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President’sMessage
Kenneth Williams, PhD President Florida Music Education Association
As a Chapter Comes to a Close and We Turn the Page …
Y
ou should celebrate … all that you and your students have
it becomes mine. Ten years ago, our own Jeanne Reynolds, in an
your journey of the learning about and the making of music,
take stock and think about the future. Her insights are brilliant
accomplished this year. Identify the great strides made in
and honor your successes.
If you’ve done it, then it ain’t braggin’! – Dr. Bobby Adams
You should rest … get away from the stress of the everyday
challenges of the work and allow yourself to be replenished to refill your reservoir of energy for the coming year.
In a cool solitude of trees Where leaves and birds a music spin, Mind that was weary is at ease, New rhythms in the soul begin.
– William Kean Seymour You should grow … set aside time to feed your soul, do some-
thing that is intellectually stimulating. Attend a workshop or a summer conference, read a book that will challenge, do something artful that is from a different discipline (paint or sculpt, write a short story or learn a new instrument).
I am always doing that which I cannot do, in order that I may learn how to do it. – Pablo Picasso
You should plan … what will next year look like? What
article in Florida Music Director, asked that we use the summer to and as germane today as then.
Consider these questions: How is your music program seen through the eyes of your students, parents, administrators
and community members? Is your music program really
essential to your school? Is it a “must have” or a “nice to have” program in your school and community? If it is a “nice to have” program, what will it take to make it a “must have” program?
Suspend disbelief—think about what an essential quality music program would really look like. Don’t focus on the obstacles. The obstacles are real, and it is not my intention to
minimize them. I have just found that when all I can see are obstacles, I am often blind to obvious solutions. Haven’t you
ever stepped away from a problem only to return later and
see a clear solution? Creative problem solving is often about
suspending disbelief, taking risks, making connections among seemingly unrelated topics and letting the conscious and unconscious mind work together. Like all things worthwhile—it just takes time and effort.
You should spend quality time with those whom you love …
as this is critical to our individual well-being.
On behalf of the students whose lives you enrich every day, I
refinements will you make in the learning journey that your
thank you for your passion and service to our noble profession.
In my life, I have had no original thoughts, as all my knowl-
professional growth and sharing through our FMEA component
students experience in your classroom?
edge has come from others. When I can remember who impart-
ed that knowledge to me, I give credit … when I can’t remember,
I remind you of the wonderful opportunities this summer for
organizations (FBA, FEMEA, FOA, FVA). Have a safe and enriching summer!
With warmest regards,
Kenneth Williams, PhD, President
Florida Music Education Association
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Lessons From My Toddler by Matthew McCutchen, PhD
T
Twenty years into our marriage (and 21
grow and encounter new experiences on
tiful wife and I unexpectedly learned that
ant things: 1) every one of my students is
a daily basis reminds me of two import-
years into my teaching career), my beau-
someone else’s child; and 2) in our jobs,
we were finally going to have a child.
we are often so focused on the minutia
While there is certainly nothing unusual
that we miss the big, beautiful picture.
about teaching while raising children, it
seems less common to become a parent for the first time after having been long
Change Your Perspective
ing. Initially I was concerned about how
world differently than an adult does.
A 2-year-old fundamentally views the
entrenched in the world of band direct-
Even as I type this sentence, I realize how
having a child would affect the way I
superficial it sounds. And yet I whole-
approached my job. But two and a half
heartedly believe that if we adults would
years into this venture, I am thrilled (and
stop for just a moment and remember
relieved) that fatherhood has improved
how life looks through the eyes of a
every aspect of my life and has made me
child, our jobs, relationships and self-
a more effective teacher than I was before
worth would come into better focus. For
my son arrived.
example, when Leighton wakes up in the
When Leighton was born in 2015,
morning, he never rolls over and asks for
we knew we would spend the foresee-
“five more minutes” under the covers, nor
able future teaching him to be a happy,
does he start his day fretting about the
healthy and compassionate person. What
challenges and obstacles that lie ahead. Continued on page 12
we didn’t realize was how much we would learn from him. Watching him
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Instead, he stands right up, stretching his
Get Back Up
enthusiasm and energy. Just think how
one failure after another. In the last few
arms out wide to the day with excitement,
A toddler’s days are often filled with
much more could we give to—and get
weeks alone, Leighton has started the
out of—our students if we did the same. How many of us greet our students at
the door with an open smile, eye contact and genuine warmth? What if instead of
assuming that our last chair trumpet will once again crack the high note, we chose to be confident that today he will play it
beautifully? More importantly, what if he knew that we believed he could
blender before the top was on, watched our dog eat a slice of pizza right out of
his hand and found out the hard way that early March is too early to jump into
he just got right back up and tried again.
Unfortunately, Leighton has inherited my athletic prowess, yet no matter how
many shots he misses on his Little Tykes basketball goal, he always picks up the ball, turns around and takes another
shot. There is no self-judgment, self-pity or condemnation. There’s simply anoth-
the pool. Go back a year or so to when he
er chance. How many of us can say the
ber thinking that there was not a single
for adults. We have life experiences, dis-
was taking his first steps, and I rememthing I would do in the foreseeable future
do it? How empowering and encouraging would our teaching be if all students knew we believed in them?
that would be as physically or
mentally challenging as learning to walk. Yet no
matter how often my son fell, he never quit;
same? Oh, I know, I know. It’s different appointments and the awareness to know
when it’s time to give up or change direc-
tions. Of course we do. But imagine what could happen if we rejected our own
fears and inhibitions, stepped out of our comfort zones, took risks and allowed our
students to see us struggle and, consequently, grow? Attend a conducting sym-
posium, apply to give a clinic at FMEA,
take bassoon lessons, try something new. Just think how influential we could be if we modeled
what it means to be brave. B+ (Be Positive)
When Leighton is pre-
sented with a new challenge, experience, food
or person, his initial
reaction is to assume that
everything is going to be OK. When something
inevitably goes awry, he
tends to assume it was just
a fluke. This positive outlook on life may well be the most significant reminder this child has given me. I’m embarrassed to say that over the years as my
ears and ensembles have improved, I
have often approached rehearsals as a time to correct mistakes rather than
an opportunity to make music. How much more enjoyable are rehearsals
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celebrate things that are going well rather
than attempting to put on a clinic in error
detection? Two-year-olds focus on the good, the exciting and “the right” in the world. Shouldn’t we approach rehearsals
the exact same way? Positivity should be
our priority. Think of how many students would continue participating in music
once they leave our rooms if we spent as much time pointing out what they are
doing right as we do focusing on their deficiencies. Along those same lines, one
of the perks of my job is that I get to spend a lot of time in music rooms all over Florida. I can tell you without hesitation
that the programs that are thriving are those in which the directors are positive, encouraging and enthusiastic.
We Don’t Have to Do This, We Get To
The world is full of beauty, magic and joy; and most of the time we don’t have to look
very far to find it. Anyone who has spent time with toddlers knows they delight in things that adults tend to overlook. In his
short life, Leighton has been fascinated by dinosaurs, bubbles, Christmas lights,
Paw Patrol and some creatures called Bubble Guppies, none of which registered high on my radar before he was born. But
when I stop and look at them through his
About the Author
After serving as associate director for the past nine years, Matthew McCutchen
was recently promoted to director of bands at the University of South Florida. His responsibilities include conducting the USF Wind Ensemble, teaching courses
in conducting and music education and cheering on the HOT Band at football games. He is the founder and conductor of the Bay Area Youth (BAY) Winds,
which features many of the finest high school musicians throughout the Tampa
Bay area, and is assistant conductor of the Florida Wind Band. Dr. McCutchen
earned the PhD in music education with an emphasis in instrumental con-
ducting from Florida State University, a master’s degree in conducting from
Virginia Commonwealth University and a bachelor’s degree in music education from Furman University. His teaching experience spans from middle school
to the university level. He is an active guest conductor, clinician, adjudicator and performer. He serves on the National Band Association/William D. Revelli
Memorial Band Composition Contest Committee and the John Philip Sousa Foundation Legion of Honor Selection Committee.
eyes, I too am captivated. While I completely understand that music teachers
are required to spend time focusing on grades, fund-raisers, ratings, recruitment,
privilege and responsibility of creating
forget that the core of our calling is to be
at supper when we go around the table,
lunch duty and budgets, we sometimes creative, enriching and inspiring.
Regardless of whether we are working
on a Beethoven symphony or #38 in the
beginning band book, we still get to go to work every day and teach the magic
and mystery of music. Sometimes we just need to remember that we are granted the
to bring that same sense of wonder, awe and imagination to our interactions.
art. I’m reminded of this every evening
Life is difficult, making a living is
taking turns saying a blessing. Since mid-
tedious and, even in the best situations,
same one: “Dear Dod, (we’re still working
demanding job. I am grateful to have the
teaching music is a challenging and
December, Leighton has recited the exact
opportunity to raise a child who reminds
on G’s), thank you for big Jesus, little Jesus
me that attitude is everything and that
and Santa Claus. AAAA-MEN.” My class-
the fastest way to having better students
es are always better, and my students
is to be a better teacher.
benefit tremendously, when I remember
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The Fall Concert: A Worthy Goal for High School Bands
A
by Thomas Singletary, PhD
As band directors, it is our job to give
various ways. In using the resources we
ences using all of our available resources.
for the students. If we strive to give stu-
have, we must consider our end goals
students the best possible musical experi-
dents experiences that will grow their
Resources come in many forms and may
musicianship and inspire them to value
include assets such as money, equipment,
music beyond participation in our pro-
rehearsal spaces, performing venues,
gram, our use of all types of resources
teaching units, emotional energy and
should reflect these priorities. Our values,
time. Each of these resources impacts
directors/staff and students/parents in
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making choices about using resources
Is it possible to give concert band a place in the allotment of resources early in the fall semester? Through doing so, both the concert and marching bands in your program can benefit.
to the document contains the following
marching band can meet as one class
evident through the choices we make for
our programs, directly influence the final outcomes for the students.
I was fortunate to serve with many dis-
tinguished teachers on the Best Practices Committee for the Florida Bandmasters
Association. The document we created is available online, and I believe it is an important document to consider when in our band programs. The introduction statement on the resource of time:
... the committee hopes that the findings presented herein may help
band directors, administrators, and
parents to achieve a comprehensive and well balanced band program
that places its emphasis on student learning within a structure of carefully planned performance activities. Above all else, an intelligent
and purposeful use of student time
must guide the activities of any
successful band program (FBA Best Practices).
Planning rehearsals and performances
for our groups is one of the most import-
ant things we do because it functions not only to organize the time itself (the
who, when and where), but the opportunities for musical engagement and learning (the what). We see evidence of our
values through our behaviors—in this case, through the way we plan musical
activities and structure time use in our programs (Madsen & Madsen, 1998).
In many high school band programs,
the fall semester is structured in a way
where students spend nearly all their
during the fall in order to more easily accommodate after-school rehearsals or a teacher’s travel from one school to anoth-
er. Each school’s band program is unique and has a unique set of resources, and
scheduling/programming decisions must
be made accordingly. Marching band is
a complex activity, and in many ways,
it is the most visible aspect of a school
band program. Investing resources in the marching band is a logical and important
made choices. It is the belief of many in
our profession that the concert band is the centerpiece of our band programs— the hub of the wheel, the trunk of the
tree (Cooper, 2016). I am not advocating
spending time on concert band to the detriment of the marching band. I am advocating a total program philosophy,
where all branches of the band program extend from a concert band experience that inspires students and audiences through exceptional musical learning
and performance throughout the entire year. One achievable and worthy goal for the fall semester is to establish the concert
band(s) as the centerpiece of the program from the first day of school by scheduling
a total program performance in the middle of the fall semester.
receive all of our musical attention during
ship can be positively affected by play-
the opening of the school year? Is it possible to give concert band a place in the
allotment of resources early in the fall semester? Through doing so, both the concert and marching bands in your program can benefit. Musical performance
skills are addressed in different ways in the concert and marching band settings. As in weightlifting, where opposing muscles are strengthened to create balance,
concert band and marching band can have a symbiotic relationship where they reinforce opposing skills and support one another.
Everything we do in the band program
formance. In some schools, music class
cussion ensemble, auxiliary units and
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that is implemented through carefully
Why?
activity; however, should marching band
musical energy and time on the march-
schedules are structured so that the
mendous challenge, and it is a philosophy
component of success for the marching
should be done well, including marching
ing band activity in rehearsal and per-
resources to create a total program is a tre-
band, jazz band, chamber music, per-
concert band. This idea of using our
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While a student’s individual musicianing multiple instruments, students need opportunities to make music on their
primary instrument all year long. Each student is unique in his or her musical
abilities and contributions to our pro-
gram. Many directors consider students’ most effective and most important musi-
cal roles as the role they play in concert
band—oboe (not the flute/saxophone/ guard they play in marching band), horn
(not mellophone), trombone (not marching baritone) or percussion (not marching bass drum). The implementation of a fall
plan for students who play trombone, horn, double reeds or percussion seems
particularly important regarding their
individual musical growth and the potential sound of our concert ensembles.
Exposure to a variety of musical
literature is a second important consider-
Many directors design sophisticated
performing in a concert ensemble can
ety of quality music, and students’ musi-
match their musical ability level. For stu-
ation. How many performance cycles do
marching productions that include a vari-
during a school year? Typically these
cal lives can be greatly enriched by these
your high school concert bands present
may include an end of first semester concert, an adjudicated concert and a spring concert. Including concert band activities from the first day of school gives us an
opportunity to develop students’ musi-
cianship from a more holistic standpoint
while giving them an opportunity to appreciate concert literature that can add
variety to their musical lives. Adding
the fall concert increases the amount of music that students learn while helping
to structure the subsequent performances
for success. Concert groups typically per-
form at their best at the end of the year;
an early start down that path pays great dividends.
provide students with experiences that
dents in larger marching bands, a smaller concert ensemble may also provide
choices. When we design, rehearse and
an opportunity for more individualized
repeatedly perform a set of quality music
musical responsibility (e.g., playing the
with our marching bands, it does not nec-
second horn or trumpet part in a section
essarily have to be at the cost of learning/
of five or six players).
performing all other music. Establishing
The fall concert is not the only way to
the concert band from the beginning
gives us an economical and efficient place
strive toward a total program philosophy
while increasing the musical consump-
concert instrumental sectionals/master-
during the fall. Honor band auditions,
in which to teach musical fundamentals
classes and solo/ensemble activities are
tion of our students. Performing concert
all worthy goals for the fall semester. A
literature gives students an opportunity
fall concert may be considered a long-
to play a different musical role than the
term objective while a more attainable
one they play in marching band, which in
goal may be working on concert music
turn flexes and strengthens the opposing
or sight-reading several times a week
musical “muscle.” Further, because con-
cert bands are usually ability grouped,
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without a performance of that music. A
band and some marching band music.
is unnecessary because the students are
during one period can be difficult when
case could be made that the concert itself
already performing so much through the
marching band and through concert band
The logistics of doing both activities considering the length and arrangement
of your daily class schedule, but cover-
performances later in the year; however,
ing both activities during class may be
to the implementation of the philosophy.
would like to implement this philosophy
scheduling the concert helps us commit Remember, we are in control of the con-
cert length, the literature choices, who performs (concert, jazz, marching, chamber ensembles, etc.) and how many selections are performed at the fall concert.
While a fall concert may serve as a struc-
tural goal that serves many purposes, the artistry of the performance itself may not
be the most important objective when compared to all the musical benefits, such
worth the consistency it brings. If you
but are concerned about losing the daily
consistency of rehearsing marching band materials, then rehearse concert literature
during class on the days the marching band rehearses after school.
«« Performing selections that are less
as listening in a concert ensemble setting, performing a wider variety of literature,
sight-reading and responding to the conductor’s baton. How?
Organizing
our
most
resource—time—may
be
important the
best
approach to planning a fall concert. The
amount of class time spent on marching
band depends on two factors: the difficul-
ty of the marching band materials and the ability level of the students in the class. Does the top performing concert band
need to spend the same amount of time
on marching band activities as the second or third band? If not, then there is certain-
ly room to include some concert music in the top band, and that group can carry
the most performance responsibility for a fall concert. A second-level concert band (or jazz band or any group) may play
only one or two pieces on the concert, but those students will have reaped the benefits associated with musical and instruc-
tional variety. Concert band rehearsal could be on fixed days within the week
(e.g., Monday and Wednesday), or each class period may contain some concert
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The concert itself can be structured in
many different ways and may include:
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difficult than you typically perform for an adjudicated event
«« Performing
challenging selections
that are more difficult than you typi-
«« Performances by the jazz band(s) «« Performances by a percussion ensemble «« Performances from soloists or small ensembles «« One performance by each class «« An indoor standstill performance by cally perform for an adjudicated event
the marching band or sections of the
«« Performances from one or more of the marching band
middle school groups
We should always strive to choose
appropriate materials for our students (Madsen & Kuhn, 1998). Implementing
the philosophy of making time for
concert music during the fall means that
practice would eliminate an extra event
fall concert is performed, using your
the marching band must be chosen with
comfortable adding an additional evening
achieves the goals of giving students
the materials (and performance goals) for
your specific students in mind. Because
there can be a wide variety of ability levels present in the group, the materials (music, movement, etc.) must be chosen
or intentionally designed in a way where each part is achievable by each individual in the time you choose to spend on
marching band. Keep efficiency in mind
when choosing marching materials. Do
you have an efficient system to teach
music and movement? Are the students capable of performing the materials if any
(or many) of the rehearsals are lost due
to weather issues? Do you have alternate ways to rehearse when weather or other logistical issues interfere with planned marching rehearsal time? It is easier to
commit resources to a fall concert when efficient systems of teaching and per-
forming are in place for all aspects of the
Scheduling the concert at a time when
you may typically have a marching band
musicianship through a variety of means
when the concert is done, it can create a
all year long.
marching band renaissance—a renewal of
emotional energy and commitment that
can last the rest of the marching season.
Dr. Thomas Singletary
concert might be dedicated to practicing
composer, clinician and
All of the class time following the fall
is an active conductor,
details in the marching show, rehears-
music educator. He earned
ing marching fundamentals, discussing
the PhD in music educa-
logistics and analyzing marching perfor-
tion and wind conduct-
mance videos with the group. Using class
ing from Florida State
time to refocus students’ energy toward
University in 2016, and he serves as an
their end-of-season outdoor performanc-
adjunct faculty member at the Texas Christian
es can be a nice way to make a push for
University School of Music.
excellence and to renew the spirit of the marching band performances with added
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Cooper, L. G. (2016). Teaching Band and Orchestra: Methods and Materials, 2nd edition. Chicago: Gia Publications.
In 2005, several hurricanes affected our
uled the fall concert for a Friday night in
form between school week six and eight.
bands for year-long success and teaching
the middle of marching season is that
When?
tious (yet rewarding) is to plan to per-
instrument all year, structuring concert
things about scheduling the concert in
school’s auditorium, which became unus-
a fall concert, and one of the most ambi-
opportunities to play their primary
event for one week. One of the interesting
band program.
There are many options for scheduling
resources to include such an event
on families’ schedules, but you may feel
FBA Best Practices. (n.d.). Retrieved from http:// fba.flmusiced.org/for-directors/best-practices/
able for months. That year, we resched-
Madsen, C. K., & Kuhn, T. L. (1993). Contemporary Music Education, 2nd edition. Raleigh, NC: Contemporary Publishing Company of Raleigh.
the school gym, just prior to a home football game. I was so proud that our students could so flexibly perform a concert
Madsen, C. K., & Madsen, C. H. (1998). Teaching/ Discipline: A Positive Approach to Educational Development, 4th edition. Raleigh, NC: Contemporary Publishing Company of Raleigh.
at 6, pregame at 7:15 and halftime at 8:30,
and perform each set of music with a high level of artistry. Regardless of when the
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FEMEA Dorothy Land Grant Awarded to Three Teachers for 2018-19 by Lesleigh Howard-Zeno
F
EMEA allocated $2,500 for the 2018-19 school year to provide grants to current members. A limited number of grants are awarded each year, up to $1,000 each.
FEMEA may choose to provide partial funding for any grants submitted. The purpose is to encourage teachers to develop projects that promote research, creative teaching
and innovation, and exemplary models of teaching in the elementary music classroom.
The 2018-19 Dorothy Land Past President’s Grant has been awarded to three deserv-
ing teachers. All three projects will be fully funded by FEMEA this year.
Congratulations to our FEMEA Dorothy Land Past President’s Grant winners! We
look forward to seeing your projects at the Curriculum Fair in January. If you have a grant idea, please consider applying for the 2019-20 school year. Check out the 2018-19 projects at the 2019 Curriculum Fair and speak with these teachers about their grant experiences.
Lesleigh Howard-Zeno is chairwoman for FEMEA District 7, which includes Indian River, Martin, Okeechobee, Palm Beach and St. Lucie coun-
ties. She can be reached at femeadistrict7@gmail.com.
Janine Jones, Osceola Magnet School, was
awarded the grant to fund her project “Ukes Can Do It!”
This project will help fund the purchase of ukuleles to enhance the traditional music program and engage more students in unique activities.
«« Students in grades three, four and five (266 students) will participate in Janine’s plans include:
ukulele lessons in music class and as a club activity in fifth grade. Students
«« Activities and lesson plans will be extended to include district music teachers. «« The ukuleles will be a valuable addition to the program, and will be will be assessed on their understanding and performance on the ukuleles.
something that will interest more students, including those who are more difficult to reach in a traditional program. She is also using the ukulele
program to encourage community and respect, among fifth grade students in
particular. “This is a difficult age, and a common focus on this folk instrument
«« One of the main goals of the ukulele program will be to foster a love of music could lower some of the social barriers between students.”
in all students and to give them a successful performance opportunity on an affordable, playable instrument.
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Erin Hemond, Sun Ridge Elementary School, will be receiving funds for her
project “Recorders for All: Building Performance, Evaluation and Composing Skills
Through Recorders.” This project will provide recorders for “rent” for those students who are unable to buy their own recorder. Erin states in her grant essay, “I hope to make all my students feel equal within the bounds of my classroom, by providing
them a recorder of their own, versus the classroom loaner system that we use now … I want every student excited about playing recorder, not worried if the germs from yesterday were sufficiently cleaned off their classroom loaner.”
«« Using recorders as a composition tool; «« Reflecting on learning through self-evaluations; «« Cooperative learning and differentiated skill progression on the recorder through Recorder Karate; and «« Increased enthusiasm for recorders.
Erin’s goals for this program include:
Shaun Bennett, Ortega Elementary School, will be receiving
the grant for his project “Calypso in the Classroom, Community and
Beyond.” This grant will help purchase a steel pan to further grow the school’s steel drum program. The main points of Shaun’s grant are as follows: “The focus on this project is to promote calypso music in the
elementary music classroom. Students need to experience world music
«« Purchase a new instrument – This project will add a new double first hand. This is how the grant money will be used:
second steel pan to the classroom to be used in a classroom unit on the steel pan. The instrument will be utilized with
all students in grades third through fifth. When paired with jumbie pans, the double second is a great tool for playing
«« Guest artist – In addition to the purchase of the instrument, the pan ostinatos, chord strumming and melodies.
builder Mr. Tom Reynolds has agreed to come out to the school and speak with students about the origins of the steel pan and the building process,
«« Performances – Students in the after-school music program will utilize the instrument for and to discuss how the instrument has developed over the years.
various performances and rehearsals in the community. Events such as the Porchfest Music
Festival, Christmas in Avondale and the multicultural World of Nations festival will provide
«« Community projects – The instrument has the option to be utilized in a community steel a way to spread the love of calypso into the community. band project.”
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FLORIDA ELEMENTARY MUSIC EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION
Rosemary Pilonero, President
t is hard to believe it’s almost summer-
groundbreaking work for our All-State
your president seems to have flown by.
her new position. We are happy to have
time already. My first year serving as
FEMEA has much to celebrate as we take a look back at the school year. We had a stellar conference in Tampa! In addition
to our fabulous clinicians and sessions, our All-State Chorus and All-State Orff Ensemble had outstanding experiences and performances. Much of our suc-
cess is due to the diligent efforts of the FEMEA Board, and we are fortunate to have such dedicated people representing
and working hard for the children of Florida.
As a result of FEMEA elections in
Tampa, we are happy to report that
Amanda Peek (District 6) and Joani Slawson (District 4) were reelected to
serve as district chairpersons. Jason Thomashefsky (District 2) has served the two-term limit, and we thank him for his service. We welcome David Katz as our new chairman for District 2 and
look forward to working with him. Lisa Hewitt, coordinator of the All-State Orff Ensemble, will be leaving the board as
she moves into the role of vice president of the American Orff-Schulwerk Association. We are grateful for her
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Thank you to all of our FEMEA mem-
Orff Ensemble and wish her the best in
bers for making these dreams possible.
Holly Mullenix continue her service on
is funded through your FEMEA mem-
the board in her new role as coordinator of the All-State Orff Ensemble. Congratulations
Lancaster
to
Professional
our
Janice
Development
«« Kristen Dumas, District 6 – Ticket to Scholarship winners:
Tampa Scholarship winner, attended her first FMEA conference in January
«« Rainy Barton, District 5 – Will attend Orff Level II in Central Florida «« Michelle King, District 7 – Will attend 2018
Orff Schulwerk Level I at Florida International University
Congratulations to our Dorothy Land
«« Erin Hemond, District 4 – “Recorders
Past President’s Grant winners: for
All:
Building
Performance,
Evaluation and Composing Skills
«« Shaun Bennett, District 5 – “Calypso Through Recorders”
in the Classroom, Community and
«« Janine Jones, District 7 – “Ukes Can
Music Director
Beyond” Do It”
The Dorothy Land Past President’s Grant bership contributions, and the Janice Lancaster
Professional
Development
Scholarship is funded through our Basket
Bash, FEMEA logo merchandise and allstate souvenir sales. I hope you will take advantage of seeing and hearing about
these fabulous projects at our FEMEA Curriculum Fair during the 2019 FMEA Professional Development Conference.
Speaking of professional develop-
ment, due to circumstances beyond our control, including the loss of a substan-
tial sponsorship, FEMEA will not be able to provide a summer conference this
year. Please stay tuned for some exciting
new projects that we have in the works. This will be a little bit of a transitional
time as we continue to grow to meet the ever-changing needs of our members and their students.
Finally, I hope you enjoy a well-
deserved summer break. Whether you
plan to travel, learn something new, enjoy time with family and friends or
just chill with a good book, I wish you the happiest of summers.
FLORIDA VOCAL ASSOCIATION
Thomas Jomisko, President
A
s each year comes to an end, we inevitably start to reflect and to plan ahead. What can we do to improve upon our teaching?
What lessons did we succeed in teaching? Which failed? As I have
continued in this amazing career as a music educator, I have come to the realization that the most fruitful qualities of a successful, experienced teacher are NOT musical in nature.
Earlier this year one of my students said to me on her way out of
class on a Friday, “You’re the scariest teacher on this campus!” and
promptly left. That statement hung over me for the whole weekend. I wondered if I was really that scary, and how did it possibly adversely affect my students?
The next week I decided to have a class discussion on whether or
not I was “scary.” The initial reaction was that I was, indeed, scary to many of my students. I tried not to be offended in that moment,
but it was hard not to think that somehow I had failed. I continued to ask leading questions, and one of my very mature and well-
Have HEART:
H
umility.
To be successful, you must be humble
with your students. Don’t assume you know
what they’ve gone through, even on that particu-
lar day. And don’t be afraid to take responsibility when something that wasn’t successful is your
fault! Nothing will ruin a relationship with your
students faster than not admitting your mistakes.
E
xcellence.
This is not perfectionism. Perfectionism
spoken seniors finally wrapped up what she felt the students really
focuses on doing the right thing ALL the time. It
“We are just so afraid to disappoint you. That’s what scares
unattainable. You can always grow in excellence.
meant when they said I was scary.
us.” Now I was back in business! I explored some more, and we determined that this fear of disappointment extended outside the
classroom. I had, with this particular group of students anyway,
causes you to work in fear because perfection is
A
rtistry.
Always be striving to create, not just repro-
achieved what I hoped to with all of my students: a relationship
duce. If we are asking our students to be creative
were in my ensemble.
through the music, bringing us all closer through
built on love and trust in all aspects of their lives, not just who they To be successful in this career, the musical knowledge you are
trying to convey to your students must submit itself to the relationship you have with your students and the environment you have created.
I have tried to use an acronym in my classroom to enable me to
be the best music educator I can be. (I am fully aware that acronyms like this tend to be cheesy—but I am going to go with it anyway!) See Sidebar >> My desire for FVA has and always will be to help everyone build
a program where each student can grow to be the best person he or
she can be. Continuing in that pursuit, the theme of this summer’s convention will be Integrity in the Choral Classroom. Almost all of us chose this profession due to a music educator who took HEART in us. I hope this article helps in some way to give you focus for 2018-19.
We hope to see you at the FVA Summer Convention, July 27-28,
at the Hilton Orlando/Altamonte Springs. Registration materials are available now at FVA.net. Don’t forget to sign up for Choral
Panorama, July 26-27, which directly precedes the FVA convention. Information is available at the Head’s House of Music website.
ALL the time, we give them the ability to express our craft.
R
elationship.
If we truly invest in our students beyond
what their musical value is to us, then they see
that we care about them beyond the singing. Once they know that, the fear that comes with being
afraid to fail morphs into the fear to disappoint. After that, you establish with them that you per-
ceive lack of effort as failure, NOT missing a note,
and the freedom to pursue excellence through artistry is created. And this all started with the relationship.
T
rust.
When they know you care more about them
than the music itself and that music is the vehicle
by which you will help them become the best ver-
sion of themselves, the trust you have gained will create the program you always wanted to have!
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his is my last article as president of
the Florida Bandmasters Association.
It has been an honor to serve this organi-
zation. Rest assured you are in great
hands as our new president takes office.
FLORIDA BANDMASTERS ASSOCIATION
Jason Duckett, President
Cathi Leibinger is passionate about con-
over the last two years. First, thank you
serve us well.
in without hesitation to assume the role
tinuing to move FBA forward. She will I would be remiss if I did not publicly
thank a few folks for their service to FBA
FLORIDA COLLEGE MUSIC EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION
Stacie Rossow, DMA, President
to Richard Davenport. Richard stepped of past president when we lost Linda. His
even-keeled temperament and his sage advice provide a sense of calm, even in
turbulent moments. Second, thank you to the district chairpersons. They give more to this organization than many of you
may realize. This year has been particularly trying, thanks to hurricanes and
I
can hardly believe another semester is gone. Spring 2018 is in the books! It has
senseless acts of violence. Your district
making plans for 2018-19. That includes making sure your membership is renewed
and adaptability, and take great pride in
Information is often missed because it only goes out to current members. Make
Finally, thank you to Neil Jenkins. You
been a busy academic year, and as we close this one, I encourage you to begin
before September. Please encourage your collegiate colleagues to do the same. sure you are in the know!
chairpersons show incredible resolve their administration.
have no idea how much work Neil does
Take the time to join the FCMEA Facebook page; the link is below. As soon as we
behind the scenes to keep FBA running.
our Facebook page. If you have an idea for the Fall Conference, please reach out to
broad-brush needs of the organization
The leadership continues to look for ways to make the January conference more
of individual schools or directors. Neil is
discussion with the two- and four-year colleges and universities to continue the
tional professionalism. He never com-
believe we should address, please do not hesitate to contact me.
the best from all members. We are lucky
have a date and location for the Fall Conference, that information will be posted on
There is constant balance between the
me. I would love to hear from you.
as a whole and the minutia of the needs
relevant to college music educators. We hope, once again, to open a round-table
masterful at handling both with excep-
conversation that began a few years ago. If you have any ideas or topics that you
promises high standards, and he expects
All my best wishes for a restful and productive summer.
FCMEA is on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/342061629617972/
to have him.
Have a fantastic summer! See you in
July at the FBA Summer Conference in St. Pete. Go, Band!
Interested in submitting an article for publication in the Florida Music Director? Learn more at:
FloridaMusicEducation.org/publications/florida-music-director/submission-information
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FLORIDA COLLEGIATE NAFME
Shelby R. Chipman, PhD, Advisor
T
he 2017-18 Florida Collegiate chapter of the National
demonstrate excellence and serve as mentors to music edu-
of Michael Gabriel (FSU), has developed continual systems
by data that supports the arts as a strong means of devel-
Association for Music Education, under the leadership
of support for all of our students studying music in Florida. These collegiate students are pleased to communicate con-
sistently with the Florida Music Education Association (FMEA) Executive Board, which provides opportunities for
collegiate students to grow and also understands the impor-
tance of shared learning and of meeting the goals outlined by the NAfME national office. Our goals and specific strat-
«« Reminding everyone of the purpose of NAfME collegiate membership and its role in music education; «« Enhancing the professional development, tools and resources of chapters; «« Providing valuable sessions/clinicians for our members; «« Interacting with music supervisors and learning how to prepare for jobs, as well as expectations; «« Becoming an advocate for music; «« Improving our website and means of communication; and «« Discussing ways to develop Music in Our Schools Month egies include:
chapters and supporting Tri-M Music Honor Society programs for middle school and high school students.
Members of FCNAfME are truly inspired by the myr-
iad music teachers in the state of Florida who continue to
cation students. The importance of music is demonstrated oping the whole student’s being. The countless testimonies
of music and its relationship to life are powerful. Therefore, collegiate students in Florida and beyond must be diligent in
gaining understanding and acquiring opportunities to grow
in the areas of history, theory, pedagogy, musical interpretation, professional development and classroom management.
When collegiate students do the work to acquire these professional tools, they will find the rewards to be commensurate
when they work with students who enjoy their teaching and appreciate music as a lifelong learning experience.
Personally, I have spent my entire career learning from
outstanding musicians from across the country. The true irony of my learning is there is still much more learning to be
done. This, in my opinion, is the true essence of what makes our study so valuable and worthwhile.
As many of the Florida colleges conclude their academ-
ic semesters, I trust that collegiate NAfME members have
gained valuable knowledge in the realm of music and all it has to offer for this phase of their lives. I also hope that those
students who are graduating feel good about the aesthetic
impact of music and FMEA’s role in developing their indi-
vidual skills as they embark on an exciting career in music. Thank you for being a member of our association.
Join us for the 2018 Collegiate Advocacy Summit June 26-28, 2018 #NAfMEHD18
Learn more at CAS.nafme.org
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Jason Jerald, President
I
s it May already? As we come out of the MPA season and start pre-
paring for our spring concerts, ban-
quets, etc., I’m sure we can agree that it seems that our job never ends. As we conclude the school year and prepare next year’s calendar, be
sure to remember our exciting Fall Conference in Orlando, Sept. 27-28,
2018. Our keynote speakers will be Peter L. Boonshaft and Carrie Lane Gruselle. As a reminder, please check
the FOA website for adjudicator training registration details. The train-
ing will take place prior to the Fall Conference.
It was an honor to hear your orches-
tras at state MPA. I would like to thank
our state concert judges and clinicians:
Dr. Kirk Moss, Dr. Mark Laycock, Dr. Michael Palumbo, Dr. David
Eccles and Dr. Laura Joella. I hope you and your students were able to
gain wisdom through the state MPA
the community. We had the incred-
to witness the face of a visually
needs of our amazing students and
Meyer’s Giving Bach program to
experienced the vibrations of my stu-
experience. Our goal is to serve the
educators. As always, we welcome
your input to our conference planning and handbook updates, and I
encourage you to contact me or any
other board member with questions or concerns you may have.
As the school year is coming to
an end, take time to reflect on the
good of this year with your students. The most significant moment for
our orchestra was “Giving Bach” to
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ible honor of implementing Richard patients of St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital, as well as our surrounding
elementary schools this past spring. The Giving Bach program allows student musicians to advocate music
education through performance and teaching.
“Mr. Jerald, she rarely gives people hugs. Now she can’t leave my side!”
This quote from a senior describes
the amazing opportunity we had
impaired child come alive as she dent’s violin against her ear. Moments
like these help me appreciate the power of music education, especially
through the hands of our students. Whether it’s celebrating a successful bow hold or finally entrusting oth-
ers with tasks to lighten your load, I hope you remain encouraged with the truth of our profession; impact-
ing lives through music daily. Enjoy your summer break.
FLORIDA COLLEGIATE NAFME
Michael A. Gabriel, President
I
am honored to have the opportunity to
often and as deeply as possible. The idea
that makes you fall back in love with
your component president. As we reflect
I love terrifies me. Whatever it is that
because this will make life completely
share this final reflection with you as
on our year together, I sincerely hope that we as an organization were able to offer
you something unique and beneficial to
your future career as a music educator.
this mission. Music allows people the opportunity to experience their human-
ity and to express themselves in a way that is simply not possible in any other
academic or artistic medium. We have all been touched by this phenomenon, and
it is my sincere hope that this beautifully
mysterious entity continues to drive us as artists.
To protect this phenomenon, I try to
exercise my sense of childlike wonder as
good days, bad days and neutral days,
I know that music is my driving force,
standing that nobody can take it away
all know, music is incredibly vital to
able to escape the bell curve: we have
every attempt in your life to nurture it.
rate our education system and energize and social capabilities. As I hope we
realistic. As human beings, we are not
place in your heart—I hope you make
and I have my own personal proof for
its students to maximize their cognitive
carefree and good ‌ that is simply not
drives you—that occupies that special
It is my hope for this profession that the new wave of young teachers will invigo-
our profession in the same way. It is not
of becoming desensitized to the art form
as well as extremes in both directions. For me, music is not an attempt to escape
this. I also have my own personal under-
from this reality. It is my way of making
this emotional roller coaster much more
from me. Only I have the ability to do
significant. But above all, it allows me
that, and there have been several instanc-
an outlet to take a step back and look
es in my young life when I have sensed
at our human experience with the fresh
movement in that direction. Generally
wonder, curiosity and appreciation of
this happens when I get busy with tasks
a young child, eager to learn about his
outside of music. As all teachers know,
world.
this is a very real problem. I am lucky to
It is my hope for all of you that you
have detected these potential slips before they became consequential, and with
make the time in your lives to get in
has grown even stronger than before.
how seasoned or green you may be in our
touch with your inner child, regardless of
each correction, my love for my art form
profession. More than anything else,
This is my proof that I have chosen the
however, I wish you good health and sin-
right profession.
cere fulfillment in your path.
I challenge you to find that thing
2019 FMEA Professional Development Conference & All-State Concerts
ARTISTRY:
Teaching &Performing
January 9-12, 2019 Tampa Convention Center
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elf-contained classrooms are specif-
ically designated for students with
disabilities. Some school districts in Florida have special schools made up
made in the best interest of the students.
Sometimes those placements are special schools.
In this and the next several editions
entirely of self-contained classrooms.
of Florida Music Director, I am profiling
students with significant disabilities who
special schools. These music educators
Such schools are usually indicated for may not be able to participate in general education programs. Students who attend
these special schools generally have disabilities such as autism spectrum disorder, emotional disturbances, severe intellectual disabilities, multiple disabilities or serious or fragile medical conditions.
DIVERSE LEARNERS COMMITTEE Alice-Ann Darrow, PhD Chairwoman
music educators in Florida who teach at have learned to adapt instruction for stu-
dents with the most severe disabilities.
They can serve as a valuable resource for music educators who have had little expe-
rience working with students who have significant disabilities.
Many of the students who attend special
CAMINITI EXCEPTIONAL
less restrictive environments, but failed to
Laura Meehan, Music Educator and
schools have previously been assigned to make academic progress.
Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) is
a legal concept found in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act that
requires students with disabilities to be
placed in settings most like those of their peers. School districts are required to offer a full continuum of placements for students with disabilities, ranging
from the most restrictive (self-contained schools or classrooms) to the least restric-
tive (full inclusion). Placements are to be
STUDENT CENTER Music Therapist
Caminiti Exceptional Student Center
is a special school in Tampa, Florida
(Hillsborough County). The school has approximately 100 students, all with significant disabilities and support needs.
Students’ functioning levels vary, though many are nonverbal and require alternative or augmentative methods of commu-
nication, such as the Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS). Due to
students’ functioning levels, medical
needs and/or aggressive behaviors, the students attend Caminiti rather than their neighborhood schools.
Instructional adaptations and modifi-
cations are essential for students’ success; this is especially true in the music class-
room. Many instruments are modified so students with limited mobility can
play along with their peers. Examples of modifications are using open tuning on
a guitar or enlarging handles on a mallet for better grasp. Music notation is adapted as well, generally through color cod-
ing or showing the melodic contour with visuals. Paraprofessionals are used in the
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by employing hand over hand assistance, tapping the beat on students’ shoulders or pointing to and following the musical notation, etc.
The Caminiti Rock Band performed
Don’t Stop Believing and Beyond the Sea at
the 2018 FMEA Professional Development
Conference. Each part was modified to address individual students’ needs and to ensure success. The students performed well, and it was a successful experience
for all of them. For some of the students, it was their first time in downtown Tampa.
For all of the students, being able to per-
form in front of an unfamiliar audience
in an unfamiliar venue was a tremendous accomplishment.
Music for the students at Caminiti is
essential. Music is one academic area
where they can, with appropriate adapta-
tions, perform as well as other students.
For many students, their school day is
dictated for them. In music, they develop a sense of autonomy and self-determi-
undergraduate degree in music educa-
tion from Texas Tech University and a master’s degree in music therapy from
Florida State University. She is a board certified music therapist and a certified
teacher in the areas of music and special
education. Her research interests include music for special learners, and she has presented at numerous state, national and
international conferences. If you have any
questions about the adaptations she uses with her students, you can contact her at laura.m.meehan@gmail.com.
nation. They are allowed to choose their
activity, song or instrument. Consistency
is also an important part of music education at Caminiti. Each music class starts
with a welcome activity, which is normal-
ly followed by rotating centers. Centers, or small groups, are effective because
they include brief activities that allow for creativity, individual work, review
and one-to-one instruction. Visual and audible timers are used so that the stu-
dents at Caminiti know what to expect
next. Music centers include activities such as music listening, working with musi-
cal manipulatives, worksheets, singing, improvising and instrument playing.
Laura Meehan leads the music pro-
gram at Caminiti. She is a gifted teacher who contributes greatly to her students’ feelings of confidence, pride and selfdetermination.
Laura
received
her
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AWARDS COMMITTEE
Debbie Fahmie, Chairwoman
A
nother year of celebrating fantastic
Florida State University. I consider
look forward to seeing what next year
life sharing music’s gifts with stu-
it a privilege to spend the rest of my
FMEA awardees is in the books. I
dents of all ages, just as it was shared
brings. As we reflect on the past and
with me.
think to the future, I’d like to share with
you some thoughts by this year’s win-
Carlton Kilpatrick teaches choir at Lake
ners. I know you will be as inspired as
Brantley High School in Seminole County.
I am by their dedication and passion to
He was nominated by Brett Karlin.
our profession. I wish you all a joyous
summer, and I urge you to get working on applications for the 2018-19 FMEA
Call for Nominations. Applications are completed online at https://flmusiced.
org/FLmusicApps/Awards/. You can also
find examples of successful applications
on the website to help guide you through the process.
Carlton
Kilpatrick,
2018
FMEA
Secondary Music Educator of the Year, writes …
It is truly an honor to be recognized as the Secondary Music Educator of the Year for the great state of Florida! I was so incredibly touched to receive
this award and by the beautiful let-
ters written by my students, booster parents and colleagues in support of
my nomination. I would be remiss Grace Jordan, 2018 FMEA Elementary
if I did not thank my dear friend,
Music Educator of the Year, writes …
Brett Karlin, for his kind nomination
What a blessed person I am! I’ve
work as the awards committee chair.
spent the past 35 years of my life living my passion. Teaching music
has been the most rewarding, energizing, creative career that I could
imagine, and to be honored in this manner is beyond my wildest dream.
and Debbie Fahmie for her diligent Music has been a huge influence in my life, and I consider it an honor
and a blessing to share music’s many gifts with students every day. I was
fortunate to be surrounded by fan-
tastic music educators, both formal
Grace Jordan teaches elementary music
and informal, from birth—my sweet
County. She was nominated by Marie
teachers, fantastic church musicians
Directors.
at the University of Florida and the
at Arbor Ridge K-8 School in Orange
father, amazing public school music
Radloff on behalf of the FEMEA Board of
and world-class college professors
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Dr. Kamela Patton, 2018 FMEA
Superintendent of the Year, writes …
I was honored to receive the FMEA Superintendent of the Year award
and to attend the Awards Breakfast this January. The Awards Breakfast was a fantastic time to celebrate with
many great music educators and
administrators in our state. FMEA
has a rich history of supporting com-
prehensive, quality music education
for our Florida students, and I am humbled to be recognized in this
way. Collier County Public Schools stands with FMEA to ensure music
is an essential part of our curriculum!
Dr. Kamela Patton is superintendent
of Collier County Public Schools and was nominated by Skip Pardee.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Carolyn Minear, Chairwoman
C
ongratulations! As we celebrate our
months? How have your life experiences
Each of us has the privilege of choosing
demic year, remember to take the time to
do you want to continue to develop? What
cal artistry. Systemic changes in practice
students’ accomplishments this aca-
reflect on and celebrate your own accom-
plishments. How have you grown as a teacher in the last 12 months? How have
you grown as a musician in the last 12
our path toward pedagogical and musi-
informed your practice? What practices
are never a happy accident. New habits
practices do you want to leave behind?
are the result of purposeful, intentional
The FMEA theme for this year encapsu-
acts. Of course, no teacher plans to repeat
lates the lifelong goal of every music edu-
cator, ARTISTRY: Teaching & Performing.
year one more than 30 times, but without a personal professional growth plan, it is
possible to fall back on our already considerable skills and settle for what is rather than what could be. What is your goal?
MULTICULTURAL NETWORK Bernard Hendricks, Chairman
What is your plan to achieve that goal? There will never be a better time to create a plan to enhance your artistry!
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As we come to the close of the 2017-
reetings, fellow music educators, and happy spring concert season! The
end of yet another school year is quickly approaching, and these are the
18 academic year, it is time to act on
wish we were done” stage. I urge everyone to keep it interesting and really
Journey, 2018 Edition. What specif-
certs to be a celebration of everything good about your
choose? Your membership in FMEA/
ent cultures that are present in your program
workshops, component conventions and
is aware of and invited to attend your events.
mertime to catch up on previous issues of
public to be aware of the awesome things hap-
list myriad summer courses and grad-
times when students (and teachers) can very easily drift off into the “man, I
your Summer Professional Development
push to the very last day of school. Allow your spring con-
ic professional growth actions do you
music program. Consider highlighting the differ-
NAfME opens many doors to summer
and school. Also, make sure your community
online resources. Take advantage of sum-
Communication is very important. We want the
your professional journals, which often
pening in music education.
uate study opportunities. Read a book,
great time to plan for summer activities to keep both
colleagues, spend time with a mentor,
plenty of music summer camp/workshop opportunities for students. The kids
your resources, develop new curriculum
summer camp flyer that lists multiple summer activities that kids can attend.
family and friends and take care of your
Lastly, I want to encourage all of you to attend a summer professional
you choose, do allow time to reflect on
to enhance what we are already doing. The FMEA website has plenty of infor-
your journey toward ARTISTRY: Teaching
listen to music, study a score, visit with
With summer right around the corner, it’s also a
you and your students growing during the break. There are
attend a concert, take a lesson, organize
won’t know about them unless we tell them. I always try to put together a
or write new lessons. Travel, connect with
The flyer is an easy way to distribute information, either in person or via email.
physical and mental health. Whatever
development workshop. There is always more to be learned about new ways
how these experiences will contribute to
mation on various summer workshops, including the Multicultural Network
& Performing.
County. This one-day workshop is designed to offer best practices and concepts
your
guitar, orchestra, band and chorus; there is something for everyone. Please
Development Committee by emailing
One more request for action: Support
Summer Workshop on Thursday, June 14, at Ocoee High School in Orange
colleagues
by
sharing
your
to enhance all music programs. We’ll have sessions geared toward steel drums,
growth path story with the Professional
visit the FMEA website for more information on this and many other summer
CarolynMinear@FLMusicEd.org with the
Have a great spring and end of the school year, and enjoy your summer!
ment. We will choose models to share in
subject line FMEA Professional Develop-
opportunities.
future issues of Florida Music Director.
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CommitteeReports EMERGING LEADERS COMMITTEE
Mary Palmer, EdD, Chairwoman
I
n the final analysis, it’s all about PEOPLE. From your students and their parents/guardians to your school colleagues to your larger family of music educa-
tors to your community to your profession, it’s the people who surround us that make the difference in our lives. Following musicianship, teaching excellence and a few other key components, RELATIONSHIPS are a next critical success factor for teacher-leaders.
This year’s FMEA Emerging Leaders Drive-In to Leadership Summer
Conference—Get Connected: Build Capacity will focus on identifying and build-
ing relationships to enrich your life and your teaching—at any level or place in your career. Headlined by Dr. Alice-Ann Darrow, the Irvin Cooper professor
of music education and music therapy at Florida State University, the conference will share success stories as well as ways to identify and strategically
grow mutually rewarding relationships/partnerships. A spectrum of successful
music educators will share examples of relationships that have had positive and
Darrow
lasting impacts. Here are just a few highlights: District level fine arts directors Scott
Evans of Orange County, Debbie Fahmie of Osceola County and Cindy Johnson of Brevard County have literally changed
the landscape of arts education in their districts. Find out how that happened.
Andrew Bajorek, a doctoral student at the University of Florida, will take us inside
an impactful program and share next steps to building on that success. A community arts leader will put a spotlight on
how schools and local arts organizations
Evans
Fahmie
Johnson
can work together in transformative ways.
You’ll have the opportunity to plan your own pathway to getting connected. Remember when Alice in Wonderland asked the Cheshire Cat for directions but
only wanted to “get someplace”? Unlike Alice, we’ll focus on “starting with the end in mind” (just like Steven Covey taught us to do!). Where do you want to go, and what helps will make the journey possible?
Plan now to be inspired at our fifth annual FMEA Emerging Leaders Drive-In
to Leadership Conference—Get Connected: Build Capacity on Saturday, June 9, at the University of Central Florida in Orlando (Performing Arts Complex: Music) from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm. See http://fmea.flmusiced.org/programs/emerging-leaders/ for further information and conference registration. We will welcome the new class of FMEA Emerging Leaders and all past Emerging Leaders. Please register online by June 1.
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Bajorek
ResearchPuzzles for music teachers
Stephen F. Zdzinski, PhD University of Miami
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any of you have asked your parents or grandparents, “What was it like when you were a kid?” Did
you know you were actually doing research by creating an oral history of your relative’s experiences?
Through an oral history, the memories of a person are systematically examined to find out about a different time and place that we cannot experience ourselves. Oral history is a useful and fascinating way to explore the history of music education, and something you can do.
If you listen to NPR, you may remember a feature called StoryCorps, in which everyday people tell sto-
ries about their lives. NPR recently presented stories of public school teachers from the National Teachers’
Initiative of StoryCorps, providing us insights into experiences that teachers face every day, recording more than 680 interviews with 20,970 minutes of audio recordings. What is oral history research?
Oral history research is historical research in which the source of the information or data is not documents or newspapers, but an interview with a living person in order to find out about a time or a place through that person’s eyes. People doing oral histories find out as much as they can about the person they are inter-
RESEARCH COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN
viewing beforehand in order to focus their discussion on issues important to that person. In some cases, oral histories may be about a particular event, an entire life or a series of life events. An oral history can also examine multiple perspectives on an issue, or document events in the history of an organization.
The Oral History Manual (2009) provides a great introduction to oral history techniques. The process of
doing oral history includes identifying your informant, planning your interviews and gathering supporting
material, obtaining and using recording equipment (audio and/or video), conducting and transcribing your
interview and writing up your findings. A narrative is created, as well as artifacts and interview transcripts
Don D. Coffman, PhD University of Miami This on-going col-
that are placed in archival storage for other researchers.
umn seeks to stim-
Oral History in Music Education
research issues for
ulate awareness of
Charles Leonhard was the subject of an extensive oral history project conducted by Dr. Barbara Bennett at
FMEA teachers
Baylor University. Although well known for his books Basic Concepts in Music Education and Foundations and
and researchers.
a window into Leonhard’s memories about his impact on various events in music education.
have a contribu-
Principles of Music Education, what I found most interesting was how Bennett was able to provide the reader
Before I arrived at the University of Miami, I worked with a student of Leonard, Joseph Labuta, author of
This month we
tion from a mem-
the books Teaching Musicianship in the High School Band and Basic Conducting Techniques. I was able to conduct
ber of the Research
I have also been able to work with a number of students using oral history techniques on a wide variety
Stephen
an oral history project with Labuta, documenting his lifetime contributions to music education.
of topics, including multiple perspectives on belting pedagogy, oral histories of faculty members in jazz and
a current study on women’s career pathways in music ensemble direction. What makes oral history powerful as well is that many projects focus on ordinary people—the practicing music teacher or the members of a
Committee,
Zdzinski, from
the University of
musical community.
Miami.
Email your questions and feedback to d.coffman1@miami.edu with a subject heading Research Puzzles. Your questions, if selected for publication, will remain anonymous.
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FMEA ExecutiveDirector’sNotes Kathleen D. Sanz, PhD
The Year in Reflection
The mission of the Florida Music Education Association is to promote quality, comprehensive music education for all Florida students as a part of their complete education.
R
eflecting on the events of the past year is import-
A&M University, Florida State University and
on the many wonderful opportunities you provided
thank you to Dr. Shelby Chipman, Jennifer
ant for all of us to do because it helps us to focus
for your students. As the 2017-18 school year comes to a close, it is a good time to think about the numerous
accomplishments that your students, and you personally, made in your programs.
Here are a few of the things FMEA accomplished
«« The FMEA Professional Development Conference during the 2017-18 school year:
was again a huge success. More than 11,000 people
attended. It was the second year for the Student Experience at the conference, which provides non-
«« The Florida Corporate and Academic Partner all-state students the opportunity to attend.
Program continues to provide collaborative partnerships with the colleges, universities and corporations.
• Corporate Partners
– 13 Gold Corporate Partners – 2 Silver Corporate Partners
– 14 Bronze Corporate Partners
• Academic Partners
– 3 Gold Academic Partners
– 3 Silver Academic Partners
– 13 Bronze Academic Partners
We appreciate the partnerships we have with our
«« FMEA College Night held during the conference 48 partners and thank them for their support.
provided an opportunity for our high school students to meet with approximately 50 represen-
«« The
tatives from colleges and universities.
third annual NAfME Collegiate Music
Advocacy Day at the Capitol was held on February 6. Collegiate members from Florida
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Southeastern University attended. A great big Luechauer and Justin Fitzpatrick for their hard
work in providing this opportunity for our col-
legiate members. A special shout out to Jeanne Reynolds for her devotion to FMEA and our advo-
«« The FMEA Donors Program continues to increase cacy efforts.
through generous donations from the membership. Thank you so much, members, for supporting the efforts of FMEA. During the 2018-19 year,
we will recognize donors based on giving level. Please see pages 14-16 for a list of our spectacular
«« The third annual Crossover: Multi-Genre Music donors.
Festival took place in two locations this year, at the University of South Florida in Tampa and Leon High School in Tallahassee. Special thank
you to Dr. David Williams for providing this
«« Another successful Guitar Festival was held on opportunity for Florida students.
February 24. Thank you to Ed Prasse for organiz-
«« The Steel Band Festival held in Orlando provided ing this event.
opportunities for students from several schools to learn more about steel band and to hear other steel
band ensembles. Thank you to Jared Allen for his
«« The June Hinckley Scholarship was awarded to leadership.
two students planning to major in music educa-
tion. In addition, plans are underway to provide a scholarship for two college students to attend the National Advocacy Summit in Washington, D.C., in June.
Advocacy/Government Relations
Marjory Stoneman Douglas Public Safety Act,
education and education in general at the national
The bill was passed in response to the shooting in
We continue to see relatively little support for music and state levels.
On the national level, while FMEA continued
to send language and information on ESSA, the
Department of Education continues not to include music and the arts in the Florida plan for the Every Student Succeeds Act.
The 2018 Florida Legislative Session began on
January 9 and ended on March 11. The following bills on education passed this year:
K-12 Public Education Omnibus Bill, HB 495/SB 1056
The bill revises time limits for certain public employ-
ees who qualify to participate in the Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP); modifies edu-
cator certification requirements and district school board duties relating to school safety, and prohibits
SB 7026
Parkland, Florida, authorizing the awarding of grants through the Crime Stoppers Trust Fund for student
crime watch programs; establishing the Office of Safe Schools within the Department of Education; providing that each sheriff may establish a Coach
Aaron Feis Guardian Program and appoint certain volunteer school employees as school guardians; pro-
hibiting a person who has been adjudicated mentally
defective or been committed to a mental institution from owning or possessing a firearm until certain relief is obtained; prohibiting a person younger than
a certain age from purchasing a firearm; prohibiting
specified acts relating to the sale and possession of bump-fire stocks; creating the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Public Safety Commission within the Department of Law Enforcement, etc.
misconduct by authority figures against students;
Hope Scholarship Program, HB 7055
school students to learn computer science taught by
programs and streamlines accountability for partici-
promotes opportunities for public middle and high qualified teachers; and modifies end-of-course statewide assessment requirements for certain students. Apprenticeship Programs, HB 577/SB 856
The bill authorizes students to use apprenticeship
program credit to meet specified credit require-
The bill expands state school choice scholarship pating private schools; provides flexibilities to school districts; modifies charter school requirements;
specifies assessment, instructional and curriculum requirements; modifies other education provisions; and provides appropriations.
ments for high school graduation. Specifically, the
Did NOT Pass: Financial Literacy,
completion of an apprenticeship registered with the
The bill required an additional ½ credit in financial
bill authorizes a student who earns credit upon
Department of Education to use such credit to meet
the high school graduation credit requirements for electives, speech and debate, practical arts, or fine or performing arts.
School District Accountability, HB 1279/SB 1804
The bill is designed to increase fiscal accountability
and to expand fiscal transparency requirements for district school boards.
HB 323/SB 88
literacy for graduation. The impact would have been a reduction in the number of elective credits. We did
have an amendment passed by both the House and the Senate, but this bill did not reach final passage this year. The amendment provided an “opportunity
to learn financial literacy” without taking the course.
For additional information on the bills noted,
please go to cfaefl.org and click on Advocacy.
The Florida Senate and House of Representatives Continued on page 38
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Executive Director’s Notes Continued from page 37
Florida Music Education Association Division of Cultural Affairs Grant 2012-13
2013-14
2014-15
2015-16
2016-17
2017-18
2018-19
$11,806
$18,158
$120,000
$66,631
$83,503
$45,396
$9,712
websites also allow the public to down-
Cultural Affairs grants for the 2018-19
and summary analyses: myflorida-
culture and the arts in Florida went from
load bills, amendments, fiscal analyses house.gov and flsenate.gov.
The support for appropriations for the
arts was quite disappointing. The Early Childhood Music Pilot Program passed,
but the governor vetoed $300,000 in state funding for implementation of the program.
The
Governor’s
Office
and
the
Legislature granted minimal support to the Department of State: Division of
year (see chart above). The support for being ranked #10 to #48 in the United
States. During the 2014-15 year, the grants were fully funded. It was a very
disappointing year for the arts, as the
governor and state legislators provided
Summer Professional Development
«« Component Summer Conferences
Opportunities
• Florida Bandmasters Association Summer Conference, July 9-11, St. Petersburg Hilton
• Florida Vocal Association
Summer Conference, July 27-28, Altamonte Springs/Orlando
limited support for our arts associations.
As constituents and voters, we need to
talk with our legislators and communi-
cate the importance of arts education for the students of Florida.
VOTE! VOTE! VOTE! 2018 Elections
It is critical for all of us to vote and let our voices be heard. A high voter turn-
out among music educators, parents and students will help our legislators know that we count as citizens and constituents.
Hilton
• FVA Head’s House of Music
Choral Panorama, July 26-27, Altamonte Springs/Orlando
«« Emerging Leaders Drive-In Hilton
Conference, June 9, University of
«« Summer Institute, June 18-20, a leadCentral Florida, Orlando
ership conference for invited members, University of South Florida,
«« Multicultural Network Summer Tampa
Workshop, June 14, Ocoee High School, Orlando area
2018 Voter Election Dates July 30.............................................................................Deadline to register to vote or to change political party
August 18-25.............................................. Early Voting, state mandatory period* August 28......................................................................................... Primary Election October 9........................................................................Deadline to register to vote October 27-November 3........................... Early Voting, state mandatory period* November 6...................................................................................... General Election
*Note: Check with your county supervisor of elections for additional days of early voting that may be offered in your county.
Dates may vary by county.
Please register and vote in the 2018 Primary and General Elections. Your vote makes a difference.
Thank you once again for another suc-
cessful school year! Reserve some time to
reflect on the many successes you have had throughout the year. Take time this summer to relax, refuel, travel, read a book and make music.
We look forward to having you join or
renew as a member for the 2018-19 school year.
Please let us know what is on your
mind and how FMEA can help you and your program.
Have a wonderful and musical sum-
mer!
Kathleen D. Sanz, PhD
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F L O R I D A M U S I C E D U C AT I O N A S S O C I AT I O N OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS EXECUTIVE BOARD President..............................Kenneth Williams, PhD 3610 Beauclerc Rd.; Jacksonville, FL 32257 (904) 521-7890; kenwms@flmusiced.org Past President........................John K. Southall, PhD Indian River State College 3209 Virginia Ave.; Fort Pierce, FL 34981 (772) 462-7810 johnsouthall@FloridaMusicEducation.org President-Elect....................... Steven N. Kelly, PhD College of Music, FSU 128 Housewright Bldg.; Tallahassee, FL 32306-1180 (850) 644-4069; Fax: (850) 644-2033 skelly@admin.fsu.edu FBA President.....................................Jason Duckett Bartram Trail High School 7399 Longleaf Pine Pkwy.; St. Johns, FL 32259 (904) 343-1999; bartramtrailbd1@aol.com FCMEA President..................... Stacie Rossow, DMA Florida Atlantic University 777 Glades Rd.; Boca Raton, FL 33431 (561) 297-4230; srossow@fau.edu Florida Collegiate NAfME President.........................Michael A. Gabriel Florida State University (561) 762-0016 mgmagabriel@gmail.com Florida Collegiate NAfME Advisor................. Shelby R. Chipman, PhD FEMEA President.......................Rosemary Pilonero The Villages Elementary of Lady Lake 695 Rolling Acres Rd.; Lady Lake, FL 32159 (352) 751-0111; rosemary@femea.flmusiced.org FMSA President......................................Scott Evans Orange County Public Schools 445 W. Amelia St.; Orlando, FL 32801 (407) 317-3200; scott.evans@ocps.net FOA President........................................Jason Jerald Blake High School 1701 North Blvd.; Tampa, FL 33607 (813) 272-3422; jason.jerald@sdhc.k12.fl.us FVA President.................................Thomas Jomisko Manatee High School 902 33rd Street Ct. W.; Bradenton, FL 34205 (941) 714-7300; jomiskot@manateeschools.net Member-at-Large....................................Ted Shistle Douglas Anderson School of the Arts 2445 San Diego Rd.; Jacksonville, FL 32207 (904) 346-5620; shistlet@duvalschools.org EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS Historian/Parliamentarian Kathleen D. Sanz, PhD Hinckley Center for Fine Arts Education 402 Office Plaza Dr.; Tallahassee, FL 32301-2757 (850) 878-6844; Fax: (850) 942-1793 kdsanz@FloridaMusicEducation.org Executive Director...............Kathleen D. Sanz, PhD Hinckley Center for Fine Arts Education 402 Office Plaza Dr.; Tallahassee, FL 32301-2757 (850) 878-6844; Fax: (850) 942-1793 kdsanz@FloridaMusicEducation.org
FMD Editor-in-Chief......... Mark A. Belfast, Jr., PhD Southeastern University 1000 Longfellow Blvd.; Lakeland, FL 33801 (863) 667-5104; mabelfast@seu.edu FSMA President.....................................Michael Dye Niceville High School 800 E. John Sims Pkwy.; Niceville, FL 32578-1210 dyem@mail.okaloosa.k12.fl.us FMEA COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS Awards............................................... Debbie Fahmie Fine and Performing Arts Resource Specialist Osceola District Schools (407) 870-4904; fahmied@yahoo.com Budget/Finance, Development........................Kenneth Williams, PhD 3610 Beauclerc Rd.; Jacksonville, FL 32257 (904) 521-7890; kenwms@flmusiced.org Committee Council............................................. TBA Conference Chairman...........John K. Southall, PhD Indian River State College 3209 Virginia Ave.; Fort Pierce, FL 34981 (772) 462-7810; johnsouthall@FloridaMusicEducation.org Contemporary Media...............David Williams, PhD University of South Florida 4202 E. Fowler Ave., MUS 101; Tampa, FL 33620 (813) 974-9166; davidw@usf.edu Diverse Learners.................Alice-Ann Darrow, PhD Florida State University Music Education and Music Therapy 123 N. Copeland; Tallahassee, FL 32306 (850) 645-1438; aadarrow@fsu.edu Emerging Leaders....................... Mary Palmer, EdD 11410 Swift Water Cir.; Orlando, FL 32817 (407) 382-1661; mpalmerassoc@aol.com FMEA Corporate & Academic Partners...Fred Schiff All County Music 8136 N. University Dr.; Tamarac, FL 33321-1708 (954) 722-3424; fredallcounty@aol.com Government Relations.............Jeanne W. Reynolds Pinellas County Schools, Administration Bldg. 301 4th St., SW, P.O. Box 2942; Largo, FL 33779-2942 (727) 588-6055; reynoldsj@pcsb.org Multicultural Network..............Bernard Hendricks Ocoee High School 1925 Ocoee Crown Point Pkwy.; Orlando, FL 34761 (407) 905-3009; bernard.hendricks@ocps.net Professional Development............. Carolyn Minear CarolynMinear@FLMusicEd.org Research.................................Don D. Coffman, PhD University of Miami d.coffman1@miami.edu Retired Members................................Cynthia Berry 1341 Dunhill Dr.; Longwood, FL 32750 (407) 310-1254; cberry1314@gmail.com
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE
FLORIDA MUSIC SUPERVISION ASSOCIATION
Exhibits Managers........... Byron and Bobbie Smith 4110 Tralee Rd.; Tallahassee, FL 32309 (850) 893-3606 fmeaexhibits@FloridaMusicEducation.org
President.................................................Scott Evans Orange County Public Schools 445 W. Amelia St.; Orlando, FL 32801 (407) 317-3200; scott.evans@ocps.net
Local Co-Chairman.................................... Ted Hope Hillsborough County Public Schools School Administration Center 901 E. Kennedy Blvd.; Tampa, FL 33602 (813) 272-4861; ted.hope@sdhc.k12.fl.us
Past President............................Angela Hartvigsen ja.hartvig@comcast.net
Local Co-Chairwoman.................Melanie Faulkner Hillsborough County Public Schools School Administration Center 901 E. Kennedy Blvd.; Tampa, FL 33602 (813) 272-4461; melanie.faulkner@sdhc.k12.fl.us FLORIDA BANDMASTERS ASSOCIATION President.............................................Jason Duckett Bartram Trail High School 7399 Longleaf Pine Pkwy.; St. Johns, FL 32259 (904) 343-1999; bartramtrailbd1@aol.com Executive Director................................ Neil Jenkins Florida Bandmasters Association P.O. Box 840135; Pembroke Pines, FL 33084 (954) 432-4111; Fax: (954) 432-4909 fbaexecdirector@gmail.com FLORIDA COLLEGE MUSIC EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION President.................................. Stacie Rossow, DMA Florida Atlantic University 777 Glades Rd.; Boca Raton, FL 33431 (561) 297-4230; srossow@fau.edu Past President........................Patricia Fleitas, PhD pfleitas@fau.edu President-Elect...........................................John Ash ashj@cf.edu FLORIDA COLLEGIATE NAfME President......................................Michael A. Gabriel Florida State University (561) 762-0016 mgmagabriel@gmail.com
Treasurer.................................................... Ted Hope Hillsborough County Public Schools School Administration Center 901 E. Kennedy Blvd.; Tampa, FL 33602 (813) 272-4861; ted.hope@sdhc.k12.fl.us FLORIDA ORCHESTRA ASSOCIATION President................................................Jason Jerald Blake High School 1701 North Blvd.; Tampa, FL 33607 (813) 272-3422; jason.jerald@sdhc.k12.fl.us Past President......................................Valerie Terry vterrymusic@gmail.com Executive Director........................Donald Langland 220 Parsons Woods Dr.; Seffner, FL 33594 (813) 502-5233; Fax: (813) 502-6832 exdirfoa@yahoo.com FLORIDA VOCAL ASSOCIATION President.........................................Thomas Jomisko Manatee High School 902 33rd Street Ct. W.; Bradenton, FL 34205 (941) 714-7300; jomiskot@manateeschools.net Past President.............................Carlton Kilpatrick ckilpat444@gmail.com Executive Director.............................. J. Mark Scott 7122 Tarpon Ct.; Fleming Island, FL 32003 (904) 284-1551; fva.scott@gmail.com Financial Officer..........................................Jo Hagan 8975 San Rae Rd.; Jacksonville, FL 32257 (904) 379-2245; Fax: (904) 379-2260 business@fva.net CENTER FOR FINE ARTS EDUCATION STAFF 402 Office Plaza Dr.; Tallahassee, FL 32301-2757 (850) 878-6844; Fax: (850) 942-1793
FLORIDA ELEMENTARY MUSIC EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION
Executive Director...............Kathleen D. Sanz, PhD kdsanz@FloridaMusicEducation.org
President....................................Rosemary Pilonero The Villages Elementary of Lady Lake 695 Rolling Acres Rd.; Lady Lake, FL 32159 (352) 751-0111; rosemary@femea.flmusiced.org
Director of Operations............................Valeria Anderson, IOM val@FloridaMusicEducation.org
Past President.................................... Marie Radloff marie.radloff@ocps.net Executive Director........................ Jennifer Sullivan 1750 Common Way Rd., Orlando, FL 32814 (321) 624-5433; slljenn@aol.com
Secondary General Music........................Ed Prasse Leon High School 550 E. Tennessee St.; Tallahassee, FL 32308 (850) 617-5700; prassee@leonschools.net
Business Manager & Special Projects...................... Richard Brown, CAE richard@FloridaMusicEducation.org Technology Director.........................Josh Bula, PhD josh@FloridaMusicEducation.org Public Affairs & Communications Coordinator......Jenny Abdelnour jenny@FloridaMusicEducation.org Marketing & Membership Coordinator.....Jasmine Van Weelden jasmine@FloridaMusicEducation.org
Student Leadership............................. Ian Schwindt Titusville High School 150 Terrier Trail S.; Titusville, FL 32780-4735 (321) 264-3108; schwindt.ian@brevardschools.org
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