FMEA Convention 2009-10
The Annual FMEA In-Service Training Conference and Convention is held early in January on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday at the Tampa Convention Center. Some of the most important and enjoyable meetings of the year are held at this time, including the annual meeting of FMEA. All component and affiliate organizations of FMEA conduct their own meetings, but also meet together to solve common problems. Joint concerts by the All-State student performing groups are presented on the closing days.
The next FMEA Clinic-Conference / All-State dates are January 6 - 9, 2010, in Tampa. For more information, including future conference dates, see FMEA's conference page.
Hotel Information
These documents are provided by FMEA:
- Hotels Contracted for 2009-10 FMEA Clinic-Conference
- Things to know BEFORE making a conference hotel reservation (pub 2007)
The three hotels closest to the convention center are:
Registration
Directors should be aware that there are two different forms of registration:
- Audition registration: Directors who wish to enter students in the All-State chorus auditions must register entering students using both paper applications and FVA's online registration. Contact your district chairman for instructions in the fall.
- Conference registration: Directors with students that earn a place in an All-State chorus must register both themselves and their students for the FMEA conference. You can do this using the paper applciation or online through the FMEA web site.
Session Handouts
The materials and powerpoints for some FVA sponsored sessions are now available at the presenter's discretion.
- Bring on the Men- Getting Guys Excited About Singing: Handout and Powerpoint
- Every Second Counts- Making the Most of Your Choral Rehearsal: Handout and Powerpoint
- Transforming Choral Rehearsals from Good to Great: Handout
- Surviving MPA Sight Reading: A suggested step-by-step guide from the concert stage to the sight reading room: Handout
