Band Director Resources
Upcoming Events
Key Dates
1st Block
Now thru March 15th:
You will be assigned seeding numbers, in a random order draw after March 15th.
2nd Block
March 16th – May 31st:
You will be assigned seeding numbers, in a random order draw after May 31st.
3rd Block
Seeding numbers will be assigned and posted as they are received by postmark/paid dates (no random order).
Registration ENDS
Midnight on October 15th :
Remember: Any bands who have registered, but have not claimed their class size must declare their class size by Sept. 1st
Championships & Seeding
FMBC Seeding process is based on Registration Payment date, either by PayPal or Credit Card payment, or postmark date of check.
1st Block
Now Thru March 15th:
You will be assigned seeding numbers, in a random order draw after March 15th.
2nd Block
March 16th – May 31st:
You will be assigned seeding numbers, in a random order draw after May 31st.
3rd Block
Seeding numbers will be assigned and posted as they are received by postmark/paid dates (no random order).
Registration ENDS
Midnight on October 15th :
Remember: Any bands who have registered, but have not claimed their class size must declare their class size by Sept. 1st
For FMBC State Prelims, each class is then arranged in performance order, chronologically in reverse order of their ‘seeding” numbers, with the smallest number performing last, in each class.
Scholarship Criteria for The FMBC Scholarship Fund
The FMBC Scholarship Fund awards scholarships to college-bound high school seniors based on demonstrated academic achievement, financial need, school band or auxiliary involvement, and an express interest in pursuing music and/or performance education, through college and/or through performance entities such as Drum Corps International.
The students eligible for assistance must be graduating high school seniors who reside in Florida and are members of a band that is registered for and attends the FMBC State Semi-Finals.
Deadline for Submission, October 15th 2023
NO later than midnight. Late entries will NOT be accepted.
2022 FMBC Scholarship Application ( 2023 link coming soon)
- You must be a graduating Senior of the Class of 2024.
- You must be a member of a band that is participating in the 2023 FMBC Prelims.
- You will need to provide 2 letters of recommendation: one from your current band director, and one from another teacher at your school.
- Complete application (link above) and submit the letters of recommendation to: cathy@fmbcstate.com
Directors will be notified if your student(s) are chosen to receive an award. They will be asked to come forward during your Prelims retreat ceremony to accept their award.
2022 Scholarship Winners
Jon C Kersten Memorial Scholarship Recipients
Summer Camille Chastain, Calvary Christian High School
Gabriel Mercer Ruxzczyk, P. K. Younge Developmental School
Walter David Ulmer III, Allen D. Nease High School
Gabriella Diedrich, Joe E. Newsome High School
Kelley Taylor, Marjory Stoneman Douglas HS
John Rusnak Memorial Scholarship Recipients
Rebecca Humbert, Indian Rocks Christian School
Nicolas Broadbent, P. K. Younge Developmental School
Sophie Hyde, Wiregrass Ranch High School
Hannah Ivy, Fleming Island High School
Grace Victoria Cavarretta, Marjory Stoneman Douglas HS
Music ‘n Motion Auxiliary Scholarship Recipients
Brittney Hinden, Coral Springs Charter School
Alexandria Lamson, Cooper City High School
Chloe O’Bryan, Yulee High School
Margaret Metz, Joe E. Newsome High School