Florida Bandmasters Association
District 11
DeSoto, Hardee, Manatee & Sarasota Counties
66th year, No. 4 May 11, 2002
Item 1 - CALL TO ORDER AND INTRODUCTORY REMARKS
Chairman Mark Spreen called the meeting to order at 9:10 AM at North Port High School.
Item 2 - ROLL CALL
Those in attendance were:
| Ralph Jarvis | McIntosh MS | Cindy Lippert | Sarasota Sch Board | |
| Jim Bruce | Manatee HS | Scott Forsythe | North Port HS | |
| Amy Bradley | Lee MS | Linda Boone | Manatee HS | |
| Marina Hanscom | Brookside MS | Owen Bradley | North Port HS | |
| Joe Powell | Manatee HS | Dave Naumann | Riverview HS | |
| Keith Stark | Sarasota MS | Mary Santana | Pine View | |
| Kendall Carrier | Booker HS | Rick Fowler | Sarasota HS | |
| Robert Bush | Southeast HS | Jonathan Case | Venice HS | |
| Maynard Erickson | Braden River MS | Mark Spreen | Riverview HS |
Special Guest : Duane Hendon - Executive Director FBA
Those absent include:
| Danny Boyd | Lakewood Ranch HS | Don Burman | Laurel Nokomis MS | |
| James Byrne | Harlee MS | Paul Champagne | Bayshore HS | |
| Craig Denny | Hardee Sr. HS | Chuck Evans | Riverview HS | |
| Kim Evans | Sugg MS | Joe Eubanks | Lincoln MS | |
| Tim Hamand | Palmetto HS | Evelyn Magley | Bradenton Christian | |
| David McIntire | DeSoto MS | Greg Nielsen | Booker MS | |
| Chris Owens | Haile MS | Ron Parish | Community Christian | |
| John Rudacille | King MS | Lee Samdahl | West Fla Christian | |
| Bob Schaer | Lakewood Ranch HS | Tom Shetterly | Venice Area MS | |
| David Sulzman | DeSoto HS | Marco Thomas | Hardee JH | |
| Pamela Winkle | Manatee Sch for the Arts |
Item 3 - READING OF PREVIOUS MINUTES
The membership was asked of there were any changes or corrections to the minutes of the last meeting. There were no corrections so the minutes stand as written.
Item 4 - TREASURE'S REPORT
The treasurer reported the balance of District 11 Funds to be $13,897.92 as of May 9, 2002. There are a few outstanding bills yet to be paid, ( Manatee Co, Postage, etc) The proposed budget was also presented Motion (Powell/Bruce)To accept this report and proposed budget. PASSED
Item 5 - READING OF COMMUNICATIONS There were no communications to be read.
Item 6 - UNFINISHED BUSINESS
The membership was reminded to complete the Adjudicator Evaluation Forms for S/E as well as Concert MPA's.
The State Festival Proposal found on page 9 of the December State Minutes was discussed and a straw vote was taken to implement the proposal.
Item - 7 COMMITTEE REPORTS
It was decided to continue and use the plaques next year as we seem to have a number of plaques left over this year.
Item - 8 NEW BUSINESS
None
Item - 9 SELECTION OF DISTRICT ADJUDICATORS
Amy Bradley and Mary Santana offered to help contact possible adjudicators for next year. Discussion was held regarding the use of middle school level adjudicators for middle school MPA. It was pointed out that 3 of the 4 used this year fit that category. Mr. Hendon also pointed out that we are not to use any adjudicator in the same area in consecutive years.
Item - 10 MPA SITES 2002-03
The chairman has contacted The Florida West Coast Symphony Center concerning holding the 2003 Al l - State Auditions at their facility on September 14, 2002
Verbal invitations were offered on the following MPA's
Marching MPA - Manatee High School
Solo and Ensemble MPA - Lee Middle School
A letter was received from North Port High School to host either the High School Concert MPA or the Middle School Concert MPA .
No action was taken at this time on any of the offers and this will be discussed at our next meeting.
Item - 11 NOMINATIONS FOR ADJUDICATORS There were no nominations.
Item - 12 SUGGESTIONS TO ANY COMMITTEES
It will be suggested that Linda Boone be considered for a position on the State Auxiliary Committee. Her expertise in the area of dance and guard should be a well qualified addition to this committee.
Item - 13 PROPOSALS TO EXECUTIVE BOARD
Please note that these next two items were presented at the January meeting.
HONORS JAZZ COMBO - Motion (Carrier/Forsythe) to add an All-State Honors Jazz Combo to the FBA list of performing groups.
Rationale: This would enable a larger number (a more equal percentage) of jazz band students to participate.
MARCHING MUSIC ASSESSMENT - Motion (Santana/Bush) that bands not be permitted to use the same musical selection(s) that were used for FBA Marching Music Assessment the previous year.
Rationale: Since more emphasis has been placed on music performance at marching festival (two of the four required judges are for music performance) we feel more emphasis should be placed on the selection of music. Although we strongly believe that directors should still be permitted to select the music that suits their needs, we do not feel that it is in the best interest of students of Florida or the reputation of the Florida Bandmasters Association to permit directors to use the same piece(s) two years in a row.
Item - 14 GOOD OF THE ASSOCIATION
Mr. Hendon spoke to the membership concerning his educational background and his affiliation with the Florida Bandmasters Association. He also indicated that he was here to tour the North Port High School facility.
FBA SUMMER CONVENTION - will be held July 11 - 13 at the Altamonte Hilton.
Future Concerts
| North Port High School | May 14 | NPHS Performing Arts Center |
| Braden River M.S. | May 14 -7:00 | LRHS |
| (8th grade Band & Orch) |
Mark Spreen gave his Swan Song and the membership showed their appreciation for his hard work and dedication with a round of applause.
Item - 15 ADJOURNMENT
Motion (Bruce/O.Bradley) PASSED
Respectfully submitted,
Keith Stark
Secretary
Please note that we adjourned the meeting without setting our next meeting time & date. Therefore
THE NEXT DISTRICT MEETING WILL BE
Saturday, August 24, 2002 at Riverview HS. This is in alignment with the August meeting last year.