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THE FLORIDA BANDMASTER (Bulletin of the Florida Bandmasters Association, Inc.) 72nd Year, No. 6 Silver Springs, Florida June 6, 2008 IN MEMORIAM Charles Quarmby passed quietly on March 8 while in hospice in Sarasota. He was 86. Charlie was a graduate of Bradenton High School and the University of Tampa. He also attended Michigan State University and received his Masters Degree from Florida State University. He taught band, chorus, and orchestra at Walker Jr. High and at Manatee High School in Bradenton and held the title of director of instrumental music for the Manatee County School District. He also taught band at Manatee Junior College, Brevard Community College, and Miami Dade Community College. Mr. Quarmby spent the past 29 years as an adjunct instructor at Riverview High School in Sarasota for a total teaching career of 60 years. Mr. Quarmby was a past president of the Florida Bandmasters Association and the Florida Music Educators Association and was a member of Phi Beta Mu. He served as an adjudicator for FBA events for over 40 years. In 1991 Charles was inducted into the Florida Bandmasters Association Hall of Fame. Charlie touched the lives of his students and left an indelible mark on them. He instilled in them the pride, dedication and love of music that we all hope our students will have. He provided leadership to our professional organizations and helped countless teachers with his own gentle mentoring process. Charlie was a member of the Church of the Palms Presbyterian Church in Sarasota. He was predeceased by his wife Jean and is survived by his son Tom, two grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. William Higgins, 74, died Thursday, April 3, 2008, in Ocoee, Fla. Bill Higgins was a native of Canada and a longtime resident of Sebring. He was a retired bandmaster having been elected as one of the top 10 High School band directors in the United States. He served as band director in Key West, FL, Eau Gallie, FL, and Florida State University in Tallahassee. He was a founding member / director of the Florida Summer Music Camp at Webber College and was elected by his peers to serve as president of the Florida Bandmaster's Association. Bill Higgins touched many lives through music and his students include numerous professional musicians throughout the world. He was a member of Phi Mu Alpha, Phi Beta Mu and a composer and arranger. He was a member of the Anglican Church. May Bulletin 2008 - 1 Robert T. Scott, a legacy that still survives in his former students, some of which continued their musical careers as performers and even musical directors. Having received his training at the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music, the University of Cincinnati, and Columbia University, he instilled quality musicianship and discipline to all of his students. Mr. Scott came from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to serve as the band director at Tarpon Springs High School in 1944. In 1946, he became band director at Jefferson High School and transferred to the newly opened King High School in 1960 where he served as band director for ten years. Throughout his career, he was known as an innovator and pushed students to excel beyond their abilities. His bands consistently received Superior ratings while his students performed extremely difficult literature. He also served as president of the Florida Bandmaster Association and was an active adjudicator throughout the nation. Mr. Scott's other musical accomplishments include serving thirty years as director of the Tampa Oratorio Society, Choir Director at the Temple Terrace Presbyterian Church, and the summer orchestra at the Cincinnati Conservatory. After retiring as an assistant principal at King High in 1977, Mr. Scott also taught music theory at Hillsborough Community College until 1984. Such a portfolio of Mr. Scott's musical career would be incomplete without the mention of the strong support of his dear wife, Jane (married for 53 years) his three children, Carol, Sue, and Roger. The F B A SUMMER CONVENTION Schedule was published in the Pre-registration Flyer mailed to all members. The dates are JULY10 -12, 2008, at the ALTAMONTE HILTON HOTEL in Orlando. The information is also on the web site. Members are urged to attend and to get their pre-registration done before the JULY 1st deadline for the Conference and the JUNE 8th deadline for the Hotel. Phone number for the Hilton is 407-830-1985, fax 407-331-2911. All rooms are priced at $89.00. Directors who are just starting their careers, or have just finished their first year of teaching are invited to this summer convention as guests of the Florida Bandmasters Association. No registration fee! Please send in a registration form by July 1st. The keynote speaker and Special Guest with FBA this summer will be retired Col. Arnald Gabriel from the Air Force Band. He will have the opening session and conduct a number with the Southern Winds and All-State Community Band. What a treat to have him back in Florida. The Southern Winds Concert Band, with conductor Bobby Adams, will present a concert in the Lake Brantley High School auditorium on Thursday evening, followed by a social back at the hotel in the Royal Palm Ballroom. The social will be sponsored by the Schwartz Corporation, Tour and Travel - Fund Raiser. There will be entertainment in the lounge at the Hilton following the concert with music sponsored by Florida Music Service. Friday evening the All-State Community Band will perform again at the hotel. The conductor who will be presenting our “Masterworks in Rehearsal” session this summer is Dr. John Carmichael from the University of South Florida. You don’t want to miss him. We are happy to have John back in Florida. Addressed at the business meeting will be important issues which require your consideration and vote, so plan to be there on Friday afternoon for the meeting. There will be many “hands on clinics” with something for everyone. The golf this year will be Saturday morning. This will be a wonderful convention. Plan now to attend. Information and the registration form are available on the web site. “Masterworks in Rehearsal” information: *Everyone in attendance should bring his/her instrument.* - *All registrants will sit in the band and participate in the rehearsal process—there will be no observers or audience.* - *If you can’t bring an instrument, one will be provided for you.* - *The conductor will rehearse three or four masterworks which he has chosen.* - *You will participate in the music making process with this master teacher-conductor.* - *You will gain insights into how this talented musician perceives, interprets, and conveys the musical content of the pieces he has selected.* - *You will learn new rehearsal techniques, communication methods, conducting techniques, and expressive vocabulary.* May Bulletin 2008 - 2 Bring your instrument; bring your family; bring your enthusiasm for sharing quality music. You will NOT be disappointed. Directors have stated that this is the most enjoyable and educational FBA event of the year. COME, FIND OUT FOR YOURSELF!! FBA SUMMER CONFERENCE CELEBRITY GOLF TOURNAMENT Saturday, July 12, 2008 Green Fees $30.00, $33.00 for Golf & Lunch; Rolling Hills Golf Club 8:15AM Shotgun, be there at 7:30AM Golf money will be collected at the golf course. Bring cash! 2008--2009 FBA/FMEA/MENC MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL If you have been a member of FMEA/MENC, your 2008-2009 FBA/FMEA/MENC membership renewal form may be copied from the FMEA website. USE THIS FORM to remit your dues payment, or go to the website and register online. INCLUDE YOUR CURRENT (SUMMER) E- MAIL ADDRESS. Other FBA (non-FMEA) membership categories will receive renewal forms from the FBA office sometime in June or July. DEADLINE FOR FBA MEMBERSHIP IS SEPTEMBER 1, 2008 ATTENTION: FLORIDA BANDMASTERS ASSOCIATION LIFE MEMBERS Please respond to Membership Enrollment Forms sent to you! Check the Life Member category on the FMEA Forms, or on the FBA Form sent to your home address. There is no charge for FBA Life Membership, however, if you are still joining FMEA/MENC, you must pay those dues, but we must hear from you to confirm your desire to remain on our mailing list, and to confirm current addresses. If we do not hear from you, your name will be taken off the FBA roles. Life membership in FBA is awarded after 25 consecutive years of membership. CHECK THIS BULLETIN FOR THE FOLLOWING: ∗ List of Sustaining Members ∗ Job Openings ∗ Committee Reports ∗ Motions Brought to the Board ∗ 2008 - 2009 MPA Dates May Bulletin 2008 - 3 SEPTEMBER 15, 2008 FLORIDA SCHOOL MUSIC ASSOCIATION (FSMA) MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL DEADLINE (AFTER WHICH NO MEMBERSHIP WILL BE GRANTED, PRECLUDING ANY MUSIC GROUP FROM YOUR SCHOOL FROM PARTICIPATING IN FBA/FVA/FOA ACTIVITIES) SEPTEMBER 15, 2008 FSMA Member enrollment forms have been mailed to your Principal. ALL BAND, CHORUS AND ORCHESTRA DIRECTORS SHOULD CONFER WITH THEIR PRINCIPALS TO ARRANGE FOR DUES PAYMENT SO THAT THEIR MUSIC GROUPS CAN PARTICIPATE IN FSMA (FBA, FVA, FOA) SPONSORED EVENTS. Following is a schedule of dues amounts: Private Schools $130.00 with less than 200 enrollment entering S&E only. Middle and Junior High Schools - $230.00 annually regardless of enrollment. Junior (Middle) Senior High Schools - Based on enrollment in grades 9-12. 1 - 1,000 students in grades 9-12 - $280.00 annually. 1,001 and higher - $430.00 annually. Senior High Schools - 1 - 1,000 students in grades 9-12 - $280.00 annually. 1,001 and higher - $430.00 annually. REMINDER: School Districts may pay a lump sum to enroll ALL schools in their district with a 15% reduction in the total dues amount.