Florida Bandmasters Association
District IV Minutes
66th Year, No. 4 Gainesville, Florida May 13, 2002
The meeting was called to order by Chairman, Amy Beres at 6:30P.M. in the Buchholz Band room. Those in attendance: Leslie Kushner, |Michael Williams, Paula Thornton, Vicki Nolan, Kelley Dorsey, Gerry Poe,
Joseph Adkins, Jason Dobson, David Olsen, Everett McConn, Dirk Schmidt, Buddy Ball, Jim Rothgeb,
Lori Pirzer, Julie Glaser, Steve Bingham, Jim Layton, Ralph Coleman, Kathy LaVay, Doug Carroll,
Phyllis Stoneman, Matt Flenner, Robert Stark, Ed Amaya
Introduction of Guests None.
Reading of Previous Minutes Motion: Williams Second: Dorsey To dispense with the reading of the minutes.
Motion passed.
Treasurers Report Williams: $14,202.61 current balance. The 2003 budget should be about the same with
the exception of the amount allotted for custodial. This needs to be raised. Assessments
should be @$2.00 next year. We would like to thank Mike Williams for all his hard
work the past 4 years as treasurer. We need a volunteer for the position. Let Amy or
me know if you are interested.
Communications Banner year for our district with Bands performances at various events. Good-job.
Please turn in Adjudicator Evaluation forms…
Unfinished Business
A. Comments on District S&E Performance Assessment: We would like to thank Gerry Poe & Kanapaha for a well-run site. Please post the ratings at a space other than in front of the FBA office.
B. Comments on District Concert Performance Assessment: Thank-you to Kelly Dorsey & Bell; Mary Ann Sickon & Gainesville High for hosting. Suggestion by Poe to have an adult at least the first day of sightreading to ensure proper music passed out, etc. Remember to support the booster concessions at the site events. Suggestion for August meeting – have a help- session on how to do things in our district for the coming year’s events.
C. Comments on State S&E Performance Assessment: none.
D. Comments on State Concert Band Performance Assessment: see proposals to the board
Concerning start times.
Committee Reports None
New Business None
Adjudicators for Next Year’s Festivals
District Marching Festival: No judges procured for Marching at this time.
Jazz Festival: We need one judge
High School Concert Festival: We need three judges
Middle School Concert Festival: We need two judges
District S&E Festival: We have 13. Need to have judges that are certified. Suggestions for judges: Randy Sontag,
Shelby Chipman, Randy Kile
Selection of Festival Sites for Next School Year
To have District Marching Performance at Columbia High School, Lake City, on October 26, 2002.
Motion passed.
It was suggested that the University of Florida Gator Band, The UCF Marching Band or the FSU Chiefs should be asked to perform in exhibition at District Marching Performance Assessment.
Motion: Thornton Second: McConn
To have Kanapaha Middle School host District S&E/Jazz Band Assessment, February 13-15, 2003.
Motion passed
Motion: McConn Second: Williams
To have District High School Concert Festival at Bell High School, Bell, March 6-8, 2003.
Motion passed.
Motion: McConn Second: Dorsey
To have District Middle School Concert Festival at Lincoln Middle School, Gainesville, February 27-28, March 1.
Motion passed.
Nominations to the Adjudicators List none
Suggestions to Any Committees none
Proposals to the Executive Board See attached.
Correspondence None
Nick Stark needs some fundraising ideas…
Many bands in our district have End-of-Year Concerts coming up:
Fort Clarke Middle School –May 21 7PM – University Auditorium
Lincoln Middle School – May 14 7PM – Lincoln MS Auditorium
Bell Middle/High School – May 23 7:30PM – Bell M/H School Auditorium
Fort White High School – May 14 7PM – Fort White High School Gymnasium
Kanapaha Middle School – May 14 7:00PM – Kanapaha Cafetorium
Mebane Middle School – May 14 7:30 PM – Mebane Auditorium
Newberry High School – May 21 7:00 PM – Newberry High
Reminder that Summer Convention will be held at the Altamonte Springs Hilton from July 10-13.Schedules and Hotel Reservation forms are available on the FBA Website: www.flmusiced.org.
Job Openings: Eastside High School
Next District Meeting Monday, August 26 2002
Mebane Middle School
Alachua, FL
6:00 PM Social / 6:30 PM Meeting
Adjournment Meeting was adjourned at 7:58 P.M
Respectfully Submitted,
Leslie D. Kushner
Secretary, District IV