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.
Wednesday, January 8, 2025 - The adjudication committee would like to welcome members who are interested in becoming an adjudicator or who are currently serving as a CBAA (Component Board Approved Adjudicator) and need to renew their status to please consider joining us for our adjudication training in January. The course will take place during the 2025 FMEA Conference in Tampa. Click below for more information and to register.
Please review these proposed changes to the FOA Bylaws that will be voted on during the FOA General Business Meeting on January 8 at 5:30 p.m. during the FMEA Conference.
We are now accepting nominations for the Rising Star Award. This award recognizes outstanding FOA members for their leadership and achievements within the music education profession.
The updated concert music list for 2024-2025 is now available, including corrections and a few additions.
The December 2023 newsletter is now available. Thanks to your awards committee and President-Elect Andrea Szarowicz, we hope this additional resource helps you stay “in the know” of all the fantastic and important things happening with your Florida Orchestra Association.
Minutes from the January Board of Directors and General Membership meetings are now available on the Meeting Minutes page.
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