2022 FMEA Professional Development Conference
CONCERTS Thursday
repertoire spans the choral genres of classical, acappella spir-
January 13, 2022
ituals, contemporary, gospel, jazz, and multicultural styles.
Coordinator: Jason Albert
dents on the campus of Florida A&M University. These gifted
8:30am-9:30am
Tampa Convention Center, Ballroom A
The Concert Choir consists of some of the most talented stu-
students assemble weekly to prepare for annual events such
as fall, holiday, and spring concerts as well as performance invitations and concert tours. Past tours include Washington,
D.C., Virginia, Florida, and Georgia. Most recently, the
FAMU Concert Choir was selected to be the first group to sing the Black National Anthem—Lift Every Voice and Sing—
at an NFL game. This national historical performance was a compilation presentation with vocal artist Alicia Keys. The
Plant High School Chamber Orchestra Director: Steven Bossert
The Chamber Orchestra is the top orchestra at Plant High
School. The group performed for the FMEA President’s Concert
FAMU Concert Choir was the first place winner at the recent HBCU Battle of Voices.
6:30pm-7:10pm
Tampa Convention Center, Ballroom B
in 2012. In 2013, the Chamber Orchestra won the State Level
award for the Foundation for Music Education National Honors Orchestra. In 2018, the Plant Philharmonic took third place at
the ASTA National Convention Orchestra Competition. In 2019, this orchestra won the overall Grand Champion award at the Music USA Festival at Universal Studios, Orlando. In 2021,
the Chamber Orchestra took second place Gold Rank at the
World Strides Virtual Instrumental Competition. Also at that competition, this orchestra won the prestigious Adjudicator
Award and was awarded a spot to perform at Carnegie Hall in 2022. The students in this ensemble have won seats in the
Stetson University Concert Choir
All-State Orchestras. This ensemble consistently earns supe-
The Stetson University Concert Choir is one of four cho-
school and throughout the community each year.
it is a highly selective principal vocal touring ensemble
Hillsborough Honors All-County Orchestra and the FMEA rior at district MPAs. This ensemble performs programs at
Director: Timothy Peter
ral ensembles in the Stetson University School of Music;
made up of 56 vocalists. Conducted by Dr. Timothy Peter, the Concert Choir has performed concerts throughout the
United States and has been selected by competitive audition to perform for several prestigious conferences including the
American Choral Directors National Conference, National Collegiate Choral Organization, and the Southern Division
Florida A&M University Concert Choir Director: Mark Butler
Very well known for the versatility of their various singing styles, the Florida A&M University Concert Choir’s diverse
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Convention of the American Choral Directors Association and of the Music Educators National Conference. The group
has appeared at numerous conventions of the Florida Vocal
Association, the Florida ACDA, and the Florida Music Education Association.
