Florida Bandmasters Association
2021-2022
HANDBOOK
Table of Contents
CHANGES FOR 2021-22 ……………………………………………………………………………………………. Page-1
PREFACE ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Page-2
HISTORY OF FBA …………………………………………………………………………………………………… Page-3
ARTICLE I - MEMBERSHIP ………………………………………………………………………………………. Page-4
I - A. MEMBERSHIP ENROLLMENT ……………………………………………………………. Page-4
I - B. DUES ……………………………………………………………………………………………. Page-4
ARTICLE II - CONDUCT OF MEETINGS ………………………………………………………………………. Page-4
II - A. GENERAL RULES ……………………………………………………………………………... Page-4
II - B. PROCESS OF MOTIONS ………………………………………………………………………. Page-4
II - C. DISTRICT MEETINGS ………………………………………………………………………. Page-4
ARTICLE III - MUSIC PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENTS ……………………………………………………. Page-4
III - A. CLASSIFICATION OF SCHOOLS …………………………………………………………… Page-4
1. COUNTING STUDENTS
2. DEADLINES
3. ENROLLMENT/CLASSIFICATION
4. SECOND AND THIRD BAND CLASSIFICATION
5. ARTS SCHOOLS
6. USE OF MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS
7. NEW SCHOOLS
8. COMMENTS ONLY CLASSIFICATION
9. REQUESTED CLASSIFICATION PROCEDURES
III - B. MUSIC REQUIREMENTS AND INFORMATION …………………………………………. Page-6
1. APPROVED FBA MPA CONCERT MUSIC LIST
2. CONCERT AND SIGHT-READING MUSIC REQUIREMENTS
CHARTS FOR CLASSIFICATION
FIRST BANDS
SECOND BANDS
THIRD BANDS/FOURTH BANDS
EXCEPTIONS
3. PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
III - C. GENERAL INFORMATION REGARDING MPAs …………………………………………. Page-9
PURPOSES FOR BAND MPAs
1. TIMES AND SITES
2. ELIGIBILITY OF PARTICIPANTS
CLASSIFICATION FORMS FILED
FSMA MEMBERSHIP
HOME SCHOOL BAND ELIGIBILITY
HOME EDUCATION STUDENT PARTICIPATION
3. ENTRY RULES AND PROCEDURES (GENERAL)
4. RULES INFRACTION, VIOLATIONS, AND DISQUALIFICATIONS
5. ASSESSMENT AND FINANCIAL REGULATIONS
6. FINES
7. REQUESTS FOR SPECIAL PERMISSION
8. MPA RATINGS AND CHARTS
THREE CONCERT OR JAZZ BAND RATINGS IN EVERY COMBINATION
FINAL RATINGS - CONCERT AND SIGHT-READING RATINGS COMBINED
STATE MPA RATING CHART
9. SCHEDULING FOR MPAs
10. FLORIDA SCHOOL MUSIC ASSOCIATION (FSMA) MPA RULES
11. AUDIO AND VIDEO RECORDING AT MPAs
III - D. MARCHING MPA ……………………………………………………………………………… Page-15
1. GENERAL INFORMATION
2. RULES AND PROCEDURES
3. ADJUDICATION PROCEDURES
4. RATINGS
5. RAIN-OUT/EMERGENCY POLICIES
III - E. CONCERT MPA ………………………………………………………………………………. Page-17
1. GENERAL INFORMATION
2. MUSIC REQUIREMENTS
3. PERFORMANCE
WARM-UP
CONCERT PERFORMANCE
SIGHT-READING
III - F. JAZZ BAND MPA ……………………………………………………………………………… Page-19
III - G. S&E MPA ………………………………………………………………………………………. Page-20
1. GENERAL INFORMATION
2. LIMITATIONS ON SOLOS AND ENSEMBLES AT DISTRICT MPA
3. LIMITATIONS ON SOLOS AND ENSEMBLES AT STATE MPA
4. MUSIC REQUIREMENTS
5. SPECIAL INFORMATION
JAZZ COMBOS
STUDENT CONDUCTING
III - H. AUXILIARY S&E MPA ………………………………………………………………………. Page-23
1. STATE AUXILIARY MPA
2. GENERAL INFORMATION
3. BATON SOLO
4. FLAG SOLO
5. RIFLE SOLO
6. SABRE SOLO
7. DANCE SOLO
8. BATON ENSEMBLE
9. INDOOR GUARD
10. DANCE ENSEMBLE
ARTICLE IV - ACTIVITIES ………………………………………………………………………………………. Page-27
IV - A. THE SUMMER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE …………………… Page-27
IV - B. FMEA CLINIC/CONFERENCE …………………………………………………………… Page-27
IV - C. ALL-STATE AND HONOR BANDS AND ORCHESTRAS ………………………………… Page-27
1. GROUPS TO BE SELECTED
2. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
3. LATE FINES
4. AUDITION INFORMATION
5. NOMINATION INFORMATION
6. ALL-STATE HIGH SCHOOL AND MIDDLE SCHOOL ORCHESTRAS
IV - D. THE FBA COMPOSITION CONTEST ………………………………………………………. Page-28
1. PURPOSE
2. RULES AND REGULATION
3. SELECTION
4. AWARD
IV - E. ADJUDICATION TRAINING/APPROVAL …………………………………………………. Page-28
1. PURPOSE
2. ACTIVITIES
ARTICLE V - FBA HALL OF FAME ……………………………………………………………………………… Page-29
1. PURPOSE
2. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
3. LOCATION OF THE HALL OF FAME
4. SELECTION OF MEMBERS TO THE HALL OF FAME
5. CRITERIA FOR MEMBERSHIP
6. HALL OF FAME ACTIVITIES
MEMBERS OF THE HALL OF FAME AND ROLL OF DISTINCTION
ARTICLE VI - ETHICS VIOLATION PROCEDURES …………………………………………………………. Page-32
ARTICLE VII - EXCEPTIONAL STUDENT PERFORMER ………………………………………………… Page-33
EXCEPTIONAL STUDENT PERFORMER OFFICIAL APPLICATION
PERMUTATIONS OF MARCHING BAND RATINGS …………………………………………………………. Page-35
IMPORTANT ITEMS OF INTEREST
Classification of Schools Page-4
Comments Only at MPA events - how to apply Page-5
Use of 8
th
graders in a High School program Page-5
Request for Classification - how to apply Page-6
Classification & Music Grade Charts Page-7
General Information concerning MPA events Page-9
Eligibility of participants Page-10
Home School Eligibility & Participation Page-10
Entry Rules & Procedures Page-11
Rules Infractions, Violations, and DQs Page-12
Request for Special Permission - how to apply Page-13
Marching MPA & Entry Information Page-15
Concert MPA & Entry Information Page-17
Jazz Band MPA & Entry Information Page-19
Solo & Ensemble MPA & Entry Information Page-20
Auxiliary MPA & Entry Information Page-23
All State Eligibility Information Page-27
FBA Composition Contest Requirements Page-28
FBA Hall of Fame Page-29
Ethics Violation Procedures Page-31
Exceptional Student Performer Information & Application Page-33
List of Abbreviations
DNA Did Not Appear
DQ Disqualification
ESP Exceptional Student Performer
FABD Florida Association of Band Directors
FBA Florida Bandmasters Association
FOA Florida Orchestra Association
FMEA Florida Music Education Association
FSMA Florida School Music Association
MPA Music Performance Assessment
NAfME National Association for Music Education
S&E Solo and Ensemble
Accommodations and Classification for 2021-2022 School Year ONLY
(Handbook page 5, 3. Enrollment/Classification)
HIGH SCHOOL (report grades 9-12) SENIOR HS (report grades 10-12)
Enrollment Class Enrollment
2501 and Up BB 2001 and Up
1876-2500 B 1526-2000
1251-1875 CC 1051-1525
1-1250 C 1-1050
MIDDLE SCHOOL (report grades 7-8)
701 and Up MC
1-700 MD
JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLS (use grade 7-12, report grades 9-12)
All enrollments J/S-C
JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL (report grades 7,8,9)
All enrollments JC
MUSIC REQUIREMENTS: (handbook, page 7-9)
Adjust the enrollment numbers so they align with classifications set on page 5. This means for HS, Class BB bands
perform a minimum of two grade 4 selections, Class B performs a 3 and a 4, etc. Class MC Middle School bands
perform a minimum of a grade 1 and grade 2 - MD bands perform two grade 1.
To summarize: The committee recommends that for the 2021-2022 school year, bands will perform in a
classification that lowers their minimum music requirement ONE LEVEL from what a school their size would
normally be required to perform. We believe this action provides a manageable platform for performance and does
its best to maintain the standards of our organization. Bands may still request classification if their individual
situation warrants such change.
SECOND, THIRD, FOURTH BANDS
Again, adjust using enrollment/class indicators from page 5. All HS second bands are Class C, all other second, third
bands have no minimum requirements for music (two grade 1).
SIGHT READING
First Bands: HS - Classes BB and B read in Class B, BB. All others read Class C, CC, D
First Bands: MS - MC bands sight read in Class MC. MD bands sight read Class MD
J/S-C Bands: read in Class C, CC, D
Second Bands: HS bands sight-read Class C, CC, D. MS bands sight-read Class MD
Third and Fourth Bands: HS bands sight-read Class MC. MS bands sight-read Class MD
Second Bands whose primary band is C or CC would Sightread at the MC Level
Other Committee Recommendations: Marching Band
The committee recommends a full return to Marching MPA events in the fall. The committee also understands the
potential for limited contact in parts of the state. To that end, the committee recommends that for the 2021-2022
school year, a school will not be penalized if a band does not participate in the Marching MPA (can still participate
in solo/ensemble and concert assessments). (Remove IIIE. 1. a from page 17 of the handbook for 2021-2022 only)
A school can choose not to participate in Marching MPA if the program does not perform at any other evaluative
marching band events (e.g., competitions). Bands choosing not to participate in Marching MPA must submit a letter
to the district chairperson, signed by the band director and school principal, verifying they are not performing in any
other evaluative events for marching band during the 2021-22 school year. Schools who provide this letter will not
be penalized for non-participation at Marching MPA (can still participate in solo/ensemble and concert
assessments).
Comments Only
The committee recommends that for the 2021-2022 school year, Handbook page 5, 8. “Comments Only
Classification” rules and regulations be removed entirely and replaced with the following:
8. Comments Only Classification: Any director choosing to perform for comments only must indicate this in writing
to the District Chairman no later than ten calendar days prior to the first day of the District MPA.
Other Recommendations and Suggestions
Solo & Ensemble MPA - At this time the MPA committee supports a full return to the traditional setup for
solo/ensemble MPA events. While the committee was overwhelmingly supportive of the video/zoom format for solo
& ensemble events this year, it does not support this as a continued option for performance in 2022. The committee
does plan to revisit this statement in the fall of 2021.
Concert and Jazz MPA- The committee supports a full return to the traditional setup for concert and jazz
assessments. On page 9 of our handbook, the PURPOSES FOR BAND MUSIC PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENTS
addresses the value of both live performance and observation of live performance by our students. Video
evaluations, while necessary this year, do not provide that opportunity and are not part of a complete musical
performance experience.
Process for Requesting Classification for 2021-2022 School Year ONLY
Bands may apply for a new classification by submitting a written request stating justification for the
request and the requested classification level, and must be submitted to the District Chairman prior to the
third meeting for district approval at the third meeting. This request must be signed by the band director
and principal.
Florida Bandmasters Association
2021-2022
HANDBOOK OF INFORMATION
(Ratified - January 9, 1986)
(Revised - August, 2021)
The Florida Bandmasters Association, over the period of years of its existence, has developed a
routine system of procedures in the conduct of its internal affairs and other functions such as the
Annual Clinics and Evaluation/Music Performance Assessments. These procedures are binding
for all participants in all activities sponsored by the F.B.A. Minor changes are at times necessary,
but the main pattern remains the same and its execution depends upon the cooperation of every
member. This Handbook has been compiled for the purpose of placing in the hands of every
member all possible information concerning the general procedures.
New members are urged to read, study, and become familiar with Association practice and the advantages, duties and
obligations of membership. If continuing members would do the same, they might possibly discover information and
regulations of which they were previously unaware and develop a better understanding of their organization. All
members are urged to keep the Handbook on file and accessible for quick reference. Every effort has been made to
make it as comprehensive as possible, so refer to it for information before contacting administrative officers regarding
matters which may be covered herein. Use it to plan your activities as they apply to F.B.A. matters, and as a tool to
help build a better and stronger Association for the future. The results will be apparent to you and your students.
HANDBOOK CHANGES FOR 2021-22:
See Accommodations and Classifications for 2021-2022 Only
(found on previous page)
Trombone and Euphonium parts are interchangeable - page 20 & 21
BY-LAWS CHANGES FOR 2021-22:
Article IV, Section 8, H. Addition of Concert Music Chairperson
And Solo & Ensemble Chairperson to Organization of Committee - page 10
CONSTITUTION CHANGES FOR 2021-22
Article V. Section 3. Change to beginning dates for Terms of Office - page 2
Changes & Additions are in RED FONT
PLEASE TAKE THE TIME TO READ THROUGH THIS MANUAL.
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1. A Brief History of FBA
During the summer of 1936, Major Ed Chenette was employed by the University of Florida to conduct
a short course in band work for high school band directors and their students. As far as is known, this
attempt was the first of its kind by an institution of higher learning to further the cause of band music in the
high schools of the state.
Several bandmasters from around the state were asked to assist in the course. Both they and the other
participants were stimulated by thoughts of what could be done to improve the instrumental music programs
in Florida. From this course came the idea of an organization.
Subsequently, there was a meeting held for interested band directors which focused on the lack of a
unified band group within the state. From the discussion at this meeting the Florida Bandmasters
Association (FBA) was formed. Major Chenette was named chairperson pro-tem with authority to act for
the group to contact all Florida bandmasters and attempt to form a state-wide organization. Major Chenette
was then elected President and John J. Heney was elected as Secretary.
Charter members of the FBA were:
Ed Chenette William Heney Browne’ Greaton Cole James Crowley
J.B. O’Neal P.J. Gustat E.L.”Bud” Roberts
Ed Heney V.D. Sturgis John J. Heney
The F.B.A. sponsored a single State Festival for several years. In the late 1940s, the Festival became
so large that the state was divided into six geographical Districts. District Festivals were devised to serve
as qualifiers for bands attending the State Festival. Bands that achieved a Superior rating at the District
were eligible to go to the State Festival.
Later the State Festival was divided into two regions comprised of the North region (Districts 4, 5, and
6), and the South region (Districts 1, 2, and 3). The state grew so large in following years that it was divided
into ten Districts, then to fourteen, then to fifteen in 1982, to seventeen in 1987, to nineteen in 1995, and to
twenty-one in 2005. To more accurately reflect the nature of the events, they are now called a Music
Performance Assessment.
In 1960, the FBA instituted the Annual Marching Clinic and All-Star Marching Band on the University
of Florida campus. This band gave a performance each year at the North-South Florida High School All-
Star football game. In 1979 the All-Star Band began performing at a Tampa Bay Buccaneers pre-season
game each year. Many outstanding nationally-known marching band directors have conducted the Clinics
and Bands through the years. In 1993, this group was discontinued.
Robert O. Lampi served as Executive Secretary so ably and competently with superb loyalty and
dedication for thirty-six years. The influence that Mr. Lampi exerted through the years contributed in large
measure to the considerable success of the FBA. After his retirement in 1983, he continued to serve as a
Consultant to the Association until his death in 1985. In 1983, F. Lewis Jones assumed the position as
Executive Director, and served in that capacity for seventeen years. Great strides in organization and scope
were made under Mr. Jones’ capable leadership. In 2000, Duane L. Hendon became the Executive Director
of the FBA until his retirement in September 2011. Mr. Hendon helped bring the FBA into the computer
age with the development of the Festival Computer Program, computers for District Chairmen, and the
MPA Online-program. In September 2011, Neil E. Jenkins assumed the duties as the Executive Director
of the FBA.
The FBA, through its membership, has provided exceptional musical experiences for thousands of band
students, while upgrading musical standards and making music an integral part of the school curriculum,
making our slogan, “A Band In Every School” a reality.
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PREFACE
2. Past Presidents of the Florida Bandmasters Association
Major Ed Chenette 1936-38 x James W. “Chief” Wilson 1974-75 x
John J. Heney 1938-41 x Frederick Humphreys 1975-76 x
Fred McCall 1941-43 x Melvin E. Baker 1976-77 x
*P.J. Gustat 1943-44 x R.G. “Jeff” Bradford 1977-78 x
Major J.B. O’Neal 1944-45 x Jack H. Herron 1978-79 x
V.D. Sturgis 1945-46 x Joseph W. Courson 1979-80 x
Al G. Wright 1946-47 John R. DeYoung 1980-81
Romulus Thompson 1947-48 x William E. Cannon 1981-82 x
Harry F. McComb 1948-50 x Andrew J. “Jack” Crew 1982-83 x
R. Orin Whitley 1950-51 x Michael P. Leclerc 1983-84
Roy V. Wood 1951-52 x Bobby Adams 1984-86 x
H.B. Swyers 1952-53 x Duane L. Hendon 1986-88 x
H. Carlton Mason 1953-54 x M. Jerome Edwards 1988-90
E.L. “Bud” Roberts 1954-55 x Frank R. Howes 1990-92
O.J. Kraushaar 1955-56 x Cynthia E. Berry 1992-94
Oliver Hobbs 1956-57 x Phillip D. Wharton 1994-96
Charles W. Quarmby 1957-58 x James M. Sammons 1996-98
Robert T. Scott 1958-59 x Bert Creswell 1998-00
Joe A. Lusk 1959-60 x Neil E. Jenkins 2000-02
William Ledue 1960-61 x D.R. “Rob” Roadman 2002-04
Melvin Dean 1961-62 x Paula Thronton 2004-06
Logan Turrentine 1962-63 x Chuck Fulton 2006-08
James H. Leonard 1963-64 x Mark Spreen 2008-10
T. Edison James 1964-65 x Randy Folsom 2010-12
Thomas Bishop 1965-66 x Richard Davenport 2012-14
Charles F. Ulrey 1966-67 x Linda Mann 2014-16 x
E.W. “Jack” Williams 1967-68 x Jason Duckett 2016-18
Richard H. Elliot 1968-69 x Cathryn Leibinger 2018-20
William Higgins 1969-70 x
Robert O. Lampi (Honorary) 1969-70 x
Robert C. Price 1970-71 x
Louis W. Lindsay 1971-72 x
F. Lewis Jones 1972-73 x
Ervin J. Hamm 1973-74 x
*Named “Father of Bands in the State of Florida” x - Deceased
3. A Brief History of Florida Association of Band Directors (FABD)
Prior to 1940 and two years thereafter, there were no programs in the public schools of Florida offering
instrumental music to the African American children in those schools. As a result, the schools of higher
education (such as Florida A&M College, Edward Waters College, Bethune-Cookman College, and Florida
Memorial College) had no feeder programs for the development of bands.
In 1941, Leander A. Kirksey (band and orchestra director) and J. Harold Brown (director of the music
department at Florida A&M College) called a meeting of some four or five young graduates from the music
department of Florida A&M College. George Hill (employed at Crooms Academy in Sanford), Alvin Downing
(employed at Gibbs High in St. Petersburg), Raymond Sheppard (employed at Booker T. Washington High in
Pensacola), Michael Rodriquez (employed at Booker T. Washington Jr. High in Tampa), and Guy Glover
(employed at Dorsey High in Miami) met April 10-12, 1941, to organize an association whose chief purpose
would be to provide feeders for the instrumental program at Florida A&M and other predominately black
colleges in Florida. The association was named the Florida Association of Band Directors.
Prior to its merger with the FBA in 1966, membership had grown to more than thirty band directors, who
were teaching several thousand students.
4. Past-Presidents of the FABD:
Leander Kirksey 1941-55 x George H. Hill 1955-60 x James W. “Chief” Wilson. 1960-66 x
x – Deceased
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FLORIDA BANDMASTERS ASSOCIATION
HANDBOOK
2021-2022
ARTICLE I - MEMBERSHIP
I - A. MEMBERSHIP ENROLLMENT
Membership enrollment forms for ACTIVE FBA and “Other” MEMBERS are available through the Florida Music Education
Association (www.flmusiced.org). ACTIVE FBA member dues and dues for other members who choose to join
FMEA/NAfME will be remitted to FMEA along with an enrollment form prior to September 1 of each year. Enrollment must
be done online. Members who are not current FMEA/NAfME members will be sent enrollment forms by the FBA Executive
Director and dues will be remitted directly to FBA by September 1.
I - B. DUES - Dues for membership in the Association are as follows:
1. Active Full $50.00 4. Adjudicator $30.00 7. FBA Partners $120.00
2. Active Affiliate $45.00 5. Retired $30.00 8. Honorary $00.00
3. Active Associate $30.00 6. Student $00.00 9. Adjunct $30.00
Life Member $00.00
ARTICLE II - CONDUCT OF MEETINGS
II - A. GENERAL RULES
General rules for conduct of meetings are found in ARTICLE VIII of the Constitution and ARTICLE V of the By-Laws.
II - B. PROCESS OF MOTIONS
NOTE: A flow chart of the process by which a motion is presented, and then considered by the District, Executive Board, and
the membership is located in the District Officers Manual (Chapter One).
Procedures for the conduct of General Business meetings are:
1. Motions from the floor shall be written and given to the Chairperson for presentation to the assembly. These shall require
a 2/3 majority vote of the assembly for passage.
2. Members are required to use voting cards issued to them at the meeting. Any vote taken without the use of voting cards
will be considered null and void.
3. Criteria for passage of motions dealing with Constitution changes are found in ARTICLE IX of the Constitution.
4. Criteria for passage of motions dealing with By-Laws and Handbook changes are found in ARTICLE IX of the By-Laws.
5. All other motions shall require a majority vote for passage.
Other General Procedures:
6. A motion referred to a Committee by the Executive Board may only remain in a designated committee for a period of
one year or less. The status of all motions pending committee recommendations should be noted in all Executive Board
bulletins under committee reports.
II - C. DISTRICT MEETINGS
District meetings may be conducted in any manner determined by the district, except that rules contained in the
Constitution and By-Laws shall take precedence over district procedures.
ARTICLE III - MUSIC PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENTS
III - A. CLASSIFICATION OF SCHOOLS
1. COUNTING STUDENTS
Participation in FBA Music Performance Assessments (MPAs) is set by classification based on school enrollment. For
classification purposes, only those students included in the school Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) count at the end of the
school’s first twenty day reporting period will be included.
2. DEADLINES
A Classification Form must be completed and returned to the District Chairperson no later than October 1. This is
required in order to participate in the District MPAs.
A late fee of $50.00 (payable to FBA and sent through the District Chairperson to the State Executive Director) will be
assessed to schools that fail to file Classification Forms by the stated deadline. On the eighth calendar day after the stated
deadline, the fee will increase to $100.00.
The District Chairperson must send these forms to the Executive Director no later than October 15.
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(NOTE: IN THE FOLLOWING PAGES, “HIGH SCHOOLS” WILL APPLY TO BOTH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLS
(10-12) AND HIGH SCHOOL (9-12) UNLESS “SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLS” ARE SPECIFICALLY DESIGNATED
3. ENROLLMENT / CLASSIFICATION
The following charts and information show the official classification for each enrollment increment and the grades in
which enrollment is to be counted for each level:
HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL*
(report grades 9, 10, 11, 12) (report grades 10, 11, 12) (use grade 7-12, report grades 9-12)
Enrollment Class Enrollment Class Enrollment Class
2501 & Up A 2001 & Up A 626 - 1250 J/S-CC
1876 - 2500 BB 1526 - 2000 BB 1 - 625 J/S-C
1251 - 1875 B 1051 - 1525 B
626 - 1250 CC 526 - 1050 CC NEW HIGH SCHOOLS
1 - 625 C 1 - 525 C Unlimited enrollment- Class D
MIDDLE SCHOOL JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL 6
th
or 7
TH
GRADE CENTERS
(report grades 7, 8) (report grades 7, 8, 9) (report grade 6 or 7)
Enrollment Class Enrollment Class Enrollment Class
701 & Up MB 1101 - 1400 JAA Unlimited MD
1 – 700 MC 751 - 1100 JA
301 - 750 JB NEW MS or JH SCHOOLS
1 - 300 JC Unlimited enrollment- Class MD
* A Junior/Senior high school may enter a concert band comprised of 8
th
graders and below from the same school in a
Middle School classification. A separate classification form must be submitted (use “middle school” section for
enrollment requirements). These students may not be used in the high school concert band and will not be eligible for
State MPA.
4. SECOND AND THIRD BAND CLASSIFICATION
See following pages (III.B.2) for charts showing information for 2
nd
and 3
rd
bands for all classifications.
5. ARTS SCHOOLS
Districts may vote to change the classification of an arts school in their District to an appropriate classification regardless
of student enrollment.
6. USE OF MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS
A High School with 800 students or less in grades 9-12 or a Senior High with 600 students or less in grades 10-12 may
use 7th, 8th and 9th grade students from a separate Junior High or Middle School in the same town under the following
provisions:
1) Application for permission must be made in writing to the FBA Executive Director by September 30 of the year for
which permission is requested. The application should give justification for the request and it must be signed by the
band director(s) and principal(s) at both the schools affected.
2) The Junior High/Middle Schools affected must feed into the same Senior High School, which the students will
represent.
3) The same Band Director(s) must teach in all schools affected.
4) Permission will be given or denied on an annual basis.
5) No student from the effected Junior High/Middle School will be PERMITTED to enter both High School and
Middle School Concert MPA.
6) Students from the Junior High or Middle school which are used with the High School Band will be regulated under
the same provisions as are in force for students in Junior/Senior High Schools.
7. NEW SCHOOLS
Any school band that is organized for the first year is allowed to start in any classification by selecting the grade level of
concert music required for the classification selected. First year marching bands will be in class “D” and will be scheduled
according to the number in the band. Concert bands will be scheduled according to the music Classification selected.
After the first year, the band will assume the band classification based on their school enrollment.
8. COMMENTS ONLY CLASSIFICATION
a. This classification may be used at District Marching & Concert Music Performance Assessments & Jazz Bands.
b. Requests for a band to perform for Comments Only must be in writing stating the circumstances justifying the
request, and must be signed by the band director and the principal of the school making the request. The request
for a band to perform for Comments Only at Marching MPA MUST be submitted to the District Chair before the
FBA District Meeting prior to Marching MPA. This request will then be presented at the FBA District Meeting
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prior to Marching MPA for a vote by the membership of that District. The request for a band to perform for
Comments Only at Concert MPA and Jazz MPA MUST be submitted to the District Chair before the third FBA
District meeting. This request will then be presented at the third FBA District Meeting for a vote by the membership
of that District.
c. A band that enters Concert Music Performance Assessment for Comments Only must play the grade of music for
its regular classification.
d. Bands entering Concert Music Performance Assessment for Comments Only must sight-read in their regular
classification.
9. REQUESTED CLASSIFICATION PROCEDURES
a. A band may petition to enter the District Concert Band Music Performance Assessment at a lower classification.
In order to “Request Classification”, a Director must be a member of the FBA.
b. High Schools may not request lower than Class D, and Junior High Schools may not request lower than Class JC.
Middle Schools may not request lower than Class MD.
EXCEPTION: schools that meet the qualifications for section III.A.6 (use of students from a separate HS and MS in the
same ensemble), and J/S Classification, may Request Classification to MC for District Concert MPA provided that
75% of the ensemble is comprised of 7
th
and 8
th
graders, as verified by the official entry form. High School Bands
that request MC under this exception would NOT be eligible for State Concert MPA.
c. Requests for a band to perform in a lower classification must be in writing stating the circumstances justifying the
request, and must be signed by the band director and the principal of the school making the request. The request
for classification letter MUST be attached to the classification form, which is due October 1
st
. This request will
then be presented at the second FBA District Meeting for a vote by secret ballot of the membership of that
District. If passed by the District, the request will then be reviewed and action taken by the Board at its
November/December Board Meeting.
d. While participating in this plan, Bands who have been approved for requested classification:
1) At District MPA, must perform the grade level music in which they are placed for the current
school year. (Example: a band classified as a Class “C” must play one grade II and one grade III
selection at the Concert MPA.)
2) Will be eligible for State Concert MPA provided the Request Classification is “CC” or higher.
e. Examples of justification for requested classification.
Examples of justification for requested classification include, but are not limited to the following. Provide, in
a letter attached to the Classification Form with as many details that will explain your circumstance as
possible.
1) Enrollment Issues
2) Scheduling Issues
3) School District Boundary Changes
4) Instrumentation
5) Numerous Director Changes
f. Bands with changes during Second Semester which affect the bands classification may apply for a new
classification by submitting a written request stating justification for the request and the requested classification
level, and must be submitted to the District Chairman, FBA Executive Director, and FBA President prior to
January 30 of any given year. This request must be signed by the band director and principal.
g. High School Bands may request D Classification and Middle School Bands may request MD. All Bands
requesting a new Classification must perform for a Rating.
III - B. MUSIC REQUIREMENTS AND INFORMATION
1. APPROVED FBA MPA CONCERT MUSIC LIST
a. The FBA MPA Concert Music List is available on the FBA website (www.fba.flmusiced.org).
b. Music performed at FBA Concert MPAs must be from the Approved FBA MPA Concert Music List.
EXCEPTION #1: The march for concert band performance.
EXCEPTION #2: Music literature, which is not on the FBA list, may be performed at MPAs if approved by the
appropriate Music Committee. Policies regarding approval procedures and the forms for requesting approval are on the
FBA website. Requests for “Concert Music” not on the Approved FBA MPA Concert Music List must be submitted
by October 1 of the school year in which it is to be performed. Requests for Solo and Ensemble (S&E) music not on
the FBA Music List must be submitted by December 1 of the school year in which it is to be performed.
2. CONCERT AND SIGHT-READING MUSIC REQUIREMENTS
a. Music to be performed at District and State Concert MPAs is to be selected on the basis of the school’s
classification.
b. A band may play a lower grade of music at State MPA than was played at District, provided that it is within its
classification requirements, and a minimum of two grade III’s.
c. Bands must perform music in the appropriate classification as specified by the Charts For Classification (Pg. 7).
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d. A concert band is required to play MPA compositions from the Approved FBA MPA Concert Music List in their
entirety unless otherwise specified on the Approved FBA MPA Concert Music List. On multi-movement works,
the listings on the Approved FBA MPA Concert Music List are meant as minimums to fulfill the performance
requirements. A concert band may play more than the minimum required for a multi-movement work on the list
as long as the performance time constraints are observed. (NOTE: Performance time constraints include band set-
up, performance, and complete exit from the concert stage.)
e. ALL concert bands entering an FBA District Concert MPA must sight-read.
f. Photocopies of music may only be used under the following conditions:
At the time of the MPA at which the music is performed, the band director in charge shall:
1) Attach to the copied music, a letter from the PUBLISHER giving permission to copy, OR
2) In the event that a publisher does not respond, attach to the copied music a letter from a sheet music dealer
stating a request to copy was made to the publisher at least fourteen days prior to the event at which
selections are performed.
(NOTE: The intent of these rules is to have individuals or groups not use photocopied music. However, since much
good music literature is out-of-print or is unavailable, an attempt is made to allow directors who make good-faith
efforts to procure published music to perform that literature.)
g. Middle school bands are not permitted to perform any music which their school has performed at any FBA
MPA during the previous two consecutive year time span.
h. High school bands are not permitted to perform any music which their school has performed at any FBA MPA
(District or State) during the previous three consecutive year time span.
i. “E-Print music scores” may be used provided proof of purchase is attached to each musical score supplied to the
adjudicators.
CHARTS FOR CLASSIFICATION
The charts on the following pages show the minimum grade music required in each classification for First, Second
& Third bands for Music Performance Assessment, Concert and Sight-reading performance.
CONCERT AND SIGHT-READING MUSIC REQUIREMENTS
FIRST BANDS - SENIOR HIGH, JUNIOR HIGH AND MIDDLE SCHOOL
High School
9-12
10-12
Music Grade
Sight-Reading
Enrollment
Class
Enrollment
I
II
III
IV
V
VI
Music Class
2501 & up
A
2001 & up
1
1
0
A
1876-2500
BB
1526-2000
2
0
0
B, BB
1251-1875
B
1051-1525
1
1
0
0
B, BB
626-1250
CC
526-1050
2
0
0
0
C, CC, D
626-1250
J/S-CC
2
0
0
0
C, CC, D
1-625
C
1-525
1
1
0
0
0
C, CC, D
1-625
J/S-C
1
1
0
0
0
C, CC, D
New School D - Enters any HS Class based on grade(s) of music selected
Junior
High
School
7-9
Music Grade
Sight-Reading
Class
Enrollment
I
II
III
IV
V
VI
Music Class
JAA
1101 & Up
2
0
0
0
MA, MB
JA
751-1100
1
1
0
0
0
MA, MB
JB
301-750
2
0
0
0
0
MC
JC
1-300
1
1
0
0
0
0
MD
MD
New School
2
0
0
0
0
0
MD
Middle
School
7-8
Music Grade
Sight-Reading
Class
Enrollment
I
II
III
IV
V
VI
Music Class
MB
701 & Up
2
0
0
0
0
MA, MB
MC
1-700
1
1
0
0
0
0
MC
MD
New School or
6
th
or 7
th
grade
Center
2
0
0
0
0
0
MD
0 = Indicates optional performance allowed.
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High School Second Band
9-12
10-12
2
nd
Band
Music Grade
Sight-Reading
Enrollment
Class
Enrollment
Class
I
II
III
IV
V
VI
Music Class
2501 & up
A
2001 & up
CC
2
0
0
0
C, CC, D
1876-2500
BB
1526-2000
C
1
1
0
0
0
C, CC, D
1251-1875
B
1051-1525
C
2
0
0
0
0
C, CC, D
626-1250
CC
526-1050
C
1
1
0
0
0
0
C, CC, D
626-1250
J/S-CC
C
1
1
0
0
0
0
C, CC, D
1-625
C
1-525
C
2
0
0
0
0
0
C, CC, D
1-625
J/S-C
C
2
0
0
0
0
0
C, CC, D
New School D - Enters any HS Class based on grade(s) of music selected
Jr.High
School
Second
Band
7-9
2
nd
Band
Music Grade
Sight-Reading
Class
Enrollment
Class
I
II
III
IV
V
VI
Music Class
JA
751-1100
JC
2
0
0
0
0
0
MD
JB
301-750
JC
2
0
0
0
0
0
MD
JC
1-300
JD
2
0
0
0
0
0
MD
MD
New School
MD
2
0
0
0
0
0
MD
Middle
School
Second
Band
7-8
2
nd
Band
Music Grade
Sight-Reading
Class
Enrollment
Class
I
II
III
IV
V
VI
Music Class
MB
701 & Up
MD
2
0
0
0
0
0
MD
MC
1-700
MD
2
0
0
0
0
0
MD
MD
New School
or 6
th
or 7
th
grade Center
MD
2
0
0
0
0
0
MD
0 = Indicates optional performance allowed.
High School Third Band (and FOURTH BAND)
9-12
10-12
3
rd
Band
Music Grade
Sight-Reading
Enrollment
Class
Enrollment
Class
I
II
III
IV
V
VI
Music Class
2501 & up
A
2001 & up
C
1
1
0
0
0
0
MC
1876-2500
BB
1526-2000
C
2
0
0
0
0
0
MC
1251-1875
B
1051-1525
C
2
0
0
0
0
0
MC
626-1250
CC
526-1050
C
2
0
0
0
0
0
MC
626-1250
J/S-CC
C
2
0
0
0
0
0
MC
1-625
C
1-525
C
2
0
0
0
0
0
MC
1-625
J/S-C
C
2
0
0
0
0
0
MC
New School D - Enters any HS Class based on grade(s) of music selected
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CONCERT AND SIGHT-READING MUSIC REQUIREMENTS
SECOND BANDS
CONCERT AND SIGHT-READING MUSIC REQUIREMENTS
THIRD BANDS (and FOURTH BANDS)
Jr.High
School
Third
Band
7-9
3
rd
Band
Music Grade
Sight-Reading
Class
Enrollment
Class
I
II
III
IV
V
VI
Music Class
JAA
1101 & Up
JC
2
0
0
0
0
0
MD
JA
751-1100
JC
2
0
0
0
0
0
MD
JB
301-750
JC
2
0
0
0
0
0
MD
JC
1-300
JD
2
0
0
0
0
0
MD
MD
New School
MD
2
0
0
0
0
0
MD
Middle
School
Third
Band
7-8
3
rd
Band
Music Grade
Sight-Reading
Class
Enrollment
Class
I
II
III
IV
V
VI
Music Class
MB
701 & Up
MD
2
0
0
0
0
0
MD
MC
1-700
MD
2
0
0
0
0
0
MD
MD
New School
or 6
th
or 7
th
grade Center
MD
2
0
0
0
0
0
MD
0 = Indicates optional performance allowed.
EXCEPTIONS:
a. A High School Second Band is allowed to enter the District MPA in a lower classification than the one specified, but
this band may not enter the State Band MPA
b. A Junior/Senior High School with grades 7-12 may enter a 2
nd
or 3
rd
band composed exclusively of 7
th
and/or 8
th
graders as a Middle School band at District Concert MPA provided that a separate Classification Form listing the
enrollment of the 7
th
and 8
th
grade is filed with the Executive Director (and District). Members of this band may
participate with the High School band at Marching MPA, but solos or ensembles from this group must be entered as
Middle School and may not be entered with a High School ensemble. Duplication of membership between High
School and Middle School at District Concert MPA is NOT allowed. (NOTE: The band will perform music designated
for Middle School in the appropriate enrollment classification.)
c. To be eligible for the State Concert Band MPA, high school bands must play at least two grade three (III) selections at
both the District and State Concert Band MPA.
d. First Bands (top group) at 7
th
& 8
th
Grade Centers will Sight-Read MC level at District Concert MPA, regardless of
school size.
e. New Classification of D for High Schools, required to perform two grade 2 pieces and Sight-Read MB/D music.
3. PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
a. Any performance at any FBA event must be a live performance. Pre-recorded accompaniments may be used for S&E
in place of a live accompanist. Pre-recorded effects. Narration and audio enhancements may be used for
the Marching MPA, however this must not replace the accompaniment of the music ensemble.
(NOTE: This applies to Marching, Concert, Jazz, and S&E MPAs. If the score requires that taped or sequenced music be
used, then this section does not apply.)
III - C. GENERAL INFORMATION REGARDING MPAs
1. TIMES AND SITES
a. The State is divided into twenty-one Districts, each of which will hold District MPAs in Marching, Concert, and
S&E performance. The District MPAs involving high schools must be completed no later than thirty days before
the State MPA, except by special permission of the Executive Director
b. The times and places of the District MPAs shall be determined by the district membership with the approval of the
FBA Executive Board and FSMA.
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PURPOSES FOR BAND MPAs
I. To provide opportunities for students and directors to perform in an environment which provides critical
evaluation of its performance by noted experts in the field of marching, concert, and jazz band performance.
II. To provide the opportunity for students and directors to perform for their peers in a formal concert setting or
marching band venue.
III. To provide a performance opportunity which will serve as a motivational goal for students and directors.
III. To provide an opportunity for students and directors to see and hear performances of their peers and learn from
observing these performances.
V. To provide a goal, which is so compelling that, the preparation for attaining that goal becomes the vehicle for
continued growth and to demonstrate students' abilities to apply musical and marching fundamentals and concepts
in a performance setting.
c. The times and places of the State MPA will be determined by the FBA Executive Board with the approval of
FSMA. This MPA is held in multiple regions, or any combination of regions (depending on MPA venues as
determined by the Executive Director).
d. Schools shall perform at the MPAs in their own Districts or region of the State, except by permission of the
Executive Director. Permission will depend on extenuating circumstances based upon the following criteria:
1) Unavoidable school calendar conflicts.
2) Other educational reasons. (A band may qualify for this reason only once every fifth school year.)
3) Availability of time at the site being proposed for attendance.
4) New rule covered under III C. 7. b. page 13
NOTE: See “Requests For Permission” section for procedures for application.
NOTE: Special permission is required to go out of Region for State S&E MPA.
e. Schools wishing to host an MPA should submit a written invitation to the District Chairperson for District, or to
the President or Executive Director for State MPAs. Hosts and FBA MPA Officers shall complete and sign a
“HOST SITE AGREEMENT” Form for each Music Performance Assessment, which outlines site requirements.
f. Security at MPA events: The FBA will be responsible for securing, and paying for when required, existing
campus resource officers, hiring state or local law enforcement personnel, or for hiring licensed, bonded, and
insured private security personnel to provide adequate security for each of its MPAs, in accordance with the
guidelines of the governing body of the host site.
2. ELIGIBILITY OF PARTICIPANTS
a. CLASSIFICATION FORMS FILED - Classification Forms and Entry Forms must be completed and sent to the
District Chairperson by the stated deadline for each form. (See III A. & III-C-3 respectively)
b. FSMA MEMBERSHIP - In order to enter students in an FBA MPA, the school must be a member of FSMA, and
the band director and principal must certify that:
1) The students listed on an Entry Eorm are bona fide students of the school and are regular members of the
organization listed on the form. To be eligible, students must be in grades 6-12.
2) They agree to abide by the rules, regulations, and procedures as set forth by the FBA.
3) The students listed on the Entry Form will meet Department of Education and school district eligibility
standards at the time of the MPA in which the students are entered or they will not participate.
c. HOME SCHOOL BAND ELIGIBILITY
1) Parents of band members must be members of a home education support league (or its equivalent) which
have corporate status with the State of Florida. This corporate entity will be the responsible party for
financial, legal, and administrative relationships with the FBA.
2) Students who wish to enter FBA activities must be members of a band, which enters the FBA Concert MPA.
The director of this band should be fully qualified with a degree in music, and he/she shall be an active
member of the FBA.
3) Grade verification must be done by a designated representative of the county school board in which the
students reside. Students must have received satisfactory evaluations showing progress equal to his/her age
level for the school year prior to the one in which FBA activities are entered. This will be verified by a
statement from the school board designee, to be attached to any FBA entry forms.
4) Entry forms for FBA activities will be signed by the band director and the President or Registered Agent of
the corporate home education league (or its equivalent) of which the students' parents are members.
5) The classification of the band will be determined by the grade level of music performed at the District
Concert MPA. If it is a high school band, it cannot be entered below the current J/S-C classification.
6) All other rules and regulations of the FBA must be followed.
d. HOME EDUCATION STUDENT PARTICIPATION
1) A student enrolled in a home education program shall be eligible to participate in interscholastic music
activities at the public school which primarily serves the attendance zone in which the student resides, or the
private school of the student’s choice provided:
a) the student, within thirty days of their withdrawal from a traditional school program, properly registers
with the district school board in accordance with Section 232.02 (4)(b)(1) of the Florida statutes;
b) the student’s parents at the conclusion of each semester certify to the principal of the school on a form to
be provided by the FSMA office that the student meets the minimum course and grade point averages,
which are required of all students;
c) the student meets and adheres to the same responsibilities and standards of behavior and performance of
other members of the activity;
d) the student complies with FSMA and local school regulations during the time of participation,
e) the student provides to school authorities all required forms and provisions.
2) A student who withdraws from a regular school program, which for the purpose of this note is defined as a
member school, other than a cooperative of home education programs, to enroll in a Home education
program and who is eligible at the time of withdrawal from the regular school program due to failure to meet
academic or behavioral eligibility standards shall be ineligible to participate in interscholastic non-athletic
activities as a home school student for a period of one year. In determining the academic eligibility of a
student who withdraws from a regular school program prior to the normal conclusion of the current grading
period and subsequently enrolls in a home education program, the grades as posted in each subject for that
student on the date of their withdrawal from the regular school program shall be used.
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(DIRECTOR’S NOTE: Essentially this means that once a student has been declared eligible by the school district, they must
enroll in an appropriate band class for credit if one is offered. The student will be expected to adhere to all the rules,
regulations, and policies as any other student in that class, including participation in extra rehearsals, fundraising
activities, and performances - just as any other student enrolled in that class is required to do.)
e. High school bands are required to perform in Marching MPA in order to enter the S&E and Concert phase of the
District MPA.
EXCEPTIONS: If marching is not a regular part of the school’s band program, schools may petition the FBA
Executive Director for waiver of this requirement. Other exemptions may also be considered by petition to the
Executive Director. (See III.C.7 for procedures to request waiver.)
f. High school, junior high and middle school bands are required to perform in District FBA Concert MPA in order
to enter the S&E phase of the District MPA.
EXCEPTION: A one-year center which has a band composed of students who were beginners during that school
year may enter students for the S&E MPA without being required to enter a concert band.
j. Students are entered in the District MPA by their band director and must be currently enrolled in a band program
from which a band performs in the required phases of the MPAs, and will meet other requirements as specified on
the MPA entry form. Special approval may be granted by the Executive Director for S&E participation in the
MPA even though a band has not entered the other phases. (See III.C.6. for procedures for securing approval.)
h. A second or third band from a school may enter the District Concert MPA regardless of whether its members were
in the marching band, as long as the first band meets all the requirements for entry.
i. Duplication of personnel between first, second, and third bands is allowed under the following conditions:
1) The student must be full-time, regularly-scheduled in the second or third band class, and be receiving an
academic credit for that class. (Enrollment in any other class does not constitute eligibility for a first-band
student to be counted as a member of the second or third band for MPA performance.) AND
2) The student should be attending and participating in the second or third band class on a daily basis, just as
any other second and third band members do. It is strongly recommended that students practicing and
performing with other bands should do so on a second instrument.
(NOTE: The intent of the rules regarding duplication of membership is to avoid unduly enhancing second and
third band performance at MPA, or to create an unfair advantage over other schools second and third bands by
using the more experienced players from the first band. Effort has been made to create a “level playing field” for
all bands that strive to meet the musical performance standards on which they are evaluated at the MPAs. Second
and third bands are meant to be “stand-alone” organizations, which offer preparatory training for students who
wish to be in the first band, or for those students who are content to learn at that level. Quite often in a large
program, second and third bands become very proficient in performance, but this should come as a result of the
work of the students who are in that group on a day-to-day basis.)
j. Junior high and elementary students (down to the 6th grade) are eligible to participate in the MPA as high school
band students provided they are regular members of the High School band, and with the condition that the entire
program is under the direction of one band director and one principal.
k. Bands which DNA (Do Not Appear) after entering the District Marching MPA in any given year will not be
allowed to enter the Concert MPA or any of their members in the S&E MPA’s that year.
l. Bands that Do Not Appear (DNA) after entering the District Concert MPA in any given year will not be allowed
to enter any of their members in the State MPA that year or the District Marching or S&E MPA the following
year.
NOTE: Directors may petition the Executive Director for a waiver of these rules (j., k. & 1.).
m. Any infraction of MPA rules will result in DISQUALIFICATION (DQ) of the event. At the MPA site, the event
MAY be able to perform for comments at the discretion of the MPA Officer.
n. Events found to be in violation of MPA rules, even though reported after the fact or after ratings have been posted
will receive a DQ by the MPA Officer or Executive Board.
3. ENTRY RULES AND PROCEDURES
GENERAL:
a. An Official Entry Form is required for participation in all FBA MPAs.
b. ENTRY FORMS MUST BE printed from MPA Online and signed by the band director and principal. In the
event of a principal absence, a next-in-command “Official Principal Designee” may sign in place of the Principal.
c. A check (payable to the FBA) for assessment fees must accompany the completed Entry Form. (NOTE: usually
due with the Concert and S&E Entry Form)
e. DEADLINES must be met by submitting a completed Entry Form and assessment fees when applicable. The
following rules must be observed:
1) A deadline postmark date is set by the FBA for the applicable District or State MPA.
2) State Concert MPA Entry Forms must be sent to the State Executive Director and must be postmarked no
later than SEVEN calendar days after the appearance date at the District Concert MPA. After that date, a
$50.00 fee (payable to FBA) must accompany the Entry Form. On the eighth calendar day after the stated
deadline, the fee will increase to $100.00 (also payable to FBA).
A late entry must be postmarked no later than fourteenth calendar days after the original deadline date, or the band
will not be permitted to enter.
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3) State S&E MPA Entry Forms must be sent to the State S&E Coordinator, and must be postmarked no later
than thirteenth calendar days after the appearance date at the District S&E MPA. After that date, a
$100.00 fee (payable to FBA) must accompany the Entry Form.
f. Incomplete or inaccurate Entry Forms and/or Online entries for District and State will be returned to the sender. If
re-entry is not completed and received by the MPA Officer by the original deadline, an assessment of $50.00
(payable to FBA) must be paid. On the 8th calendar day after the stated deadline, the fee will increase to $100.00.
In any event, the completed entry must be postmarked within one calendar week of the postmark of its return to
the sender or the school will not be allowed to enter the MPA. Mail delivery problems can be negotiated between
the MPA Officer and the individual director.)
g. Students’ first and last names must be included for entry.
h. MPA fees will be based on the number of entries submitted, with no credit given for students declared ineligible or
withdrawn due to academic or other reasons.
i. Schools entering concert bands or jazz bands in the State MPA will be required to purchase performance
recordings of their bands.
j. Procedure to “Add Concert MPA Personnel”
Additional names, resulting from new band membership, may be added to the concert band once the entry
deadline has passed by observing the following procedure:
1) The MPA Officer be notified of the increase in personnel by the director who will submit the official “Add
Concert Band Personnel Form”, including the signatures of the band director and principal. This form must
be in the hands of the MPA Officer no less than fourteen days prior to the first day of the applicable Concert
MPA.
2) The appropriate assessment must be paid for the additional personnel and accompany the "Add Concert Band
Personnel Form" (form may be found on the FBA Website).
k. Only directors or principals whose names appear on a school’s Entry Form may register, transact business, or
receive adjudicator comment sheets from that school, unless another person presents a letter of authorization (to
the MPA Officer), signed by the band director and principal.
l. Appeals of penalties assessed for rules violations.: a director may appeal a penalty within forty-eight hours after
having been notified of the penalty. The appeal must be in writing addressed to the FBA President and Executive
Director. The Executive Board will consider the appeal at its next regular meeting.
3. RULES INFRACTIONS, VIOLATIONS, AND DQs
a. Failure to abide by the rules and procedures set forth in the FBA Handbook will result in a “DQ” for the MPA
event. The performing group(s) or solo(s) may still be allowed to perform at the discretion of the Executive
Director or District Officer.
Exceptions may be granted by the Executive Director or District Officer at the MPA in the event of a true
emergency.
b. Rules infractions and violations must be recorded as a “DQ” and not as “Comments Only” for the
MPA event.
c. The Executive Director or District Officer can decide to lower the final rating by one division for the MPA event
in leiu of “DQ” for any rules infractions or violation for student run events: Marching MPA, S&E, and Student
Conductor MPA’s.
5. ASSESSMENTS AND FINANCIAL REGULATIONS
a. Any school which enters the FBA MPAs must pay its pro-rata share of the cost of the District or State program
even if it fails to participate.
b. A school which enters the District Marching MPA, must also participate in the District Concert MPA or accept its
full financial responsibility for both MPAs.
c. For purposes of determining assessments, an individual entry is counted each time the name of a student appears
on the entry form as a member of a performing unit (band, solo, ensemble, etc.).
[NOTE: A district may make a request to the FBA Executive Director to use a per-unit method of assessment. Such
request must be in the hands of the FBA Executive Director no later than July 15 preceding the school year for which
the request is made. All pertinent paper work must accompany the request.]
d. The amount of the assessment for each individual entry will be determined by the FBA Executive Director. This
information will be made available to the appropriate District Officer at (or prior to) the December Board meeting.
e. No refunds will be made for students or bands which do not appear for MPAs.
f. District MPA assessments will be based on the concert or marching entries, whichever is larger, plus S&E entries
combined. The total assessment must be sent with the entry for the District S&E MPA (send to the District
Chairperson).
g. State Concert MPA assessments will be on a per-unit basis, using an approximate ratio of 5 to 3 for concert bands
and jazz bands. Assessment fees must accompany the entry and be sent to the Executive Director.
h. Bands that obtain permission to perform in the District MPA outside of their own district and then participate in
their own district for another phase of the MPA are liable for the assessment in both districts. This double
assessment can only be waived by the agreement of both District Chairpersons involved.
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I. A flat fee of $30.00 (plus normal assessments) for each increment of five S&E events up to fifteen events will be
paid by those schools which do not enter concert bands at District Concert MPA.
Example: 1 to 5 S&E events $30.00 + normal entry assessments.
6 to 10 S&E events $60.00 + normal entry assessments.
11 or more events $90.00 + normal entry assessments.
This would not apply when the per-unit assessment is used.
NOTE: This applies to schools not entering concert bands at District (which would be special permission cases).
6. FINES:
a. A $50.00 late fee will be assessed when entries or submission, either paper or digital (e.g.MPA Online), are made
after the deadlines for all MPA’s, all-state auditions, and classification forms. Deadlines will be communicated by
the District Chairperson during or prior to District Meeting #1. The fee will be increased to $100 when entries or
submission are made more than seven days past the deadline.
b. All fines are payable to FBA and should be given to the District Officer who will send the appropriate amounts to
the FBA Executive Director (or deposit in the District Account).
c. For State MPA entry, all fines will be sent directly to the Executive Director.
d. A purchase order or requisition form may be sent in with the State MPA Registration with the check following
within fourteen days of the District MPA without a penalty. Fines will be collected after that date.
7. REQUESTS FOR SPECIAL PERMISSION
a. FOR WAIVER OF MARCHING AND/OR CONCERT REQUIREMENT - Submit a letter to the President and
Executive Director signed by both the director and the principal giving detailed justification for the request.
Deadline: Postmarked thirty days prior to the event affected.
b. TO PERFORM OUT OF ASSIGNED DISTRICT OR STATE REGION - Submit a letter to the Executive
Director (and District Chairperson for District) signed by both the director and the principal giving detailed
justification for the request. Deadline: Postmarked fifteen days prior to the event affected. (See III.C.1.d. for
criteria)
Due to travel concerns and MPA site locations, a school may request to participate in ALL MPAs in an adjoining
district for one year. Assessments will be paid to the district in which they are participating, with no penalties for
double assessments during that year. Requests must be submitted in writing signed by director and principal to
both District Chairperson and the Executive Director on or before Sept. 15.
c. TO PERFORM MUSIC NOT ON THE FBA MUSIC LIST: See procedures outlined on the form found on the
FBA Website.
d. TO ENTER MPA FOR COMMENTS ONLY - Handbook III-A.8.
e. TO WAIVE RULES REGARDING DNA PENALTIES - Submit a letter to the Executive Director signed by both
the director and the principal giving detailed justification for the request. Deadline: Postmarked thirty days prior to
the event affected.
f. TO REQUEST PERMISSION FOR “C” or “CC” SCHOOL TO USE STUDENTS FROM A SEPARATE JR.
HIGH OR MIDDLE SCHOOL - Submit a letter to the Executive Director signed by both the director and the
principal giving detailed justification for the request. Deadline: September 30. (See EXCEPTION under III.A.3.)
g. ANY OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES NOT COVERED IN THIS SECTION may be dealt with by submitting a
letter to the President or Executive Director signed by both the band director and principal giving detailed
information and justification for the request.
8. MPA RATINGS AND CHARTS
a. Five divisional ratings (which represent the evaluation by the adjudicators as to the quality of the performance) are
used at District and State MPAs:
SUPERIOR, EXCELLENT, GOOD, FAIR, POOR
b. A SUPERIOR rating must be earned by a concert and/or jazz band at District to qualify for that event at State.
c. Bands are evaluated on their concert and jazz band performances by three adjudicators. These three ratings are
tallied for an average rating. The sight-reading rating is added to the concert rating to determine the final concert
rating. (See III.D. 3 & 4 for information about Marching MPA ratings.) The following averaging charts are used
for computing final averages in the FBA MPAs.
d. THREE CONCERT OR JAZZ BAND RATINGS IN EVERY COMBINATION
SUPERIOR EXCELLENT GOOD FAIR POOR
S S S S E E S G G S F F S P P
S S E S E G S G F S F P E P P
S S G S E F S G P E F F G P P
S S F S E P E G G E F P F P P
S S P E E E E G F G F F P P P
E E G E G P G F P
E E F G G G F F F
E E P G G F F F P
G G P
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NOTE: If one of the three ratings is more than two divisions below or above the other two, that rating is disallowed in the final
averaging. Ratings falling into this category appear in the chart above.
NOTE: Converting ratings to letter grades (S = A, E = B, etc.), one can determine the letter grade average for any combination
of grades assigned.
e. FINAL RATINGS - CONCERT AND SIGHT-READING RATINGS COMBINED
SUPERIOR EXCELLENT GOOD FAIR POOR
Con. SR Con. SR Con. SR Con. SR Con. SR
S S S G E F G P P F
S E S F E P F G P G
S P G E F F P P
E S G G F P
E E G F P S
E G F S P E
G S F E P G
NOTE: A band rated two or more divisions lower in sight-reading than in the concert phase of the MPA will be rated
one division lower in the final rating. A band rated two or more divisions higher in sight-reading than in the concert
phase will be rated one division higher in the final rating.
ALSO NOTE: In the event a band is given music to sight-read that is higher than required, the sight-reading rating of
the band will be raised one divisional level.
f. STATE MPA RATING CHARTS
SUPERIOR EXCELLENT GOOD FAIR
S S S S E E S G G S F F
S S E S E G S G F E F F
S S G S E F E G G G F F
S S F G G G F F F
E E E E G F
E E G G G F
E E F
g. All ratings awarded by adjudicators are final.
9. SCHEDULING FOR MPAs
a. Each district may determine the method for scheduling bands for District Marching, Concert, and Jazz MPA’s.
b. At the State MPA, efforts will be made to schedule concert and jazz bands each day beginning with smaller
classifications and moving in order through the larger classifications. Bands will be scheduled within each
classification according to the number of band members listed on the entry form.
c. A school that must travel more than one-hundred miles to a State MPA site may request to play last on the day on
which it is scheduled. A request for permission to do this must be made in writing to the Executive Director and
must accompany the original State Entry Form.
10. FSMA MPA RULES
See FSMA Web site.
11. AUDIO AND VIDEO RECORDING AT MPAs
a. No recording devices of any kind (video camera, audio recorders, smartphone recordings, etc.) are allowed in or
near the sight-reading room at Concert MPA.
b. Flash photography of any kind or video recording which requires “additional lighting” will not be permitted at any
FBA Concert or Jazz MPA during a band’s performance.
c. Unless approved otherwise for a specific MPA, audio or video tape recordings by individuals will not be permitted
at any FBA Concert or Jazz MPA. (Official FBA contracted recordings are allowed.)
d. If recording by individuals is approved, a specific unobtrusive area must be designated for this activity. The MPA
officer will be responsible for developing and enforcing guidelines for this.
e. Policies regarding recording and the use of flash photography at the MPA will be printed in the program.
f. AT THE OPTION OF THE DISTRICT at the District Concert MPA, a stationary video camera will be set up on
the back of the concert stage focused on the director. AT THE OPTION OF THE INDIVIDUAL AT THE
DISTRICT MPA, a videotape may be made during the band’s performance. The tape will be given to the director
for whatever use they see fit. No one else will be allowed to view this tape unless the director gives permission.
g. The taping will be made without any additional lighting on the stage, which might be a distraction during the
performance. When possible, a professional company with the capability of running a video camera by remote
control should be contracted by the district.
h. At the State MPA each director will receive a video recording from a concert commentator.
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III - D. MARCHING MPA
1. GENERAL INFORMATION
Refer to section III.C. for additional general information concerning participation in the FBA Marching MPA.
Refer to section III.C.4 for information concerning Rules Infractions, Violations and DQs.
a. High School bands are required to perform in their District FBA Marching MPA in order to enter the concert and
S&E phase of the District MPA.
EXCEPTIONS: If marching is not a regular part of the school’s band program, directors may petition the FBA
Executive Director in writing for waiver of this requirement. Other exemptions may also be considered by written
petition to the Executive Director. (See III.C.7. for procedures to request waivers.)
b. Official entry is required for participation in all FBA MPAs. (See Handbook III.C.3. for information)
c. A band may enter Marching MPA for Comments Only with district approval. (See Handbook III.A.8. for further
information concerning requirements and application procedure.)
d. A school, which enters Marching MPA, must also participate in the District Concert MPA and accept its full
financial responsibility for both MPAs.
e. Bands that DNA after registering for Marching MPA in any given year will not be allowed to enter Concert MPA
or any of its members in the S&E MPA that year. Directors may appeal to the Executive Director for a waiver of
this rule. (See Handbook III.C.6. for specific information.)
f. Bands that obtain permission to perform in the District MPA outside of their own district and then participate in
their own district for another phase of the MPA are liable for the assessment in both districts. This double
assessment can only be waived by the agreement of both District Chairpersons involved.
g. Bands will be scheduled at Marching MPA by any system the district chooses to use.
h. Fireworks, pyrotechnics of any kind, and fire batons are prohibited for use at Marching MPAs.
2. RULES AND PROCEDURES
a. Each band will have a total of fifteen minutes to complete its performance. This includes entry, set-up, field warm-
up, performance, and clearing of the performance area as defined by the site host. Prior to entering the field for
performance, the band will stay in a designated holding area. The color guard/auxiliary unit as well as the front
ensemble may begin set up when the previous performing unit has exited the performance area and their set up
will NOT factor into the fifteen minute time frame. Each district will appoint a Field Monitor who will direct the
flow of bands into and out of the stadium. Upon being given instructions from the Field Monitor, the band will
position itself for the start of its performance. Timing will start when the first member of the band (defined as
winds and battery percussion) enters the performance area.
b. The performance area for Marching MPA shall be defined as goal line to goal line, sideline to sideline, plus twelve
feet in front of the front sideline. The holding area, entry point, exit point, sidelines, end zones, and front ensemble
boundaries will be clearly identified through a diagram provided by the Site Host and/or District Officer. In
addition, each district will appoint a timing monitor who will complete the Timing Sheet to ensure bands remain
in the fifteen minute performance window. The Timing Sheet will also include a timing script to be completed by
the director and read by the stadium announcer.
c. A band may perform an on-field warm-up after entering the marching performance area, prior to the beginning of
the show performance. The warm-up must be conducted by the Field Conductor(s) or Drum Major(s) and NOT the
band director or a member of the band staff. This warm-up will be included in the fifteen minute time
performance time window.
d. When the band has taken its starting position, it shall be given verbal instructions over the PA system to begin its
performance, according to the timing script.
e. A band show performance shall be a minimum of five minutes and a maximum of ten minutes. Timing of the
performance will begin with the first sound or movement in the marching unit after the announcement to begin the
show performance. A performance that falls outside of this time frame will result in DQ.
f. At the conclusion of the performance the band will clear the field performance area within the designated fifteen
minute time slot without delay or further performance, except that which may be generated by the dignity and
bearing of the band (i.e. drum taps). Clearing of the performance area includes students, props, instruments,
equipment, and personnel. When the performance area is completely cleared, all sound will cease. Bands who fail
to enter, perform, and clear the field within the fifteen minute performance window (as monitored by the Timing
Sheet) will have their final rating lowered by one division.
g. Except for the most general supervision during preparation for positioning in the performance area, the band
director or band staff shall not function as field conductor of the band. Command shall be given to Field
Conductor(s) or Drum Major(s).
h. Once the performance has begun, band directors, staff, and non-performers must leave the designated
performance area. During the performance, any electronic equipment used to balance and/or project sound, may
be operated by student performers in the performance area. Authorized non-performing personnel (students or
adults) may adjust wired or wireless equipment from anywhere outside of the performance area (including from
the spectator stands) before or during the performance. This is only for the purpose of managing volumes,
balances, etc. In the event of adverse conditions, and for the safety of the performers, the District Officer may
allow band staff/adults to remain on the field to secure props.
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i. All music must be performed live and in real time by students present and performing at the time of the
performance on a “one stroke, one note” basis. This includes sounds from traditional wind and percussion
instruments, or electronic instruments. The use of recorded sampled sounds (pre-recorded/sequenced) of
woodwind, brass, and/or percussion instruments is not permitted. However, recorded sampled sounds of
singing/human voice are permissible. Pre-recorded spoken narration is allowed and must be triggered from the
field by student performers. Body and/or wireless microphones are allowed for soloists only. Violations of the
regulations regarding sound and amplification will result in DQ.
j. All decisions regarding lowered ratings and/or disqualifications will be made at the discretion of the District
Chairperson in accordance with established rules and regulations.
3. ADJUDICATION PROCEDURES
a. Up to six adjudicators may be used Marching MPA: two for Music Performance, one for Marching and Visual
Performance, one for General Effect, one for Auxiliary, and one for Percussion. (The first four listed must be used
and the last two are optional*.)
Adjudicators will use the adjudicators comment sheet for each caption provided by FBA.
*Each district will be given the option of employing an adjudicator in the area of auxiliary and/or percussion –
authorized by majority vote of the district at a regular meeting. The ratings given by these two adjudicators will
apply only to the group being evaluated and NOT to the band’s rating.
b. Recording of adjudicator comments at District and State MPAs is required for concert bands, marching bands, jazz
bands and auxiliary ensembles. Recording devices will be provided for the adjudicators by the sponsoring
component (District or State).
c. The District Chairperson or Secretary may be used as a tabulator who will take all the adjudicators ratings and
arrive at an overall rating for the band. It is the responsibility of the adjudicators and/or timers to report
infractions to the District MPA Officer.
d. No one is allowed in the adjudication area except the adjudicators and persons in charge of the MPA.
e. Any rules infraction occurring at Marching MPA will result in the lowering of the overall final rating by one
division. (NOTE: This includes infractions by the auxiliary groups.) The District Chairperson has the
responsibility to enforce this penalty at the Marching MPA.
f. Only directors or principals whose names and signatures appear on a school’s entry form may register students or
receive adjudicator comment sheets for entrants from that school unless another person presents to the MPA
Officer a letter of authorization signed by the director and principal.
4. RATINGS
(See III.C.7. also for information concerning ratings.)
a. The Marching MPA Ratings Table (see Adjudication Manual) will be used to tabulate the overall rating for the
band, with the following requirements observed:
1) The final rating may NOT be higher than the HIGHEST Music caption rating.
2) The auxiliary and/or percussion caption rating is separate and does NOT affect the final band rating unless a
rules infraction occurs.
b. Auxiliaries may enter for Comments Only whether or not the band does, provided permission has been granted
under the same requirements as stipulated for bands in III.A.5.b.
5. RAIN-OUT/EMERGENCY POLICIES
a. Each district may set an alternate date in case of rain-out/black-out if they so desire.
b. In the event of rain or black-out, the MPA should be delayed for a maximum of one hour after which time the
MPA will be canceled if the rain has not stopped, or lights have not been restored.
c. If the MPA cannot start due to rain or black-out, it should be re-scheduled on the alternate date if one has been
chosen. All bands entered would be required to participate on the alternate date. If an alternate date has not been
chosen, the MPA should be canceled.
d. In the event of cancellation after the MPA has begun, all bands that have performed will receive their rating, which will
be applied toward the Otto J. Kraushaar Award (Straight Superior Award). Those bands that do not perform will not be
penalized in any way and may perform at another Marching MPA by following the procedures outlined in the Handbook.
e. The District Chairperson has the authority to make the decision regarding courses of action during emergencies.
NOTE: Marching Band Ratings Permutation Chart can be found at the end of this Handbook.
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III - E. CONCERT MPA
1. GENERAL INFORMATION
Refer to section III.A.B. & C. for additional General Information concerning participation in Concert MPA.
Refer to section III.C.4 for Information concerning Rules Infractions, Violations, and DQs.
a. High School bands are required to perform in their Marching MPA in order to enter the concert phase of the
District MPA.
EXCEPTIONS:
If marching is not a regular part of the school’s band program, directors may petition the FBA Executive Director
for waiver of this requirement. Other exemptions may also be considered by petition to the Executive Director.
(See III.C.6. for procedures to request waivers.)
b. Official entry is required for participation in all MPAs (see Handbook III.C.3. for specific entry information).
c. A band may enter the District Concert MPA for Comments Only with district approval (See Handbook III.A.8. for
further information concerning requirements and application procedure).
d. A school which enters the Marching MPA must also participate in the District Concert MPA, or accept its full
financial responsibility for both MPAs.
e. Bands that DNA after entering the District Concert MPA in any given year will not be allowed to enter any of its
members in the State S&E MPA that year or the District S&E MPA the following year. Directors may appeal to
the Executive Director for a waiver of this rule.
f. Bands that obtain permission to perform in the District MPA outside of their own district and then participate in
their own district for another phase of the MPA are liable for the assessment in both districts. This double
assessment can only be waived by the agreement of both District Chairpersons involved.
g. No one will be allowed in the concert adjudication area except for adjudicators and persons in charge of the MPA.
h. Recording of adjudicator comments at District and State MPAs is required for concert bands, marching bands, jazz
bands and auxiliary ensembles. Recording materials will be provided for the adjudicators by the sponsoring
component (District or State).
i. Bands will be scheduled at District and State Concert MPAs according to the guidelines established in Handbook
III.C.8.
j. Only the band director whose name appears on the official entry form of a given school may conduct that band at
a District or State MPA. Exceptions may be granted by the President or Executive Director for someone else to
conduct. In the event neither can be contacted, an exception may be made at the discretion of the MPA Officer.
k. Procedure to add Concert MPA personnel. Additional names, resulting from new band membership, may be
added to the Concert Band once the entry deadline has passed by observing the following procedure:
1) The District Chairperson must be notified of the increase in personnel by the director who will submit the
official “Add Concert Band Personnel Form” including the signatures of the band director and principal.
This form must be in the hands of the District Chairperson no less than fourteen days prior to the first day of
the District MPA.
2) The appropriate assessment must be paid for the additional personnel and accompany the "Add Concert Band
Personnel Form" (Form may be found on the FBA Website).
2. MUSIC REQUIREMENTS
See Handbook III.B. for other music requirements.
a. Each band is required to play a march of the director’s choice and two selections from the current Approved FBA
MPA Concert Music List.
1) Requests for special approval to perform concert and S&E music not on the FBA Music List must be
submitted to the appropriate Music Committee postmarked by October 1 of the school year in which it is to
be performed (See form on FBA website for procedure for securing special approval).
2) Middle School Bands are not permitted to perform any music which their school has performed at FBA MPA
during the previous two consecutive year time span.
3) High School Bands are not permitted to perform any music which their school has performed at any MPA
(District or State) during the previous three consecutive year time span.
b. Written notice of CONCERT music changes must be in the hands of the Executive Director at least ten calendar
days before the first day of the first site of the State MPA (District Chairperson for District MPA). Bands may
NOT perform for a rating, but MAY (at the discretion of the MPA Officer) be allowed to perform for comments if
this deadline is not met, or if the title, composer ,or grade does not conform to that which is on the adjudicator’s
comment sheet.
c. Each of the three adjudicators must be provided with at least a condensed score of all three selections (including
the march) with measures numbered or the band will be disqualified. However, the band MAY be allowed to
perform for comments. E-print music scores”may be used provided proof of purchase is attached to each musical
score supplied to the adjudicators.
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PUBLISHED SCORES MUST BE USED.
Exceptions will be original compositions in manuscript form.
d. Photocopies of music may only be used under the following conditions:
At the time of the MPA at which the music is performed the band director in charge shall:
1) Attach to the copied music a letter from the PUBLISHER giving permission to copy, OR
2) In the event that a publisher does not respond, attach to the copied music a letter from a sheet music dealer
stating that a request to copy was made to the publisher at least fourteen days prior to the event at which
selections are performed.
e. Individuals or groups failing to meet the conditions stated above will receive a DQ for MPA performance, but
MAY be allowed to perform for comments (recorded as a DQ).
[NOTE: The intent of these rules is to have individuals or groups not use photocopied music. However, since
much good music literature is out-of-print or unavailable, an attempt is made to allow directors who make good-
faith efforts to procure published music to perform that literature.]
h. The name of the school should be plainly written or stamped on each score.
i. IMSLP or similar resources may be used for performance. A print-out of the General Information page must be
included with each score showing that the copyright is in public domain.
3. PERFORMANCE
The performance sequence is as follows:
a. WARM-UP: Concert bands will be allowed in the warm-up room at least thirty minutes prior to their scheduled
performance time. Bands performing first each morning or after a lunch or dinner break may be allowed to warm-
up on the concert stage at the discretion of the MPA Officer.
(NOTE: The thirty minutes includes set-up, warm-up, and clearing the room.)
b. CONCERT PERFORMANCE
1) Middle school, junior high, C, CC, B, and BB bands are allowed thirty minutes to set up, perform, and clear
the concert stage. Class A bands are allowed forty minutes.
2) Concert bands are limited to one minute for warm-up after entering the stage.
3) Performance time for a band may be extended to forty minutes upon REQUEST by the band director as
stated on the entry form, or at the discretion of the MPA Officer.
(NOTE: The time restraints include set-up, performance, and complete exit from the stage.)
c. SIGHT-READING AT DISTRICT CONCERT MPA
Bands will proceed to the sight-reading room immediately following their concert performance.
1) Bands that enter the Concert MPA must sight-read in their appropriate classification.
NOTE: ALL concert bands entering for Comments Only are required to sight-read.
2) Each band is required to read a march and a concert selection. The band will be given one minute to
warm-up or tune immediately after arriving in the sight-reading room. The director who will conduct the
march has three minutes to study the march with the band prior to performing it. The director who will
conduct the concert selection has five minutes to study the concert selection with the band before
performing it. Only the director who will conduct the band may instruct the students during the preparation
time prior to the performance of each piece.
3) Once sight-reading music has been distributed, there can be no sound generated by any instrument during the
preparation time. EXCEPTION: The tympani may be tuned.
4) All band members participating in the Concert MPA must be present and participate in the Sight-reading part
of the MPA.
5) Sight-reading music categories are included in Handbook III.B.2.
6) A band’s sight-reading rating will be lowered by the adjudicator if the director persists in using techniques
other than acceptable baton technique during the band’s sight-reading performance.
7) In the event the sight-reading adjudicator gives a band the music for a classification higher than required, the
rating will be raised one level.
8) No recording devices of any kind (video camera, audio recorders, smartphones, etc.) are allowed during the
sight-reading process at any FBA Concert MPA. Audio/video recording of student conductors is allowed.
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III - F. JAZZ BAND MPA
Refer to section III.C.4 for Information concerning Rules Infractions, Violations, and DQs.
1. The classification for jazz bands at MPA shall follow the same categories as concert bands.
2. The official Jazz MPA entry form shall be used for entering MPA’s.
3. Instrumentation and Personnel
a. Personnel shall consist of a minimum of eight members and a maximum of twenty-five members.
NOTE: There is no limit on the number of ENTRIES a school may have for a jazz band (for District and State
MPAs), but the performing number must always be limited to twenty-five.
b. Doubling of parts is allowed.
c. Rhythm sections must at least have a bass player and a drummer. A bass player may be defined as an individual
playing the bass part on any appropriate instrument (i.e. electric or acoustic upright bass, keyboard bass, tuba,
etc.).
d. A maximum of four vocalists may be part of a jazz band as long as their participation does not raise the personnel
to more than twenty-five.
e. Changes in instrumentation from the printed score must be noted in the adjudicators’ scores.
f. Duplication of personnel between first, second, and third band is allowed under the following condition:
The student should be attending and participating in the second or third jazz band on a regular basis (just as
any other second and third concert band members do). It is strongly recommended that students practicing and
performing with other bands should do so on a second instrument.
4. Music selection is made at the discretion of the director. It is strongly recommended that the director play a swing
chart at the Jazz MPA. Original compositions or arrangements are encouraged. Arrangements of existing pieces of
music must adhere to current copyright laws and policies.
5. Published scores or lead sheets with measures numbered must be supplied to each of the three adjudicators or the band
will be disqualified. However, the band MAY be allowed to perform for comments. E-print music scores”may be used
provided proof of purchase is attached to each musical score supplied to the adjudicators.
6. Photocopies of music may only be used under the following conditions:
At the time of the MPA at which the music is performed the band director in charge shall:
a. Attach to the copied music a letter from the PUBLISHER giving permission to copy, OR
b. In the event that a publisher does not respond, attach to the copied music a letter from a sheet music dealer stating
that a request to copy was made to the publisher at least fourteen days prior to the event at which selections are
performed.
Individuals or groups failing to meet the conditions stated above will receive a DQ for MPA performance, but MAY be
allowed to perform for comments.
7. Written notice of jazz band music changes must be in the hands of the Executive Director at least ten calendar days
before the first day of the first site of the State Jazz MPA (District Chairperson for District Jazz MPA).
8. At District, a warm-up time is scheduled thirty minutes before performance. The time limit includes set-up, warm-up,
and clearing the room. The band is limited to a one minute warm-up after entering the stage.
9. Performances shall consist of two or three selections. Each band will have a maximum of thirty minutes to set up,
perform, and clear the stage. The total performance should include time for the adjudicators to write comments
between selections.
10. Jazz Bbds may enter for Comments Only under the same conditions as concert bands. See Handbook III.A.5.)
11. Ratings used are SUPERIOR, EXCELLENT, GOOD, FAIR, POOR. Final ratings will be determined by the standard
FBA rating system (See Handbook III.C.7.).
12. Ratings may be lowered by MPA Officers for rules violations such as instrumentation or personnel infractions as well
as performance timing problems.
13. Recording of adjudicator comments at District and State MPA is required for concert bands, marching bands, jazz
bands and auxiliary ensembles. Recording devices will be provided for the adjudicators by the sponsoring component
(District or State).
14. Information on jazz combos is found in Handbook III.G.5.a.
15. Jazz bands performing at State MPA will receive a clinic provided that there is time available. Time blocks for
jazz bands will be scheduled at thirty minute intervals.
16. Middle School Bands are not permitted to perform any music which their school has performed at any MPA during the
previous two consecutive year time span.
17. High School Bands are not permitted to perform any music which their school has performed at any MPA (District or
State) during the previous three consecutive year time span.
18. Procedure to add jazz band MPA personnel. Additional names, resulting from new band membership, may be added to
the jazz band once the entry deadline has passed by observing the following procedure:
1) The District Chairman must be notified of the increase in personnel by the Director who will submit the
official “Add Jazz Band Personnel Form” including the signatures of the band director and principal. This
form must be in the hands of the District Chairperson no less than fourteen days prior to the first day of the
District MPA.
2) The appropriate assessment must be paid for the additional personnel and accompany the Add Jazz Band
Personnel Form (Form may be found on the FBA Website).
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III - G. S&E MPA
Refer to section III.C.4 for Information concerning Rules Infractions, Violations, and DQs.
1. GENERAL INFORMATION
See Handbook III.C. for additional information concerning participation in the District and State FBA S&E MPAs.
a. High School bands are required to perform in Marching MPA in order to enter the concert and S&E phase of the
District MPA.
EXCEPTIONS:
If marching is not a regular part of the school’s band program, directors may petition the FBA Executive Director
in writing for waiver of this requirement. Other exemptions may also be considered by written petition to the
Executive Director (See III.C.6. for procedures to request waivers).
b. Official entry forms are required for participation in all MPAs.
(See Handbook III.C.3. for specific entry information.)
c. Students participate in the S&E MPA in two categories: senior high/high school, and junior high/middle school.
1) Senior High - Grades 10, 11, 12, or
High School or Junior/Senior High - Grades 9, 10, 11, 12:
Must play grade III or higher music from the FBA Music List.
TO QUALIFY AND PERFORM AT THE STATE S&E MPA, STUDENTS MUST PLAY A GRADE V OR HIGHER
SOLO OR ENSEMBLE AT THE DISTRICT AND STATE MPA (High School Only).
2) Junior High/Middle School - Grades 6, 7, 8, 9:
May play any grade music on the FBA List.
3) Exceptional Student Performer (ESP) information and application is at end of the handbook.
d. Students are entered in the District MPA by their director and must be currently enrolled in a band program from
which a band performs in:
SENIOR HIGH - the marching and concert phases of the MPA
MIDDLE SCHOOL/JUNIOR HIGH - the concert phase of the MPA, and will meet other requirements as
specified on the MPA entry form.
e. Special approval may be granted by petition to the Executive Director for S&E participation in the MPA even
though the band has not entered the other phases. (See III.C.6. for information).
f. The school band director or their officially authorized designee (see III.C.3.k. for the way to do this) must sign in
and be in attendance during the time their school’s students are scheduled to play at the S&E MPA. Failure to
follow this procedure will result in the disqualification of the event(s). Students may be allowed to play for
comments at the MPA Officer’s discretion. Exceptions may be granted by the MPA Officer in the event of a true
emergency.
g. Bands which DNA at District Concert MPA (Sr., Jr. or Middle) will not be allowed to have any of their members
perform at the State S&E MPA that year and the District S&E MPA the following year. Directors may appeal to
the Executive Director for waiver of this rule.
h. Violations of MPA rules involving bands, solos, or ensembles will result in DQ of the event unless otherwise
stated in the Handbook. At the site, a disqualified event MAY be allowed to perform for comments at the
discretion of the MPA Officer.
i. Junior senior high school jazz combos or woodwind, brass or percussion choirs that qualify for State S&E may
enter State S&E with the stipulation that a majority of the qualifying group’s membership consists of students in
grades 9-12.
j. Students who are enrolled in a piano course at their school may enter piano solo events at District S&E MPA.
2. LIMITATIONS ON SOLOS AND ENSEMBLES AT DISTRICT MPA
NOTE: If planning to have students qualify for the State S&E MPA, also adhere to the requirements in the following
section “LIMITATIONS ON SOLOS AND ENSEMBLES AT STATE MPA”.
a. A director may enter an unlimited number of students in the District S&E MPA.
(EXCEPTION: Only one Student Conductor per band entry.)
b. An individual student may be entered in UP TO A TOTAL OF FOUR S&E events of different instrumentation.
(Auxiliary - See III.H.4 for clarification of S&E limitations.)
c. In addition to the above, a student may also enter as a student conductor, but only one student conductor per band
entry is allowed.
d. No substitution may be made to replace a solo or ensemble which cancels its performance, and a change in the
personnel of an ensemble or the NUMBER of persons in an ensemble, must be approved by the District
Chairperson BEFORE the ensemble’s scheduled performance time. The penalty for failure to observe this
requirement will be DQ of the ensemble.
e. Ensemble personnel may be mixed from two bands from the same school.
f. Woodwinds, brass, and percussion choirs and chamber wind ensembles must follow the prescribed
instrumentation listed on the score, with membership in choirs not to exceed twenty-four members.
Trombone and Euphonium parts are interchangeable.
g. BRASS AND WOODWIND CHOIRS may play music from the quartet, quintet and sextet music lists, but
THERE MUST BE AT LEAST TWO PLAYERS PER PART when these are selected. PERCUSSION CHOIRS
must have at least seven players.
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3. LIMITATIONS ON SOLOS AND ENSEMBLES AT STATE MPA
a. No substitution may be made to replace a solo or ensemble that cancels its performance. A change in the
personnel of an ensemble, or the NUMBER of persons in an ensemble must be approved by the Executive
Director BEFORE the ensemble’s scheduled performance time. The penalty for failure to observe this
requirement will be DQ of the ensemble.
b. Ensemble personnel may be mixed from two bands from the same school.
c. High school students are allowed to perform duets at S&E MPA.
d. Soloists must play at least a Grade V solo at District and State. To be eligible for State, the student must make a
Superior rating at the District MPA, and must play the same grade level of music or higher as was done at District.
*The Superior with Distinction medal will be given to those students who play their solo from memory.
e. Students may enter up to three events (excluding jazz band and auxiliary) of different instrumentation that qualify
for the State S&E MPA.
f. Woodwinds, brass, percussion choirs and chamber wind ensembles must follow the prescribed instrumentation
listed on the score, with membership in choirs not to exceed twenty-four members. Grade V or higher music must
be performed. Trombone and Euphonium parts are interchangeable.
g. Ensembles must play at least a Grade V selection at both District and State. To be eligible for State, the ensemble
must make a Superior rating at the District MPA, and must play the same grade level music or higher at State as
was done at District.
*The Superior with Distinction medal will be awarded to those students who play their ensemble from memory at
State MPA only.
4. MUSIC REQUIREMENTS
a. All music selections used in the S&E MPAs must come from the FBA Music List.
EXCEPTION: Music literature, which is not on FBA List, may be performed at MPAs if approved by the
appropriate Music Committee. Policies regarding approval procedures are included in the Handbook. In general,
only original compositions will be considered. Requests for special approval to perform S&E music not on the
FBA Music List must be submitted to the appropriate Music Committee postmarked by November 1 of the school
year in which it is to be performed.
b. All accompaniment parts must be played. Recorded accompaniments are acceptable, but directors are strongly
urged to provide high quality recordings to student soloists. Events without a required accompanist may NOT
perform for a rating, but MAY (at the discretion of the MPA Officer) be allowed to perform for comments.
c Student soloists are allowed to use the "SmartMusic" (or similar) computer program in lieu of recorded or live
accompaniment at S&E MPAs with the following provisions:
1) Student must furnish own computer on a cart, ready to plug-in and operate.
2) Performance may not exceed the time limit scheduled for the event.
d. Original solo parts or original score with solo parts included (for solos) and scores (for ensembles) with measures
numbered consecutively, must be furnished to the adjudicator before any solo or ensemble may perform for
evaluation.
e. Photocopies of music may only be used under the following conditions:
At the time of the MPA at which the music is performed the band director in charge shall:
1) Attach to the copied music a letter from the PUBLISHER giving permission to copy, OR
2) In the event that a publisher does not respond, attach to the copied music a letter from a sheet music
dealer stating that a request to copy was made to the publisher at least fourteen days prior to the event at
which selections are performed.
3) E-print music scores may be used provided proof of purchase is attached to each musical score supplied
to the adjudicators.
f. Individuals or groups failing to meet the conditions stated above will receive a DQ for Music Performance
Assessment performance, but MAY be allowed to perform for comments (recorded as a DQ).
NOTE: The intent of these rules is to have individuals or groups not use photocopied music. However, since
good music literature is out-of-print, or is unavailable, an attempt is made to allow directors who make good-faith
efforts to procure published music to perform that literature.
g. Written notice of music changes for a S&E must be in the hands of the State S&E Administrator at least ten
calendar days prior to the FIRST day of the State S&E MPA, and to the District Chairperson at least ten calendar
days prior to the first day of the District S&E MPA. If deadlines are not met, students may NOT perform for a
rating, but MAY (at the discretion of the MPA Officer) be allowed to perform for comments if this deadline is not
met, or if the title, composer, or grade does not conform to that which is on the adjudicator’s comment sheet.
h. Maximum length of solos and ensembles should not exceed six minutes (see Exception). Alterations in the music
performed to comply with the time limit should involve eliminating repeated sections rather than omissions of
essential sections. Exception: Students performing a grade V, VI, or VII solo or ensemble at District S&E be
assigned a twelve minute time slot to align with State requirements. Solos and Ensembles should be played in
their entirety, not to exceed eight minutes. Appropriate cuts, if needed, should be made such as repeats,
accompaniment interludes, etc.
i. Solos and ensembles of less than six minutes duration must be played in their entirety unless stated otherwise on
the FBA Music List. If multi-movement pieces of music do not have a movement or movements specified,
students should prepare five to six minutes of music using contrasting movements if more than one movement is
needed to make the five minutes. PLAYING ONLY ONE MOVEMENT OF LESS THAN FIVE MINUTES IS
UNACCEPTABLE.
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j. Memorization of solos is not required, but is strongly encouraged.
k. Ensemble music need not be memorized.
l. Wind instrument ensembles smaller than choirs (as determined by their Music List categorization), and percussion
duets and trios MAY NOT be conducted in a MPA performance. Wind instrument choirs, chamber winds groups
and percussion ensemble (consisting of a quartet or larger), may be conducted.
m. See special instructions and information for solos and ensembles included in the headers and footers for each
group in the FBA Music List.
n. DEFINITIONS FOR CHOIRS
BRASS AND WOODWIND CHOIRS may now play music from the quartet, quintet and sextet Music Lists, but
THERE MUST BE AT LEAST TWO PLAYERS PER PART when these are selected. PERCUSSION CHOIRS
must have at least seven players.
o. IMSLP or similar resources may be used for performance. A print-out of the General Information page must be
included with each score showing that the copyright is in public domain
5. SPECIAL INFORMATION
a. JAZZ COMBOS
1) Jazz Combos may enter the S&E MPA as an ensemble entry.
2) Combos of three to four players must consist of at least two rhythm sections instruments, i.e.: bass/drums,
bass/piano, bass/guitar.
3) Combos of five to seven players must consist of at least three rhythm instruments.
4) Music selection is at the discretion of the director, but an acceptable score or lead sheet (with measures
numbered) must be provided to the adjudicator or the group will not be allowed to perform.
5) Combos cannot exceed seven players.
6) A student is permitted to play in two jazz combos if they are performing on different instruments.
7) Jazz Combos must be able to set up, perform and clear the performance area within the allotted time period.
b. STUDENT CONDUCTING
1) Student Conducting is considered a solo event, but it is not counted in the maximum number of entries in
which a student may participate.
2) A school may enter one student conductor per band entry, but may not use the same student conductor for
more than one band entry. Student conductors must be enrolled in the school’s band program.
3) A student conductor will conduct his or her band immediately following the sight-reading phase of Concert
MPA in the sight-reading room and for the sight-reading adjudicator.
4) The sight-reading adjudicator at District Concert MPA will make a recorded critique for the student
conductor
5) The music for student conducting is chosen by the Concert Music Committee and published in the December
Bulletin.
6) In lieu of the Concert Music Committee’s recommendation, a junior Hhgh or middle school band may select
any piece of music on the Approved FBA MPA Concert Music List providing it contains at least three
different meters.
7) A score with measures numbered must be furnished to the adjudicator or the student will not be allowed to
perform.
8) There will be no student conducting at State Concert MPA.
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III - H. AUXILIARY MPA EVENTS
A violation of rules may result in lowering of the rating, performing for comments only, or DQ of the entry.
Performers should be prepared to correct inspection infractions. Failure to do so will result in disqualification.
1. STATE AUXILIARY MPA
a. The State Auxiliary MPA is administered as part of the State S&E MPA for instrumental events and will be held
in two or more regions of the state (contingent upon availability of facilities).
b. Events will be evaluated by a panel of three adjudicators.
2. GENERAL INFORMATION
a. Categories to be adjudicated at Auxiliary MPAs include:
1) SOLOS - BATON, DANCE, FLAG, RIFLE, SABRE
2) ENSEMBLES - BATON, INDOOR GUARD, DANCE
b. Ensembles must have a minimum of four performers. (No duets or trios are allowed.)
c. Each performer must be a member of their school band program, either curricular or extra-curricular.
d. A performer may be entered in a maximum of four auxiliary events with the following limitations:
TWO Solo events, provided that the equipment is different. Only ONE (1) Dance Solo is allowed.
TWO Ensemble events (Twirling, Guard, Dance)
- The two ensembles must have different equipment
- Dance ensembles must be from different genres, i.e. pom, jazz, kick, etc.
Note: A student may also perform an instrumental solo or ensemble as long as the overall limit of four S&E events is observed.
e. Music and lyrics need to be school-appropriate for auxiliary events.
f. Attire and movements need to be school-appropriate for auxiliary events.
g. No substitution may be made to replace a solo or ensemble which cancels its performance.
h. At District MPA, a change in the personnel of an ensemble or the number of performers must be approved by the
District Chairperson BEFORE the ensemble’s scheduled performance time.
i. At State MPA a change in the personnel of an ensemble or the number of performers must be approved by the
Executive Director BEFORE the ensemble’s scheduled performance time.
j. Recording of adjudicator comments at District and State MPA’s is required for Auxiliary solo and ensembles.
Recording materials will be provided for the adjudicator(s) by the sponsoring component.
k. For District MPA events, the District Chairperson or the MPA host will appoint a volunteer(s) who will be
responsible for the following:
1) Inspecting all equipment, props, shoes, etc. being used or worn by the student performers
2) Introducing the scheduled performances and running the sound system for performance music
3) Assisting the adjudicator as needed
l. The performance floor will be that of a standard basketball court. The gym area may not be used for warm-up
during a performance.
m. Flash photography may not be used during any performance.
n. Directors (or any individuals) may record (video) only their respective groups’ performance.
o. All auxiliary events will be adjudicated using letter grades A, B, C, D, E (not numerical values).
p. Refer to adjudicator comment sheets for other information concerning specific criteria to be adjudicated.
An event performing outside the minimum/maximum time limit will have its rating
lowered one division.
3. BATON SOLO
a. MUSIC: Routine must be performed with music. Music selection should be determined by the director. Music
and lyrics need to be school-appropriate. A standard march or other music selection, with or without lyrics, is
acceptable.
b. TIME: 1:45 - 3:00 (1 minute, 45 seconds - 3 minutes). Performers must keep one baton in hand throughout the
performance (except for aerials). Timing starts with the first movement of the performance and stops with the
logical conclusion of the performance.
c. ENTRANCE/EXIT
The performance should include an organized entrance and exit, even though the entrance and exit will not be
adjudicated.
d. EQUIPMENT: Performers may use two or three batons during the solo. NO other props/equipment may be used.
Performers must keep one baton in hand throughout the performance (except for aerials).
e. CONTENT 1) Flashes, flips, and legwork 4) Rolls
2) Vertical and horizontal aerials 5) Ambidexterity
3) Vertical and horizontal finger twirls 6) Variety of aerial catches
f. INSPECTION: will take place in a specified area thirty minutes prior to the performance time.
1) Shoes, if worn, must be for indoor use only (tennis shoes, jazz shoes, jazz sneakers, ballet shoes, lyrical
shoes). No hard soled shoes are allowed. Performance without shoes is allowed.
2) Wipe the soles of shoes before entry onto performance floor to remove any debris that may have been
picked up en route to performance.
4) Check all props (backdrops or scenery) for proper padding to protect the gym floor.
g. ADJUDICATION: Each performer should check the adjudicator comment sheets for specific criteria to be
adjudicated.
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4. FLAG SOLO
a. MUSIC: Routine must be performed with music. Music selection should be determined by the director. Music
and lyrics need to be school-appropriate.
b. TIME: 1:45 - 3:00 (1 minute, 45 seconds - 3 minutes). Performers must keep equipment in hand at all times
except during release moves. Timing starts with the first movement of the performance and stops with the logical
conclusion of the performance.
c. ENTRANCE/EXIT: The performance should include an organized entrance and exit, even though the entrance
and exit will not be adjudicated.
d. EQUIPMENT: Flag pole minimum length required is five feet. Flag (silk) minimum dimensions required are 27”
x 44”. Performers may not use rifle, sabre, or baton to augment their routines.
e. CONTENT
1) Spins 7) Rolls and Wraps
2) Tosses 8) Work done on all areas of the equipment (top, middle,
3) Carving/Extensions and bottom)
4) Hand to Hand Changes 9) Equipment Layered over body movement
5) Grip Changes 10) Traveling (use of the performance floor)
6) Work of Difference Planes 11) Visual Musicality/Choreography
f. INSPECTION: will take place in a specified area thirty minutes prior to the performance time.
1) Shoes, if worn, must be for indoor use only (tennis shoes, jazz shoes, jazz sneakers, ballet shoes, lyrical
shoes). No hard soled shoes are allowed. Performance without shoes is allowed.
2) Wipe the soles of shoes before entry onto performance floor to remove any debris that may have been picked
up en route to performance.
3) Check all props (backdrops or scenery) and equipment for proper padding to protect the gym floor.
a) Flag poles must be cushioned with rubber tips which must be securely taped to the poles to prevent their
coming off during the performance.
b) Tips that are badly worn will not meet the equipment standards.
g. ADJUDICATION: Each performer should check the adjudicator comment sheets for specific criteria to be
adjudicated.
5. RIFLE SOLO
a. MUSIC: Routine must be performed with music. Music selection should be determined by the director. Music
and lyrics need to be school-appropriate.
b. TIME: 1:45 - 3:00 (1 minute, 45 seconds – 3 minutes). Performers must keep equipment in hand at all times
except during release moves. Timing starts with the first movement of the performance and stops with the logical
conclusion of the performance.
c. ENTRANCE/EXIT: The performance should include an organized entrance and exit, even though the entrance
and exit will not be adjudicated.
d. EQUIPMENT: Rifles are defined as devices constructed so as to conform in outward appearance to military rifles
with optional hardware. Performers may not use flag, sabre, or baton to augment their routines.
e. CONTENT
1) Spins 7) Rolls and Wraps
2) Tosses 8) Work done on all areas of the equipment (top, middle,
3) Carving/Extensions and bottom)
4) Hand to Hand Changes 9) Equipment Layered over body movement
5) Grip Changes 10) Traveling (use of the performance floor)
6) Work of Difference Planes 11) Visual Musicality/Choreography
f. INSPECTION: will take place in a specified area thirty minutes prior to the performance time.
1) Shoes, if worn, must be for indoor use only (tennis shoes, jazz shoes, jazz sneakers, ballet shoes, lyrical
shoes). No hard soled shoes are allowed. Performance without shoes is allowed.
2) Wipe the soles of shoes before entry onto performance floor to remove any debris that may have been
picked up en route to performance.
3) Check all props (backdrops or scenery) and equipment for proper padding to protect the gym floor.
a) Rifle butts and tips must be padded and taped to prevent damage to the floor.
b) All metal accessories must also be padded and taped.
c) Padding must be placed on any part of the equipment that could cause damage if dropped or
intentionally hit on the floor.
6. SABRE SOLO
a. MUSIC: Routine must be performed with music. Music selection should be determined by the director. Music
and lyrics need to be school-appropriate.
b. TIME: 1:45 - 3:00 (1 minute, 45 seconds - 3 minutes). Performers must keep equipment in hand at all times
except during release moves. Timing starts with the first movement of the performance and stops with the logical
conclusion of the performance.
c. ENTRANCE/EXIT: The performance should include an organized entrance and exit, even though the entrance
and exit will not be adjudicated.
d. EQUIPMENT: Sabres are defined as equipment designed to be held in the hand for cutting and defense, with
either a curved or straight blade. Performers may not use rifle, flag, or baton to augment their routines.
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e. CONTENT
1) Spins 7) Rolls and Wraps
2) Tosses 8) Work done on all areas of the equipment (top, middle,
3) Carving/Extensions and bottom)
4) Hand to Hand Changes 9) Equipment Layered over body movement
5) Grip Changes 10) Traveling (use of the performance floor)
6) Work of Difference Planes 11) Visual Musicality/Choreography
f. INSPECTION: will take place in a specified area thirty minutes prior to the performance time.
1) Shoes, if worn, must be for indoor use only (tennis shoes, jazz shoes, jazz sneakers, ballet shoes, lyrical
shoes). No hard soled shoes are allowed. Performance without shoes is allowed.
2) Wipe the soles of shoes before entry onto performance floor to remove any debris that may have been picked
up en route to performance.
3) Check all props (backdrops or scenery) and equipment for proper padding to protect the gym floor.
a) Sabre tips must be padded and taped to prevent damage to the floor.
b) Hand guards and the top of the handle must also be padded and taped.
c) Padding must be placed on any part of the equipment that could cause damage if dropped or
intentionally hit on the floor.
g. ADJUDICATION: Each performer should check the adjudicator comment sheets for specific criteria to be
adjudicated.
7. DANCE SOLO
a. MUSIC: Routine must be performed with music. Music selection should be determined by the director. Music
and lyrics need to be school-appropriate.
b. TIME: 1:45 - 3:00 (1 minute, 45 seconds - 3 minutes). Timing starts with the first movement of the performance
and stops with the logical conclusion of the performance.
c. ENTRANCE/EXIT: The performance should include an organized entrance and exit, even though the entrance
and exit will not be adjudicated.
d. EQUIPMENT: Props are allowed, but no batons, rifles, sabres, or flags may be used in the dance solo routine.
e. CONTENT
1) Traveling (use of performance floor) 4) Balance Moves 6) Strength
2) Turns 5) Flexibility 7) Visual Musicality/Choreography
3) Jumps and Leaps
f. INSPECTION: will take place in a specified area thirty minutes prior to the performance time.
1) Shoes, if worn, must be for indoor use only (tennis shoes, jazz shoes, jazz sneakers, ballet shoes, lyrical
shoes). No hard soled shoes are allowed. Performance without shoes is allowed.
2) Wipe the soles of shoes before entry onto performance floor to remove any debris that may have been picked
up en route to performance.
3) Check all props (including backdrops or scenery) for proper padding to protect the gym floor.
g. ADJUDICATION: Each performer should check the adjudicator comment sheets for specific criteria to be
adjudicated.
8. BATON ENSEMBLE
a. MEMBERS: Ensembles will consist of a minimum of four performers.
b. MUSIC: Routine must be performed with music. Music selection should be determined by the director. Music
with vocalization is permitted. Music and lyrics need to be school-appropriate.
c. TIME: 2:00-6:00 (2 minutes 6 minutes). Timing starts with the first movement of the performance and stops
with the logical conclusion of the performance.
d. ENTRANCE/EXIT: The performance should include an organized entrance and exit, even though the entrance
and exit will not be adjudicated.
e. EQUIPMENT: Performers may use two or three batons. Props/equipment other than batons may not be used.
Performers should keep one baton in hand throughout the performance (except for aerials).
f. CONTENT: Twirling or dance routine
1) Difficulty 3) Spectacular Effects 5) Transitions
2) Creativity 4) Variety 6) Utilization of Movement
7) Visual Musicality/Choreography
g. INSPECTION: will take place in a specified area 30 minutes prior to the performance time.
1) Shoes, if worn, must be for indoor use only (tennis shoes, jazz shoes, jazz sneakers, ballet shoes, lyrical
shoes). No hard soled shoes are allowed. Performance without shoes is allowed.
2) Wipe the soles of shoes before entry onto performance floor to remove any debris that may have been picked
up en route to performance.
3) Check all props (backdrops or scenery) for proper padding to protect the gym floor.
h. ADJUDICATION: Each performer should check the adjudicator comment sheets for specific criteria to be
adjudicated.
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9. INDOOR GUARD
a. MEMBERS: Ensembles will consist of a minimum of four performers and may include any of the following:
flags, rifles, sabres.
b. MUSIC: Routine must be performed with music. Music selection should be determined by the director. Music
and lyrics need to be school-appropriate.
c. TIME: 3:00-7:30 (3 minutes – 7 minutes 30 seconds). Timing starts with the first movement of the performance
and stops with the logical conclusion of the performance.
d. ENTRANCE/EXIT: The performance should include an organized entrance and exit, even though the entrance
and exit will not be adjudicated.
e. EQUIPMENT
1) FLAGS are defined as any material attached to a pike, pole, rod, or staff other than an authorized weapon
and used as a flag, with minimum size of 8" by 12". Flagpoles must be at least 24" in length.
2) RIFLES are defined as devices constructed so as to conform in outward appearance to military rifles with
optional hardware. Simulated rifles must be at least 24" in length.
3) SABRES are defined as equipment designed to be held in the hand for cutting and defense, with either a
curved or straight blade. Simulated sabres may be constructed of wood, plastic, metal, or other suitable
material and should include a hand guard. A cutting edge is not required. Simulated sabres/swords must be at
least 24" in length.
f. CONTENT
1) Utilization of movement 4) Creativity 7) Visual Musicality/Choreography
2) Formation changes 5) Variety 8) Difficulty
3) Spectacular Effects 6) Transitions
g. INSPECTION: will take place in a specified area thirty minutes prior to the performance time.
1) Shoes, if worn, must be for indoor use only (tennis shoes, jazz shoes, jazz sneakers, ballet shoes, lyrical
shoes). No hard soled shoes are allowed. Performance without shoes is allowed.
2) Wipe the soles of shoes before entry onto performance floor to remove any debris that may have been picked
up en route to performance.
3) Check all props (backdrops or scenery) for proper padding to protect the gym floor.
a) Flag poles must be cushioned with rubber tips which must be securely taped to the poles to prevent their
coming off during the performance.
b) Flag pole tips that are badly worn will not meet the equipment standards.
c) Rifle butts and tips must be padded and taped to prevent damage to the floor.
d) All metal accessories on rifles must also be padded and taped.
e) Sabre tips must be padded and taped to prevent damage to the floor.
f) Sabre hand guards and the top of the handle must also be padded and taped.
g) Padding must be placed on any part of any equipment that could cause damage if dropped or
intentionally hit on the floor.
h. ADJUDICATION: Each performer should check the adjudicator comment sheets for specific criteria to be
adjudicated.
10. DANCE ENSEMBLE
a. MEMBERS: Ensembles will consist of a minimum of four performers.
b. MUSIC: Routine must be performed with music. Music selection should be determined by the director. Music
and lyrics need to be school-appropriate.
c. TIME: 1:45 - 3:00 (1 minute, 45 seconds - 3 minutes). Timing starts with the first movement of the performance
and stops with the logical conclusion of the performance.
d. ENTRANCE/EXIT: The performance should include an organized entrance and exit, even though the entrance
and exit will not be adjudicated.
e. EQUIPMENT: Props are allowed, but no flags, rifles, sabres, or batons may be used in the dance solo routine.
f. CONTENT
1) Utilization of movement 7) Visual Musicality/Choreography
2) Formation changes 8) Difficulty
3) Spectacular Effects 9). Levels
4) Creativity 10) Turns
5) Variety 11) Jumps/leaps
6) Transitions
g. INSPECTION: will take place in a specified area thirty minutes prior to the performance time.
1) Shoes, if worn, must be for indoor use only (tennis shoes, jazz shoes, jazz sneakers, ballet shoes, lyrical
shoes). No hard soled shoes are allowed. Performance without shoes is allowed.
2) Wipe the soles of shoes before entry onto performance floor to remove any debris that may have been picked
up en route to performance.
3) Check all props (including backdrops or scenery) for proper padding to protect the gym floor.
h. ADJUDICATION: Each performer should check the adjudicator comment sheets for specific criteria to be
adjudicated.
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The activities sponsored by the FBA are conducted for the professional growth of its members and the opportunity for
improvement of band programs throughout the state. Among the events held by the Association are the following:
IV- A. THE ANNUAL FBA SUMMER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
CONFERENCE
1. The Annual FBA Summer Professional Development Conference is held in June/July and includes one of the two General
Business meetings of the Association. Concurrent with the Business meeting is the opportunity to attend clinics and
professional meetings that will inspire and stimulate thinking. Unlike the January FMEA Clinic/Conference, the Summer
Professional Development Conference does not emphasize student performances, but rather the opportunity to learn and
to discuss important issues facing the profession.
2. The FBA Executive Board will hold its summer meeting in conjunction with and preceding the Annual Summer FBA
Summer Professional Development Conference.
IV - B. FMEA CLINIC/CONFERENCE
1. The annual FMEA Clinic/Conference is held during a week in early January. It is conducted by the FMEA and the annual
meeting of that organization is held at this time. All seven component groups (the Vocal, Orchestra, Band, College,
Elementary, Collegiate NAfME, and Music Supervision Associations) hold meetings at this time, and also meet together
to discuss common problems, participate in professional clinics, and listen to concerts.
2. The other FBA semi-annual General Business Meeting is held during the Clinic/Conference.
3. Directors must be a member of FMEA/NAfME in order to attend the Clinic/Conference, or to have students participate
in the clinic groups.
4. Specific aspects of the Clinic/Conference important to FBA. members are outlined as follows:
a. The exchange of ideas with colleagues.
b. The opportunity to hear and observe guest clinicians.
c. The introduction of new music literature.
d. The opportunity to hear the Clinic All-State organizations.
IV - C. ALL-STATE AND HONOR BANDS AND ORCHESTRAS
In the early Fall, each of the Districts will hold auditions to secure personnel for the All-State and Clinic Bands and
Orchestra Winds which meet and perform at the Annual FMEA Clinic/Conference.
1. GROUPS TO BE SELECTED
a. All-State Symphonic Band (11th and 12th graders)
b. All-State Orchestra Winds (11th and 12th graders)
c. All-State Concert Band (9th and 10th graders)
d. All-State Orchestra Winds (9th and 10th graders)
e. All-State 7th & 8th Grade Band (7th and 8th graders)
f. All-State Jazz Band (9
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g. High School Honor Band (9th through 12th graders)
h. 7th & 8th Grade Honor Band (7th and 8th graders)
i. All-State Jazz Band (7th and 8th graders)
Participation in groups labeled All-State is by audition only. Participation in Honor groups is by director nomination.
2. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
In order to participate in any of the All-State and Honors Bands, directors and students must follow these rules:
a. The band director must be a member of NAfME/FMEA/FBA at the time of the audition, or at the time of the
postmark deadline for those directors that are only nominating students for an Honor Band.
b. Students must be a member of a regularly scheduled curricular band program at their respective school, and be
recommended by their school’s band director and principal. For Home School Student requirements, see page 10,
2.c.
c. The band director or their qualified designee must be in attendance at the auditions site during the time their
students are auditioning. Failure to comply with this procedure will result in students from that school being
ineligible for any All-State band groups. Exceptions may be granted by the District Chairperson in the event of a
true emergency. The District Chairperson will be responsible for reporting attendance infractions to the Executive
Director immediately upon concluding their district's All-State auditions process.
3. LATE FINES
a. A $50.00 fine (payable to FBA) will be charged to any school that submits an application or nomination past the
stated deadline. On the eighth day past the deadline, the fine increases to $100.00. A cut-off deadline will be
established by the district chairman beyond which no applications will be accepted.
b. An audition application, which has been improperly completed by the specified deadline, will be removed from
consideration by the All-State Selections member in charge of the band for which the application was submitted.
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ARTICLE IV - ACTIVITIES
4. AUDITION INFORMATION
a. Audition materials will appear on the FBA Website in May.
b. Audition Applications and Student Participant Contracts are generated through MPA Online. The
application requires a principal’s signature and all materials are due to the District Chairperson by the
specified deadline.
c. Students must pay a fee of $10.00 per audition at the time of application.
d. Audition accommodations are available for visually impaired students.
5. NOMINATION INFORMATION
(For High School Honor Band and 7th & 8th Grade Honor Band)
a. Nominations Forms and Student Participant Contracts are available in MPA Online. These forms are due to the
Honor Band Coordinator by the specified deadline.
b. The fee for submitting student nominations for the High School Honor Band and the 7th & 8th Grade Honor Band
will be $15.00 PER SCHOOL. Schools may nominate from one to five students.
c. Students may also audition for an All-State group of their choice but, if selected, will not be placed in an Honor
Band.
6. ALL-STATE HIGH SCHOOL AND MIDDLE SCHOOL ORCHESTRAS
a. In cooperation with the Florida Orchestra Association (FOA), the wind sections of these orchestras will be chosen
through the FBA auditions process for bands.
b. Only 7th and 8th graders will be selected for the 7th & 8th Grade Orchestra (if wind players are requested by the
FOA).
c. In schools without an orchestra program, students who are enrolled in a music class that play a string instrument, are
eligible to audition for All State Orchestra, providing the director joins FOA as an Associate Member.
IV - D. THE FBA COMPOSITION CONTEST
1. PURPOSE
The FBA Composition Contest is established to encourage students’ efforts in original composition and to give
recognition for outstanding achievement.
2. RULES AND REGULATIONS
a. Eligibility: In order to be eligible to participate in this contest, the applicant must be a regular member of a band
under the direction of an active member of the FBA.
b. The composition must be for any standard instrumentation consistent with the solo, ensemble, jazz band, or full
band listings used in FBA MPAs.
c. A completed application, full score (including any accompaniment), parts, and a recording (PREFERABLY LIVE,
but computer rendered is acceptable) must be in the hands of the committee by the posted due date.
d. Refer to the FBA website for deadlines and application.
3. SELECTION
a. The FBA Composition Contest Committee shall judge all entries at the meeting immediately following the
deadline.
b. The recipient will be notified in time for the presentation of the award to be made at the annual FMEA
Clinic/Conference.
4. AWARD
a. A plaque indicating the achievement will be presented before a gathering at the FMEA Clinic/Conference.
b. A cash award of up to $1000.00 may be awarded at the discretion of the Contest Committee.
c. If no suitable composition is submitted, no award need be given.
IV - E. ADJUDICATION TRAINING/APPROVAL
1. PURPOSE:
To train/approve the adjudicators in the state for all of the aspects of MPA, including marching, S&E, jazz, and concert.
ACTIVITIES:
Training workshops will be held twice a year, the day before the January and Summer Conferences.
Training workshops for re-approval will also be given. Adjudicators must be re-approved every five years.
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1. PURPOSE:
To honor those band directors who have obtained the highest level of accomplishment both as a musician and as a
teacher, and to help preserve the history of Florida bands.
2. BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
The Board members will serve for an undetermined length of time. If and when a Board member ceases to remain on
the Board, the Board will elect a new member to serve. The Board will govern any and all business that relates to the
Hall of Fame. The FBA Executive Board or any FBA member may offer suggestions to the Hall of Fame Board, however
all decisions made by the Board of Directors will be final.
3. LOCATION OF THE HALL OF FAME:
Stetson University has agreed to house the FBA Hall of Fame and cover most of the costs involved in this project. The
Board of Directors will periodically inspect the facility to decide if it is appropriate for the purpose; if not, another site
will be chosen. The Board of Directors has the option to move the Hall of Fame any time it so desires.
4. SELECTION OF MEMBERS OF THE HALL OF FAME:
It will be the duty of the Board of Directors to select band directors for the Hall of Fame. The FBA Executive Board or
any FBA member may submit names, however, the Board of Directors will make the final decisions. The nomination
form is found on the FBA website.
5. CRITERIA FOR MEMBERSHIP:
The basic criteria listed will serve as a guide to the Board of Directors, however, the Board will not be bound to the guide
in special cases.
The candidate must have:
1. Twenty-five years of teaching experience, the majority of which must have been in Florida.
2. Demonstrated consistently high performance levels.
3. Been an active member of the FBA and consistently participated in all FBA-sponsored activities.
6. HALL OF FAME ACTIVITIES:
The Board of Directors will select the new member(s) of the Hall of Fame and announce the selection by October 1 of
each year. A Hall of Fame concert and induction ceremony will take place prior to the January FMEA Clinic/Conference
at the designated Hall of Fame location. The new inductees will (if possible) be presented to the membership at the FBA
General Business Meeting.
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ARTICLE V - FBA HALL OF FAME
MEMBERS OF THE FBA HALL OF FAME
Oliver Hobbs - 1990 John DeYoung - 2004
Peter J. Gustat - 1990* Ernest Hebson - 2004
Charles W. Quarmby - 1991 Bobby Adams - 2005
Otto J. Kraushaar - 1991* James Dodd - 2006
Tom Bishop - 1992 Duane L. Hendon - 2006
John J. Heney - 1992* Paula Thornton - 2007
E. L. “Bud” Roberts - 1993 Neil E. Jenkins - 2007
E. W. “Jack” Williams - 1993* Phil Wharton - 2008
Andrew J. Crew - 1994 John Gorecki - 2008
Harry E. Grant, Jr. - 1994* Dwight “Rob” Roadman- 2009
T. Edison James - 1995 David Fultz - 2010
F. Lewis Jones - 1995 Kenneth Tolbert - 2011
Robert C. Price - 1996* Randy Folsom - 2011
R. G. “Jeff” Bradford - 1997 Jerome Edwards - 2012
Fred McCall - 1997* James M. Sammons - 2013
Fred N. Humphries - 1998 L. Dean Cassels - 2014
Joe Lusk - 1998* Randy F. Sonntag - 2014
William C. Miller - 1999 Gary Bottomley - 2015
Kernaa McFarlin - 1999* Browne’ Greaton Cole - 2016*
William Ledue - 2000 Mark Spreen - 2016
Robert O. Lampi - 2000* Tom Fitzpartick - 2017
James W.“Chief”Wilson- 2001 Terry Pattishall - 2018
Cynthia Berry - 2002 Eddie Steadman - 2019
Martha Stark - 2002* Joe Hooten - 2019
Frank R. Howes - 2003
Roy V. Wood - 2003*
*Posthumous induction
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MEMBERS OF THE FBA “ROLL OF DISTINCTION”
Richard W. Bowles - 2001 R. Gary Langford - 2014
James E. Croft - 2002 Charles “Charlie” E. Carter - 2015*
Reid Poole - 2003 Clifford K. Madsen - 2015
Bentley R. Shellahamer - 2003 Clifton Williams - 2016*
Joseph Kreines - 2004 Kenneth Williams - 2016
Bobby Adams - 2005 John Carmichael - 2017
Manley R. Whitcomb - 2006* Delbert Kieffner - 2018*
Al G. Wright - 2007 Julian White - 2018
Henry Fillmore - 2008* Gary Green - 2019
Richard M. Feasel - 2009*
Gayle L. Sperry - 2010*
Col. Harold B. Bachman - 2011*
Alfred Reed - 2012*
Nathaniel “Nat” Baggarly 2013
*Posthumous induction
As indicated in the FBA Bylaws Article IV, Section 8-G, the main function of the Ethics Committee is to
receive complaints and resolve them internally. The Committee should not deal with petty complaints, but with
infractions constituting a willful unethical act. The Committee has a dual responsibility to protect the integrity of
FBA and each of its members. The following guidelines are presented as the procedure to be followed in the
reporting and investigation of alleged misconduct of an FBA member.
1. The complaint must be presented in writing to the Chairperson of the Ethics Committee, signed by
the complainant, with copies sent to the FBA President and the Executive Director. The complaint
should include the following facts:
a. Date of the alleged rule infraction or unethical conduct.
b. Full description of the events pertaining to the complaint.
c. Names of witnesses and any material that might be helpful in conducting an investigation.
2. There should be no discussion of a complaint (such as at FBA meetings) until the Ethics Committee
has had an opportunity to conduct an investigation. In the event a complaint is presented at a District
meeting or FBA Board meeting, the presiding officer should not permit open discussion, but instruct
the complainant to forward all facts to the Chairperson of the Ethics Committee.
3. If there has been a rules violation, i.e. MPA infraction, etc., it is the duty of the presiding officer to
immediately forward all facts to the Chairperson of the Ethics Committee. This refers to “willful
infractions of a serious nature,” and not to situations covered in the Handbook, which should be
administered by the FBA officer in charge of the activity.
4. All information received by the Chairperson of the Ethics Committee will be presented to the other
members of the Committee. When a conclusion is reached, the findings of the Committee will be
presented to the FBA Board with recommendations.
5. In the event the FBA Board deems it necessary to hold a hearing on any charge of unethical behavior,
the procedure shall be:
a. The hearing will be closed to all except FBA Board members, members of the Ethics Committee,
and the concerned parties.
b. The Ethics Committee Chairman will present to the Board all evidence received, specifying
violations.
c. The accused party may appear before the Board and respond to the charges. They may present
witnesses and/or evidence to support the case.
d. The Board may question the concerned parties.
e. The concerned parties will be excused while the Board proceeds to prepare a statement of its
findings and to take action, if desired.
f. The accused party will be informed of the action taken by the Board.
g. The FBA Board will notify the appropriate authorities of its findings and actions.
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ARTICLE VI - ETHICS VIOLATIONS PROCEDURES
1. Exceptional Student Performer (ESP) identifies a student who needs special exceptions to the Handbook
rules. ESP is not an event.
2. In any event, regular rules regarding music grade level may be altered for entrants who have been identified
as physically or mentally challenged by the school system or a medical doctor.
3. ESP may be a temporary or a permanent identification. Some students may have temporary situation or
exception, which would identify them as ESP. They would return to the Handbook rules when the
exceptions cease.
4. When a director is seeking ESP status for a student, they must complete the ESP Official Application. This
must be submitted to the district chairpersonwith the school entry form. Based on the nature of the
student’s special capabilities, instructions and information on modifications allowed to the entrant will be
provided for the judges.
5. Neither the words “Exceptional Student Performer” nor the initials “ESP” are to appear on the rating sheet.
Note: Modifications and accommodations apply to the District level for middle school and high school Auxiliary
with only the high school auxiliary having the ability to go to State using the form. This does not alter the
qualifications for State S&E MPA.
MPA Online will need to be adjusted to allow this entry for senior high, high school, and junior/senior high.”
The form is found below and on the FBA website.
Florida Bandmasters Association
Solo & Ensemble Music Performance Assessment
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ARTICLE VII - “EXCEPTIONAL STUDENT PERFORMER” (ESP)
FLORIDA BANDMASTERS ASSOCIATION
EXCEPTIONAL STUDENT PERFORMER OFFICIAL APPLICATION
(Submit to District Chairperson with official entry forms)
This application form will be seen and used only by the District Chairperson and the adjudicator.
Supporting documentation (a copy of part of the IEP or a note from the ESE Facilitator) that specifically
describes the nature of the special capabilities of the student must be attached to the application.
District _________ School _________________________________ Year __________________
Check category: Senior High/High School ________ Junior High/Middle School _________
Performer’s Name ______________________________________ Grade ___________________
Event Type_____________________________ Instrument ______________________________
Music Grade Level ___________________________
Parent/Guardian: Name ________________________________
Signature_________________________________
Director: Name ___________________________________ Signature _____________________
The District Chairperson will approve the application if proper paper work is submitted on time.
One copy of this form will be returned to the director before the MPA if the application is denied.
The District Chairperson will keep one copy of this form.
One copy of this form will be placed in a manila envelope marked “Confidential: for district chairperson
and adjudicator only” and paper clipped to the adjudicator’s comment sheet.
It will not be returned to the student.
Classification: Approved _______ Not allowed _______ Date __________________
Signature of District Chairperson
____________________________________________________________________
Valid for ONE year only. Application must be re-submitted in subsequent years.
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Include a brief description of the special abilities of the student. Information pertinent to the personality
of the student is also important as well as any other details which will help the judges understand the
special needs of the student when evaluating the performance.
PERMUTATIONS OF MARCHING MPA RATINGS
NOTE: The final rating can be no higher than the highest Music (MUS) caption rating.
The Visual Performance (VP) and General Effect (GE) ratings are interchangeable in computing the final ratings.
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