The District 11 meeting of the Florida Bandmasters Association was called to order at 9:05 AM by Chairman Mark Spreen. The meeting was held at Sarasota Middle School.
Those in attendance were:
| Jim Bruce | Manatee HS | Linda Boone | Manatee HS | |
| Robert Bush | Southeast HS | Jonathan Case | Venice HS | |
| Perry Child | Johnson MS | Maynard Erickson | Braden River MS | |
| Joe Eubanks | Lincoln MS | Kim Evans | Sugg MS | |
| Rick Fowler | Sarasota HS | Marina Hanscom | Brookside MS | |
| Cindy Lippert | Sarasota Co. Sch Bd | David Naumann | Riverview HS | |
| Chris Owens | Haile MS | Joe Powell | Manatee HS | |
| Mary Santana | Pine View | Bob Schaer | Lakewood Ranch HS | |
| Tom Shetterly | Venice Area MS | Mark Spreen | Riverview HS | |
| Keith Stark | Sarasota MS |
Those absent were:
| Amy Bradley | Lee MS | Owen Bradley | North Port HS | |
| Don Burman | Laurel Nokomis MS | James Byrne | Harllee Middle | |
| Kendall Carrier | Booker HS | Paul Champagne | Bayshore HS | |
| Craig Denny | Hardee Sr. HS | Chuck Evans | Riverview HS | |
| Scott Forsythe | North Port HS | Tim Hamand | Palmetto HS | |
| Ralph Jarvis | McIntosh MS | David McIntire | DeSoto MS | |
| Greg Nielsen | Booker MS | John Rudacile | King MS | |
| David Sulzman | DeSoto County HS | Marco Thomas | Hardee Jr. High |
The minutes from the last meeting were approved.
The chairman reported that the district took in $7806 at the gate for the Music Marching Performance Assessment. The account has a previous balance of$6,805.61
Fogts Music agreed to pay for the cost of the programs, $169.06
Current Balance is $13, 172.75
Motion (Schaer / Bruce) That the treasurers report be accepted as presented. PASSED.
COMMUNICATION
A proposal from a recording company was presented for discussion.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Allstate audition went smoothly in light of circumstances. Thanks to all who helped. Results are expected soon. Check with the web site. In our district 55 students signed up and 51 showed with 4 DNA's.
Thanks to Manatee High School for hosting the Music Marching Performance Assessment. Also thanks to the Middle School directors who coordinated the Star Spangled Banner. We had good coverage in the Sarasota and Bradenton newspapers.
FMEA Clinic/ Conference in Tampa January 9 -12. Tickets are needed for all performances including Small Schools honor band and the middle school groups. Technology session will be held on Wednesday from 1 - 5 PM
Motion (Boone / Schaer) to revisited the motion (Jarvis / Powell) That the district middle school concert performance assessment be held at North Port High School. After much discussion the tabled Motion FAILED
NEW BUSINESS
Solo and Ensemble will be held at Manatee High School on Friday and Lee Middle on Saturday.
Festival Disk needs to have accompanist entered in for scheduling.
Entry form (signed Hard Copy, assessment check, and disk) in the hands of the chairman on January 19, 2002.
Late fees will be collected after dates listed on district calendar.
Manatee County Schools check with Joe Powell concerning procedure for your fees. Late date for Manatee County is February 4, 2002.
Any special request for times on S/E or Jazz Band should be made on disk.
Jazz Bands will be scheduled by size within classification.
High School Music Concert Performance Assessment will be held at Lakewood Ranch. Special request in regards to performance date should be made in writing as well as on the festival disk.
The district should expect to pick up the custodial cost involved at Lakewood High School. there is money in our budget to cover this.
Motion (Schaer / Owens) That the Lakewood Ranch third band be allowed to perform first on Friday . PASSED
Bob Schear will look into getting a sponsor for the programs
Motion (Owen / Erickson) That the district middle school concert performance assessment be held at Southeast High School pending receipt of letter. PASSED
Recording will be handled by Greg Neilsen
SELECTION OF NEW OFFICERS
Motion (Schaer / Bruce) That Keith Stark be nominated for District Chairman. PASSED
Motion (Stark / Schaer ) That Mary Santana be nominated for District Secretary. PASSED
STATE FESTIVAL DATES AND SITE
April 24,25,26,27 Cypress Lake Center for the Arts, Ft. Myers
ADJUDICATORS FOR FESTIVAL - No Changes to report
SUGGESTIONS TO CLINICS COMMITTEE - None
NOMINATIONS FOR ADJUDICATORS LIST - None
PROPOSALS TO EXECUTIVE BOARD - None
CORRESPONDENCE - None
GOOD OF THE ASSOCIATION
FMEA will have a session on emerging leaders. If interested in getting involved contact Cindy Lippert.
Alfred Publishers is interested in presenting a workshop provided enough teachers attend.
In Service Credit for attending FBA meeting / workshops will be looked into by Cindy Lippert. She advised that we could receive in service for FMEA
January 24, 2002 - Big Jazz Band concert at Manatee High School. Contact Joe Powell or Jim Bruce for more information
Concerts Riverview HS - Opera House December 17 and February 1
Braden River MS - November 13 - 7th Grade / December 13 8th grade
Lakewood Ranch - November 16
Pineview - Middle School - December 11 / High School December 13
Venice HS December 12
Sarasota HS December 11
Brookside December 13
NEXT DISTRICT MEETING - Amy Bradley will present a clinic on Clarinet sound. Meeting will be held at Riverview High School on January 26, 2002 at 9:00 AM
ADJOURNMENT
Motion (Boone / Bruce) That the meeting be adjourned. PASSED Meeting was adjourned at 10:20 AM.
Respectfully Submitted
Keith Stark
Secretary