Calendar 2008-09
This calendar is taken directly from the FVA Handbook which is revised and published every summer. Directors should confirm district dates by attending their fall meeting and staying in touch with their district chairman. You are also encouraged to become familiar with your district web site.
| June 2008 | |
| 7 | SAT Testing Day |
| 14 | ACT Testing Day |
| 15 | DEADLINE: FVA Composition Contest (See Handbook: FVA Activities, Section VII) |
| July / August 2008 | |
| Jul 31 - Aug 2 | Choral Panorama (July 31 - Aug 1) and FVA Summer Convention (Aug 1-2), Hilton Orlando/Altamonte Springs |
| August 2008 | |
| TBA | District fall meetings |
| September 2008 | |
| Deadline date means postmarked by that date. | |
| TBA | District fall meetings |
| 13 | ACT Testing Day |
| 15 | DEADLINE: FVA (All-State eligible) and FSMA membership |
| 18 | All-State musicianship test & SR auditions begin (ends Oct. 11); See your district calendar for specific dates |
| TBA | Stetson Choral Clinic |
| October 2008 | |
| 3-4 | Stetson Choral Clinic |
| 4 | SAT Testing Day |
| 17 | University of Miami Honor Choir |
| 25 | ACT Testing Day |
| November 2008 | |
| 1 | Deadline for completion of District All-State Vocal auditions SAT Testing Day |
| 6-8 | Florida ACDA Workshop, Seminole Community College, Lake Mary, FL |
| TBA | Deadline: FMEA Clinic-Conference Early-bird discount; See the FLORIDA MUSIC DIRECTOR magazine for specific date |
| December 2008 | |
| 1 | DEADLINE: FVA Scholarship Application |
| 6 | SAT Testing Day |
| 13 | ACT Testing Day |
| January 2009 | |
| Deadlines for District MPAs are announced by District Chairmen. Become familiar with your District web site | |
| 7-10 | FMEA All-State Clinic-Conference, Tampa |
| 24 | SAT Testing Day |
| February 2009 | |
| District MPA dates will be posted here later. For now, check your District web site | |
| 7 | ACT Testing Day |
| March 2009 | |
| Complete State MPA on-line registration and mail applications immediately after district to avoid late fee. | |
| 4-7 | National ACDA Convention, Oklahoma City, OK |
| 14 | SAT Testing Day |
| 30 | DEADLINE: State Chorus MPA paper application form - $50 fine |
| April 2009 | |
| 4 | ACT Testing Day |
| 6 | DEADLINE: State Chorus MPA online registration and literature - $50 fine |
| Apr 27 - May 2 | State Chorus MPA & Solo/Ensemble MPA – 3 sites – North/Central/South |
| May 2009 | |
| 2 | SAT Testing Day |
| 10 | DEADLINE: JH/MS Medals & Plaques Order - $20.00 Late Fine |
| 15-16 | FVA Spring Board Meeting, Location TBA |
| June 2009 | |
| 6 | SAT Testing Day |
| 13 | ACT Testing Day |
| July/August 2009 | |
| Jul 30 - Aug 1 | Choral Panorama (July 30 - 31) and FVA Summer Convention (July 31 - Aug 1), Hilton Orlando/Altamonte Springs |
