July 16-18, 2024
General Membership Meeting Agenda
Tim Lautzenheiser is a well-known name in the music education world as a teacher, clinician, author, composer, consultant, adjudicator, and, above all, a trusted friend to anyone interested in working with young people in developing a desire for excellence. Tim presently serves as Vice President of Education for Conn-Selmer, Inc. He is a nationally recognized voice touting the importance of arts education for every child. His books, produced by G.I.A. Publications, Inc., continue to be bestsellers in the educational community. He is also co-author of popular band method, Essential Elements, as well as the Senior Educational Consultant for Hal Leonard, Inc. Tim is also the Senior Educational Advisor for Music for All, and NAMM (The National Association of Music Merchants).
Tim Lautzenheiser began his teaching career at Northern Michigan University. He then moved to the University of Missouri, and from there to New Mexico State University. During that time, Tim developed highly acclaimed groups in both instrumental and vocal music.
Following his tenure in the college band directing world, he spent three years with McCormick’s Enterprises working as Executive Director of Bands of America. In 1981, Tim created Attitude Concepts for Today, Inc., an organization designed to manage the many requests for teacher in-service workshops, student leadership seminars, and convention speaking engagements focusing on the area of effective leadership training. After thirty-plus years of clinic presentations, some three million students have experienced one of his popular sessions.
$60 Pre-Registration
$75 after July 13
Free for Retired Members, Life Members, College Students, and First-Year Teachers
Nine-Star or Seven-Star Honor Band Students: $20
Nine-Star or Seven-Star Honor Band Chaperones: $15
Student lunches will also be available for pre-order when you register: $20 each
All-State Community Band Participant: $25
Monday night BBQ: $18 in advance, $20 on-site
Summer Conference Registration
DoubleTree by Hilton Orlando at SeaWorld (sold out)
10100 International Dr
Orlando, FL 32821
Overflow Hotel:
The DoubleTree is SOLD OUT, all contracted rooms have been allocated. Additional rooms have been added over the past week, but tere are no more rooms available at that hotel to add to the FBA Block of Rooms. Therefore, arrangements have been made at the Rosen Inn at Pointe Orlando:
Rosen Inn at Pointe Orlando
9000 International Drive
Orlando, FL
Rosen Inn Pointe Orlando Reservations
You may also reserve by phone at 407-996-8585 or 1-800-999-8585, and be sure to reference the "Florida Bandmasters Association room block."
See our Exhibitor Information Page if you are interested in exhibiting during the conference.
Students throughout Florida will have the opportunity to perform as members of the 2024 FBA Summer Conference Seven-Star or Nine-Star Honor Bands:
Seven-Star Honor Band Information - for students currently enrolled in 7th grade.
Conductor: FBA Retired Life Member Chris Tredway of Niceville, Florida
Nine-Star Honor Band Information - for students currently enrolled in 9th grade.
Conductor: FBA Active Associate Member Chandler Wilson, Director of Bands at Stetson Unversity in DeLand, Florida.
Adult musicians throughout Florida will have the opportunity to perform as members of the 2024 Florida All-Star Community Band as part of the 2024 FBA Summer Conference. Learn more and apply here.
2025: July 8 (Adjudication Training), July 9-11 (Conference and Jazz Institute)
2026: July 7 (Adjudication Training), July 8-10 (Conference and Jazz Institute)
FBA congratulates the following directors who won prizes donated by several of our summer conference exhibitors in a raffle held at the conclusion of the conference:
Emily Carbo = Marine Corps Briefcase with GIA book and Gift Card from LungTrainers
Amy Beres = $50 Gift Card from Superior Images and a GIA book
Jason Duckett = Family 4-Pak of 4 Single Day Passes to Fun Spot America, $280 value
P.L. Malcolm = $250 Gift Certificate for music from Excelcia Publishing Family
Alex Belliveau = Trader Joe's Gift Bag from Cathi Leibinger and the Music Mentor Network
Paul Arnold = All County Music gift certificate, GIA book, and gift bag from Disney Imagination Campus
Bill Molineaux = All County Music gift certificate, GIA book, and TNT Music Box octopus t-shirt
Cassidy Gleaton = $100 cash
Asa Jernigan = $100 cash
Megan Miller = $200 cash
Alexis Lopez = Harmony Director 300 donated by Charlie and Courtney Rankin of FloridaFundraiser.com
James Barker = Free Piano Tuning from Songbirds Music, Art & Dance Center
Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser
Keynote Speaker
Rehearsals:
Tuesday-Wednesday, July 16-17
Closing Session Concert:
Wednesday, July 17, 5:00 p.m.
Rehearsals:
Tuesday-Wednesday, July 16-17
Closing Session Concert:
Wednesday, July 17, 5:00 p.m.
Rehearsals:
Sunday-Monday, July 14-15
Opening Session Concert:
Tuesday, July 16, 9:00 a.m.