipsdma@gmail.com
  • 4:00 p.m.: Hall of Fame Concert (Lee Chapel, Elizabeth Hall)
    • featuring the Stetson University Symphonic Band, Chandler L. Wilson, conductor
    • Reception to follow (Marshall and Vera Lea Rinker Welcome Center)
    • Watch the Live Stream Online

Hotel:

The Hampton Inn & Suites DeLand. 20 Summit Oak Place, DeLand, Florida 32720 is holding a block of rooms until October 15, 2024, at a discounted rate of $169 per night Friday & Satuarday nights, and $120 for Sunday night. 

  • To make reservations online please use the following link and adjust the check-in & check-out dates to meet your specific needs: Reserve Your Room

  • To make reservations over the phone please call the Hampton Inn & Suites DeLand directly at 1-386-279-7808 and ask for the FBA (Florida Bandmasters Association) discounted rate.

 

2024 Hall of Fame Inductees:

John Nista Photo

John Nista
Director of Bands (Retired)
Ramblewood Middle School

Jim Matthews photo

Jim Matthews
Director of Bands
Park Avenue Christian Academy

2024 Roll of Distinction Inductees:

Josh Bula photo

Josh Bula
Director of Information Technology
Center for Fine Arts Education

Don Snowden Photo

Don Snowden
Director of Bands (Retired)
Pensacola State College

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