We are FMBC - the FLORIDA MARCHING BAND COALITION

OUR PHILOSOPHY

PURPOSE

To provide the means for a consistent and educationally based evaluation system that rewards growth through standards of achievement. To provide the uniform application of number criteria throughout the state by way of a standardized set of evaluation sheets. To provide training to adjudicators utilizing these sheets and system.

PARTICIPANTS

To bring together directors, educators, performers, adjudicators, staff members and supporters toward a common understanding and respect for efforts and qualities in all phases of the pageantry arts.

STANDARDS

To listen, view, and appreciate all styles of musical and movement presentations in a consistent and fair manner and then reward them according to their excellence in technical and expressive achievement with consideration for musical repertoire and visual composition.

GOALS

To promote the entertaining and educational activity of high school marching band with all its participants and pageantry.

To inspire all those within the activity to recognize, appreciate and grow from our experience in this exciting musical art form.

To encourage participation by all Florida High School Bands in the Florida Bandmasters Association Festivals and Events.