FOA Mission:

Support, promote and expand school orchestra programs throughout the State of Florida.
Provide support and training for members in teaching, leadership, and advocacy.
Empower members through mentoring and continuing education.

Dr. Michael Allen

Dr. Michael AllenIt is with great sadness that we inform you that Dr. Michael Allen passed away this morning, Wednesday, August 25, 2010, in Tallahassee, FL. Dr. Allen was a dear friend to many FOA members and an outstanding music educator. He made a tremendous contribution to the work of FOA. Dr. Allen will be greatly missed.

Please keep his wife, Terice and sons, Christopher and Matthew, in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

 

 

Extension for Comments on Florida NGSSS in the Arts

Please note that there has been an extension in the deadline to make comments on the Next Generation Sunshine State Standards in the Arts. The new deadline date is September 6, 2010.

You may find additional information and links for the New Generation Sunshine State Standards in the Arts (NGSSS-Arts) by following this link.

All-State Preparation Workshop

Florida State University will be holding an All-State Preparation Workshop Saturday, September 11, 2010 at Freedom High School in Orlando. The clinic is free of charge. Please see the workshop flyer for additional details.

FMEA Hotel Reservations

FMEA Conference hotel reservations will open September 4, 2010, EDT.

FOA/FL-ASTA 2010 Fall Conference

The FOA/FLASTA Fall Conference is just around the corner (October 28-29, 2010). Conference details are now available on www.myfoa.org!

We have a full roster of outstanding presenters again this year, including Bob Phillips and Elliot DelBorgo. Remember to bring along your string instrument and participate in the reading orchestra.

Hotel reservations must be made by Sept. 25 to receive the reduced conference rate. Conference registration is due to Donald Langland, FOA Executive Director, by October 1. Don't wait to make arrangements with your principal or music supervisor so that you will be able to attend!

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