Audition requirements are now available for the 2025-2026 All-State Orchestras. Auditions will be held in September. At the start of the new school year, ask your orchestra director at school for your district's specific audition date.
Congratulations to Valerie Terry, our newest inductee into the FOA Hall of Fame! Valerie has recently retired from Haile Middle School in Bradenton, where she nurtured a vibrant program of 250 string students. She has been actively involved with FOA for nearly 40 years as a member, District Chair, Executive Secretary, President, and Clinic/Conference Coordinator. She has also served as president of FSMA, and represented FOA on the board of directors for FMEA.
The updated concert music list for 2024-2025 is now available, including corrections and a few additions.
Minutes from the January Board of Directors and General Membership meetings are now available on the Meeting Minutes page.
Student & Parent Shortcuts
Executive Director
Cheri Sleeper