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The meeting of the Florida Bandmasters Association District 1 was called to order at 6:12 p.m. by Chairman Tony Chiarito in the

Crestview High School Bandroom. Chairman Chiarito welcomed everyone and extended his appreciation to David Cadle, Jody

Dunn, and the Crestview Band Parents for hosting the meeting and providing a wonderful dinner. The membership also extended

their appreciation.

Item 2 – ROLL CALL AND INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS

Members in attendance were:

Stephanie Weer Pensacola Christian Academy Eddie Steadman Ruckel M.S.

Bobby Lyles Pensacola Christian Academy Jim Dodd Bruner M.S.

Glenda Jones N.W. Fla. Homeschool Dionna Templin Bruner M.S.

Joe Hooten Tate H.S. David Cadle Crestview H.S.

Mike Philley Woodham H.S. Lonny Finley Pace H.S.

Dan Wooten Lewis M.S. Connie Pettis Jay H.S.

Jim Knight Pace H.S. Gray Weaver Milton H.S.

Jody Dunn Crestview H.S. Neal McLeod Gulf Breeze H.S.

Randy Folsom Ft. Walton Beach H.S. Scott LaBorde Ft. Walton Beach H.S.

Steven Ainsworth Pensacola Christian College Paul Harris Meigs M.S.

Nick Kozar Pensacola Christian Academy Don Snowden Pensacola Junior College

Kevin Powers Pensacola Christian Academy Wayne Whitman Richbourg M.S.

Tony Chiarito Baker School

Guests were introduced:

Kevin Templin

Chairman Chiarito stated that if there were no corrections to the minutes, they should stand as printed.

Chairman Chiarito reported that our district was in great financial shape. We were way under budget this year which meant that

next year’s assessments would be much lower. After sending approximately $7,000 to FBA for state assessments, we should be left with around $12,000 in our account. We will be working to put together the proposed budget for 2002-2003 in the very near future.

There were no communications to be read and no announcements.

Chairman Chiarito reminded the membership that they should have picked-up several items upon arriving at the meeting. This included adjudicator evaluation forms and concert music performance assessment results. The adjudicator evaluation forms should be completed and returned to either Chairman Chiarito or sent to Bentley Shellahammer. The membership discussed District Solo & Ensemble Festival. Chairman Chiarito stated that there were many positive comments made regarding scheduling accompianists in the same room. The only concern voiced was that one judge receiving many students from the same school could create a problem under certain situations. The membership also made comments on Concert MPA. Nick Kozar asked if there were some way that we could make sure that our scheduled date doesn’t conflict with the Choral MPA as it did this past year. Jim Knight also discussed the difficulty that many high school bands experienced with the scheduling of FCAT testing on the week of Concert M.P.A.. The point was made that we need to check next year’s FCAT testing dates with our scheduled Concert MPA date.

The special committee created at the January meeting reported to the membership regarding their findings as to steps that our district needs to take to help our members serve in leadership positions at the state level. Points were made regarding the geographical disadvantage that we had in this part of the state and that the road to state leadership lies in our willingness to serve on state-level committees. According to the FBA By-laws, the committees should consist of members from each of the geographical districts. We need to strive to get on these committees now because the incoming FBA President will soon be selecting the committee chairpersons. We should also strive to have members selected as clinicians for the All-State Bands, aspire to have one of our members serve as the Junior High Representative, and have one member on the nominating committee. The suggestion was made that we should also make an effort to invite some of the state-level leadership to adjudicate at our district MPA’s so that they can get to know the directors in this area of the state. There was a general consensus that this matter wasn’t an "us against them" situation, but that our membership needed to step-up, volunteer, and be proactive at the state level. Anyone interested in volunteering to serve on a committee was asked to contact Glenda Jones.

Chairman Chiarito discussed the proposals made by other districts that will be voted on at the next executive committee meeting. He took a straw poll from the membership on each proposal.

Suggestions were made regarding adjudicators for next years MPA’s. The following people were suggested:

• Paula Thorton
• Cindy Berry
• David & Barbara Fultz
• Adjudicators near Orlando & Tampa (reasonable flight rates)

All-State Auditions – motion was made by Knight/Wootan to set date for Sept. 21. Motion passed. No letter was received for

hosting next year’s auditions. Randy Nelson will be contacted to determine if Choctaw HS will host again next year. Gray

Weaver stated that Milton HS could possibly host the event if Choctaw is unable to.

Marching MPA – Tate H.S. submitted a letter requesting that District Marching MPA be held at their school on Oct. 12. Motion

was made by Whitman/Knight to accept Tate H.S. as host site. Motion passed.

& Feb. 22. Motion was made by Hooten/Philley to accept Gulf Breeze H.S. as host site. Motion passed.

Jazz MPA – no letter was received for hosting next year’s District Jazz MPA. Tom Fitzpatrick will be contacted to determine if

Niceville H.S. will host again next year.

HS Concert MPA – Ft. Walton Beach H.S. submitted a letter requesting that District High School Concert MPA be held at their

school. Motion was made by Whitman/Finley to accept Ft. Walton Beach H.S. as host site. Motion passed.

MS Concert MPA – Discussion about moving the date to avoid conflicts with middle school testing was made. After discussion,

motion was made by Dodd/Harris to change the date of District Middle School Concert MPA to March 27 & 28. Motion

passed. Ft. Walton Beach H.S. had submitted a letter requesting that District Middle School Concert MPA be held at their

school on March 20 & 21. Randy Folsom will check on availability of Ft. Walton Beach HS Auditorium and report at next

meeting.

Bob Loughrige from Lillian, Alabama was discussed. Don Snowden (Pensacola Junior College) had many great things to say

about his performing ability and musicianship. A motion was made by Jones/Wootan to nominate Bob Loughrige to the

adjudicators list. Motion passed.

No suggestions were submitted.

No proposals were submitted

No correspondence was received.

FBA Website - Chairman Chiarito encouraged the membership to check the FBA Website often for answers to questions and

important forms.

FBA Summer Convention – Chairman Chiarito reminded everyone that the Summer Convention will be held on July 11-13 at the

Altamonte Hilton Hotel and encouraged everyone to attend.

DCI Show – Gray Weaver announced that Pascagoula (Miss) HS will be sponsoring a Drum Corps show on Tuesday, July 23 and

that directors will probably be receiving information in the mail regarding group rates.

LSU Chamber Winds Camp – Mike Philley announced that the LSU Chamber Winds Camp will take place June 16-20. Taped

Audition is necessary. The Atlantic Brass Quintet will be in residence for the camp. For more information, contact Roy

King at L.S.U..

WGI World Championships – Joe Hooten announced that many of the programs in our district had success at the Winterguard

International World Championship held in Dayton, Ohio. The Choctawhatchee HS Drumline won first place in their class. The Ecambia HS, Crestview HS, Tate HS, and Choctaw HS colorguard made the finals round. The Escambia HS Drumline also made it into the finals round.

U.W.F. President Search – Jim Knight informed the membership that Dr. David Eisler had been chosen as one of the top five

candidates for the position of UWF President.

P.J.C. Information – Don Snowden reported that they had a great jazz festival at P.J.C. this year. He also reported that the

downtown jazz festival was outstanding. / The trombone studio at P.J.C. will be having a recital on May 30. / The Pensacola

Symphony will have a guest appearance by James Lindemann (trumpet) during the first weekend of November. P.J.C. will

sponsor a trumpet masterclass with Mr. Lindemann. / The next P.J.C. Jazz Festival is scheduled for April 4, 2002.

Bassoon Lessons – Glenda Jones announced that her daughter Abigail will be home from F.S.U. for the summer and will be

teaching bassoon lessons. Call 477-4404 for more information.

Double Reed Clinic – Randy Folsom announced that Ft. Walton Beach High School Band would sponsor another double reed

clinic if enough directors and students were interested. Contact Randy for more information (833-3300 ext. 422)

Reed Making Class – Don Snowden announced that P.J.C. Double Reed Instructor (Claire Well) would be teaching a reed making

class this summer. Contact the P.J.C. Music Dept. for more information (484-1800).

West Florida Classic - David Cadle announced that Crestview HS would be hosting their annual marching band festival on

Saturday, October 19. All are invited to attend.

The following dates and places were selected for next year’s District 1 meetings:

Meeting was adjourned at 7:25 p.m.